BreezeACCESS
®
VL
System Manual
SW Version 5.1
March 2009
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Topic Description Version/Date Issued
FIPS 197
Sections: 4.2.5.7.3, 4.2.6.7
4.9 GHz B&B models
Section: 1.4, 1.7.1,
1.7.5.1.1, 1.7.5.4.1
AUS functionality change
Section: 1.2, 4.2.6.2.12
IDU-ODU Cable
Section 2.1.2
Frequency configuration
Section 4.2.6.2.3.1,
4.2.6.2.5
Transmit Power, Maximum
Transmit Power
Section 4.2.6.2.8
Optional support (under license) of FIPS 197
compliant encryption
AU/SU with 25dBi antennas for point-to-point
links in the 4.9 GHz band
AUS can support up to 8 SU-3/SU-6 units
(increased from 5)
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Update of maximum length of IDU-ODU cable SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Improved mechanism for automatic detection of
frequency/bandwidth.
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Removed parameters: Sub Band select (SU),
Frequency Subset Definition (SU).
New parameters: User Defined Frequency
Subsets.
Simplified configuration mechanism: A single
parameter instead of per-modulation level
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
parameters.
5.3 FCC limitations
Section 4.2.6.2.4.1
Per SU Distance Learning
Section 4.2.5.7.2, 4.2.6.2.10
ATPC Delta from Minimum
SNR Level
Section 4.2.6.2.8.3.3
Tx Control
Section 4.2.6.2.8.5
Lost Beacons Transmission
Watchdog Threshold
Section 4.2.6.2.15
Update Tx Power limitations for compliance with
FCC regulations
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
New feature SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Default values updated SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Added option: Ethernet Status Control SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
New feature SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
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Service Provider Link
(VLAN QinQ)
Section 4.2.6.4.1
MAC Address List
Section 4.2.6.4.7
Concatenation
Section 4.2.6.5.9
MIR
Table 4-14,
IP Precedence Threshold
Section 4.2.6.6.3.2.2
DSCP Threshold
New feature
Service Provider Link option added to VLAN
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Link Type.
New parameters: Service Provider VLAN ID,
VLAN QinQ Protocol Ethertpe.
Improved functionality.
New parameter: MAC Address List Action
Improved mechanism.
New parameter: Maximum Concatenated Frame
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Size.
Removed: Maximum Number of Frames
Changes in values of Downlink MIR for SU-3,
SU-6
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Default value updated SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Default value updated SW Version 4.0,
Section 4.2.6.6.3.2.3
Low Priority Traffic Minimum
Percent
Section 4.2.6.6.3.4
DRAP support
Section 4.2.6.6.4
Gateways Table
Section 4.2.5.4.1
Wireless Link Prioritization
Section 4.2.6.6.3.5
FTP Client IP Address
Sections 4.2.3.11, 4.2.3.12
FTP Server IP Address
Sections 4.2.3.11, 4.2.3.12,
4.2.3.9.4
July 2006
New feature SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
New feature SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
New – display of existing gateways when DRAP
is enabled.
New feature
Changed functionality
(read only, set to unit’s IP Address)
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Changed default to 10.0.0.253 SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Number of HW Retries
Section 4.2.6.5.6
Maximum value was changed from 15 to 14 SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
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Ethernet packet length
Updated maximum length SW Version 4.0,
Section 4.2.5.1.1
Basic Parameters Table
Table 3-1
Parameters that are not
reset to default value after
Updated according to applicable changes
(new/removed parameters)
Updated according to applicable changes
(new/removed parameters)
Set Complete
Factory/Operator Defaults
Table 4-2
Parameters that are not
reset to default value after
Updated according to applicable changes
(new/removed parameters)
Set Partial Factory/Operator
Defaults
Table 4-3
Basic Configuration Menu
Section 4.2.4
Updated according to applicable changes
(new/removed parameters)
MIB (Appendix E) Updated according to applicable changes
(new/removed parameters)
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Parameters Summary
(Appendix F)
Using the Feature License
Web Application
New Subscriber Unit:
SU-A-ODU
Updated according to applicable changes
(new/removed parameters)
Removed (previously Appendix G) – Available
as a separate document.
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
SW Version 4.0,
July 2006
Added New SU-A-ODU and accessories SW Version 4.0
Rev. B
August 2006
New Subscriber Unit: SU-I Added new unit – SU-I, and accessories SW Version 4.0
Rev. C
August 2006
SU-A-H removed
Sections 1.3.1, 1.7.1,
1.7.5.1.1, 2.1.1.1
IDU PS1036 removed from
Manual.
SU-A-H (SU with horizonally polarized
integrated antenna) was removed from products
SW Version 4.0.27
October 2006
list)
Replaced by PS1073 SW Version 4.0.27
October 2006
Sections 1.7.5.1, 1.7.5.4,
2.4, 3.5.2
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Q in Q (Service Provider
Link) improvements.
Sections 4.2.6.4.1.2,
4.2.6.4.1.3.4, 4.2.6.4.1.8,
MIB (Appendix E),
Parameters Summary
(Appendix F)
DRAP UDP Port
Section 4.2.6.6.4.2,
Parameters Summary
(Appendix F)
MIR/CIR parameters of SU-I
Table 4-14, Table 4-15,
MIB (Appendix E),
Parameters Summary
(Appendix F)
AUS supports also SU-I
Section 1.2
Improved handling of management frames.
Support of Ethertypes 9100, 9200 (hex).
SW Version 4.0.27
October 2006
Default changed to 8171 SW Version 4.0.27
October 2006
Updated SW Version 4.0.27
February 2007
Updated functionality SW Version 4.0.27
February 2007
Password Recovery
Section 4.1.1
AP Client IP Address
Sections 4.2.6.3.8,
Table 4-3, MIB (Appendix
E), Parameters Summary
(Appendix F)
Noise Immunity Control
Sections 4.2.6.2.17,
Table 4-3, Parameters
Summary (Appendix F)
Show Unit Status
Section 4.2.2.1
Wireless Rx Events
Section 4.2.5.1.2
Broadcast Relaying
Section 4.2.6.4.5,
Parameters Summary
(Appendix E)
New feature – a procedure for password
recovery if password was lost/forgotten.
SW Version 4.0.27
February 2007
New feature SW Version 4.0.27
February 2007
New feature SW Version 4.0.27
February 2007
Added Country Code, Serial Number and ATE
Test Status
SW Version 4.5
June 2007
Added Other counter SW Version 4.5
June 2007
New functionality. Name changed from
Broadcast Relaying to Broadcast/Multicast
SW Version 4.5
June 2007
Relaying.
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MIR Threshold Percent
Sections 4.2.6.6.2,
4.2.6.6.2.9, Parameters
Summary (Appendix E)
Station Allowed Option
Section 4.2.6.4.7,
4.2.6.4.7.4, Parameters
Summary (Appendix E)
Antenna Compliance
Statement (in Legal Rights)
Transmit Power Compliance
With Regulations
Section 3.1.2
MIB Appendix (previously
Appendix E)
Minimum and Maximum
Contention Window
parameters Run-Time
Update definition,
Parameters Summary
(Appendix E)
New MIR/CIR parameter SW Version 4.5
June 2007
New feature SW Version 4.5
June 2007
New SW Version 4.5
June 2007
New SW Version 4.5
June 2007
Removed (all information is available in the MIB
text file
Parameters are not Run-Time Updated (reset
required)
SW Version 4.5
June 2007
SW Version 4.5
June 2007
Maximum uplink data rate of
SU-I has been changed
Table 4-14, Table 4-15,
Parameters Summary
(Appendix E)
SU “aging” mechanism
(removal from Association
Database)
Sections 4.2.2.1, 4.2.5.4.1,
4.2.6.2.12
Pulse Detection Sensitivity
Section 4.2.6.2.17.5,
Parameters Summary
(Appendix E)
Range of supported
modulation levels
Sections 4.2.6.5.3, 4.2.6.5.4
Maximum values of Uplink CIR and MIR, and
default value of Uplink MIR, has been changed
SW Version 4.5
July 2007
from 2048 Kbps to 4096 Kbps
Updated SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Default has been changed to Low SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Updated description SW Version 4.5
July 2007
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Default value of DFS
Minimum Pulses to Detect
Section 4.2.6.2.4.3.6,
Parameters Summary
(Appendix E)
FCC Radiation Hazard
Warning (in Legal Rights)
Usable frequencies
limitations
Section 4.2.6.2.4.2
Re-apply Country Code
Values
Section 4.2.6.8.2, Appendix
A
Basic Parameters
Section 4.2.4
DFS
Section 4.2.6.2.4.3.1
4 for FCC, 8 for other (ETSI) SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Updated SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Updated SW Version 4.5
July 2007
New feature SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Added AP Client IP Address SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Name changed from DFS Option to DFS
Required by Regulations (No/Yes)
SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Sub-Band Select in SU
Sections 4.2.6.2.5.1,
4.2.6.2.14
MIR/CIR Parameters
Section 4.2.6.6.2
Frequency Ranges
Table 1-1, Table 1-7
Antenna specifications
Table 1-7
Limitations on usable
frequencies in FCC 5.3 GHz
band
Sections 3.1.2, 4.2.6.2.4.2
Correct Run-Time update of
Unit Control Parameters
Appendix E - Parameters
Summary, Section E.1.1
Added/updated descriptions SW Version 4.5
July 2007
Improved description SW Version 4.5
August 2007
The 5.8 GHz band is up to 5.875 GHz (actual
usable frequencies dependon Country Code)
Updated compliance to ETSI standard (EN 302
326-3 V1.2.1 (2007-01)
SW Version 4.5
August 2007
SW Version 4.5
August 2007
Updated SW Version 4.5
August 2007
FTP Server IP Address, FTP Gateway IP
Address, FTP User Name, FTP Password are
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
updated in run-time (reset not required)
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Correct Run-Time update of
Air Interface Parameters
Appendix E - Parameters
Summary, Section E.1.3
Correct Run-Time update of
Service Parameters
Appendix E - Parameters
Summary, Section E.1.7
Send Traps
Section 4.2.6.3.7
Preferred AU MAC Address, Arbitration InterFrame Spacing, Wireless Trap Threshold are
not updated in run-time (reset is required).
Sub-Band Select, Frequency, DFS Required by
Regulations, Frequency Subset Definition,
Channel Check Time, Channel Avoidance
Period, SU Waiting Option, Minimum Pulses to
Detect, Channel Reuse Option, Radar Activity
Assessment Period, Maximum Number of
Detections in Assessment Period, are updated
in run-time (reset is not required).
Spectrum Analysis parameters are applicable in
run-time (configured per test)
MIR: Downlink, MIR: Uplink, CIR: Downlink,
CIR: Uplink, Maximum Burst Duration, MIR
Threshold Percent, are updated in run-time
(reset is not required).
Traps are generated and sent only by AU
(including traps on behalf of associated SUs)
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Unit Control Menu
Section 4.2.3
Wi2 IP Address
Section 4.2.6.3.8
Basic Configuration Menu
Section 4.2.4
Country Code Parameters
Sections 4.2.6.8, 3.1.2,
Table 3-1
SU-3 and SU-6 units
Section 1.3.1
AUS
Sections 1.2.1, 1.2.2
SU “aging” mechanism
(removal from Association
Database)
Sections 4.2.2.1, 4.2.5.4.1,
4.2.6.2.12
Re-apply Country Codes Values option has
been removed (available in Basic and Advanced
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Configuration, Country Code Parameters.
Updated name (was previously AP Client IP
Address)
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Added Country Code Parameters SW Version 5.0
November 2007
New SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Starting on SW Version 5.0, all units will support
a full LAN
An optional license enables support of SU-54
units
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Updated SW Version 5.0
November 2007
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Maximum Number of
Associations with Data
Encryption enabled
Sections 4.2.6.2.12,
4.2.6.7.2
MIR and CIR Parameters
Section 4.2.6.6.2
RTS Threshold
Section 4.2.6.5.1
MAC Address Database in
AU
Section 4.2.5.4.1
MAC Address Database in
SU
Section 4.2.5.4.2
Menu header
Section 4.1.1
Maximum Number of Associations must be set
to 124 or lower to enable Data Encryption
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Updated description of Burst Duration algorithm SW Version 5.0
November 2007
For HW Rev C and higher, the maximum is
4092 bytes. This is also the default for RTS
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Threshold in AU.
Updated the information displayed in the various
options
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Updated the displayed information SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Updated details of Menu header SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Country Code Learning by
SU
Section 4.2.6.2.4.5
Show Unit Status
Section 4.2.2.1
Management Solutions
Section 1.6.1
Set Complete/Partial
Defaults
Table 4-2, Table 4-3
Feature License
Section 4.2.3.10
AIFS
Section 4.2.6.2.11
Data Encryption Option
Section 4.2.6.7.2
The SU will learn a new Country Code only if it
is running from the Main version.
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
The default has been changed to Disable.
New read-only indications:
SU-54 Support (AUS)
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Wireless Link Prioritization Support (AU)
BreezeCONFIG has been replaced by
AlvariCRAFT
Selected Country Code does not change after
Set Complete/Partial Defaults
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Added note on potential copy/paste problems SW Version 5.0
November 2007
Range has been increased from 1-2 to 1-50
time slots.
AU with Data Encryption Option enabled can
accept non-encrypted data frames (previously it
SW Version 5.0
November 2007
SW Version 5.0
December 2007
was stated that this is applicable only for SU)
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Low Priority AIFS
Section 4.2.6.6.3.5.2
MIR Defaults
Table 4-14
Regulation Max EIRP
Table 3-2
Scanning Mode
Section 4.2.6.2.7
Pulse Detection Sensitivity
Section 4.2.6.2.17.5
Noise Immunity Control
Section 4.2.6.2.17
Antenna Gain
Section 4.2.6.2.9
900 MHz Band
Sections 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.3.1,
2.1.1.1, 2.1.1.4, 2.3.2,
2.3.5.3, 3.2,
Table 1-1, Table 1-7, Table
1-11, Table 1-12, Table
1-16, Table 1-19, Table 3-2
The range has been changed from 3-254 to 3-
50.
Default value for SU-54 have been updated
(53,888)
Updated (New Country Codes, updated values
for UK 5.8 GHz)
Updated description (set to passive if DFS
supported by Country Code)
SW Version 5.0
December 2007
SW Version 5.0
December 2007
SW Version 5.0
December 2007
SW Version 5.0
December 2007
Updated description. SW Version 5.0
December 2007
Updated: Available only in units with HW
Revision C and higher, except to Pulse
SW Version 5.0
December 2007
Detection Sensitivity that is available also in
units with HW Revision B.
Range updated. SW Version 5.0
December 2007
New Radio Band and relevant products SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Protecting ODU
Connections
New SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Section 2.3.3
MAC Address Database in
AU, Section 4.2.5.4.1
Continuous Noise Floor
Display, Sections 4.2.5.3.2
In Display Association Info, RSSI info has been
added (per SU)
SW Version 5.1
April 2008
New feature SW Version 5.1
April 2008
(SU), 4.2.5.5 (AU)
Continuous Average
SNR/RSSI Display in SU,
Average RSSI has been added to the display.
Added formula used for calculations.
SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Section 4.2.5.3.1
Spectrum Analysis
Information Display,
Added new parameters (OFDM SNR, OFDM
Max SNR, Noise Floor Avg, Noise Floor Max)
SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Section 4.2.6.2.14.6
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Show Spectrum Analysis
Parameters & Data,
Section 4.2.6.2.14.8
Show Best AU Parameters
and Data,
Section 4.2.6.2.6.4
ATPC Delta from Minimum
SNR Level,
Section 4.2.6.2.8.3.3
MIR/CIR ranges and
defaults, Table 4-14, Table
4-15
SU-54 Support, SU-8
Support,
Section 4.2.2.1
RTS Threshold
Section 4.2.6.5.1
Updated manual SW Version 5.1
April 2008
RSSI of the received signal has been added SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Added default value for 0.9 GHz band SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Added values for SU-8 SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Updated description of SU-54 Support by AUS.
AUS can support also SU-8 (new product).
SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Default value for AU in the 900 MHz band is 60 SW Version 5.1
April 2008
New SU-A-ODU
Figure 2-3
AU types
Sections 1.2, 1.7.1, 1.7.5.3,
1.7.5.4, 2.1.1.2.2, 2.1.1.3
Noise Floor Calculation
Section 4.2.6.2.18, Table
4-3
Appendix E - Parameters
Summary
AU-ODU types
Table 1-2, Table 2-2, Table
2-3
SU-ODU types
Table 1-4, Table 2-1
AU-E-ODU mechanical
specifications
Table 1-16, Table 1-19
Updated SW Version 5.1
April 2008
AU-D models (supplied with a detached
antenna) are no longer available. Only AU-E
SW Version 5.1
April 2008
models are available (antennas are sold
separately)
New feature SW Version 5.1
April 2008
Updated to reflect relevant changes SW Version 5.1
April 2008
New tables reflecting the new 0.9 MHz AU
ODU.
SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated (more details) SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated to reflect new 0.9 GHz AU-ODU SW Version 5.1
June 2008
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Packing Lists
Sections 2.1.1.2.2, 2.1.1.3,
2.1.1.4
ODU Installation
Section 2.3
Maximum Output Power
Table 1-7
RESET Button Functionality
Section 2.4.1
Association Database in AU
Sections 4.2.2.1, 4.2.5.4.1,
4.2.6.2.12
SU Unit Status
Section 4.2.2.1
MAC Address List
Section 4.2.6.4.7
File Loading
Appendix B
Updated to reflect new 0.9 GHz AU-ODU SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated to reflect new 0.9 GHz AU-ODU SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated (27 dBm for 0.9 GHz units) SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated: Association SNAP from another AU is
not used for removal of SU from the database.
SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated (added AUTHENTICATING status) SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Corrected (supplier's OUI is 00-10-E7) SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Updated: A known parameter with a value that
is invalid or out of range will be ignored
SW Version 5.1
June 2008
Ethernet Port Connection
Problems
Section F.1
Updated SW Version 5.1
June 2008
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ANY THIRD PARTIES. ALVARION NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY
OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
Limitation of Liability
(a) ALVARION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY THIRD
PARTY, FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF
BUSINESS OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER ARISING UNDER
BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER BASED ON THIS AGREEMENT OR
OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
(b) TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES HEREUNDER OF ALVARION OR ITS
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE
PRODUCT BY PURCHASER, NOR SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR
DAMAGES TO ALL PARTIES REGARDING ANY PRODUCT EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THAT PRODUCT BY THAT PARTY (EXCEPT IN THE
CASE OF A BREACH OF A PARTY’S CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS).
Electronic Emission Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC 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 part 15 of the FCC rules and 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
The Base Station equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules and to EN 301
489-1 rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in commercial, business
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and industrial environments. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
the user’s own expense.
FCC Radiation Hazard Warning
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirement, the antenna used for this
transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a
separation distance of at least 2 meter from al persons for antennas with a gain
up to 28 dBi.
Antenna Compliance Statement
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Table 1-3,
and having a maximum gain of 28dbi. Antennas not included in this list or
having a gain greater than 28dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP)
is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with the appropriate essential requirements of Article 3
of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Safety Considerations
For the following safety considerations, “Instrument” means the BreezeACCESS
VL units’ components and their cables.
Caution
To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so.
Line Voltage
Before connecting this instrument to the power line, make sure that the voltage of
the power source matches the requirements of the instrument.
Radio
The instrument transmits radio energy during normal operation. To avoid
possible harmful exposure to this energy, do not stand or work for extended
periods of time in front of its antenna. The long-term characteristics or the
possible physiological effects of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic fields have not
been yet fully investigated.
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Outdoor Unit and Antenna 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. Even
where grounding is not mandatory according to applicable regulation and
national codes, it is highly recommended to ensure that the outdoor unit and the
antenna mast (when using external antenna) are grounded and suitable lightning
protection devices are used so as to provide protection against voltage surges and
static charges. In any event, Alvarion is not liable for any injury, damage or
regulation violations associated with or caused by installation, grounding or
lightning protection.
Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste
Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste
Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with
unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this product.
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Important Notice
Important Notice
This user manual is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
This manual contains proprietary information belonging to Alvarion Ltd. Such
information is supplied solely for the purpose of assisting properly authorized
users of the respective Alvarion products.
No part of its contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any
person or firm or reproduced by any means, electronic and mechanical,
without the express prior written permission of Alvarion Ltd.
The text and graphics are for the purpose of illustration and reference only.
The specifications on which they are based are subject to change without
notice.
The software described in this document is furnished under a license. The
software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that
license.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Corporate and individual names and data used in examples herein are
fictitious unless otherwise noted.
Alvarion Ltd. reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and
descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of this
publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or warranty unless
specifically incorporated by reference into such contract or warranty.
The information contained herein is merely descriptive in nature, and does
not constitute an offer for the sale of the product described herein.
Any changes or modifications of equipment, including opening of the
equipment not expressly approved by Alvarion Ltd. will void equipment
warranty and any repair thereafter shall be charged for. It could also void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Some of the equipment provided by Alvarion and specified in this manual, is
manufactured and warranted by third parties. All such equipment must be
installed and handled in full compliance with the instructions provided by such
manufacturers as attached to this manual or provided thereafter by Alvarion or
the manufacturers. Non compliance with such instructions may result in serious
damage and/or bodily harm and/or void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment and/or revoke the warranty provided by such manufacturer.
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About This Manual
This manual describes the BreezeACCESS VL Broadband Wireless Access System
Release 5.1 and how to install, operate and manage the system components.
This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting up and
operating the BreezeACCESS VL system, and for system administrators
responsible for managing the system.
This manual contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1 – System description: Describes the BreezeAccess VL system and
its components.
Chapter 2 – Installation: Describes how to install the system components.
Chapter 3 – Commissioning: Describes how to configure basic parameters,
align the Subscriber Unit antenna and validate unit operation.
Chapter 4 – Operation and Administration: Describes how to use the
BreezeACCESS VL Monitor application for configuring parameters, checking
system status and monitoring performance.
Appendix A – Software Version Loading Using TFTP: Describes how to load a
new software version using TFTP.
Appendix B – File Download and Upload Using TFTP: Describes how to
download and upload configuration files using TFTP. This procedure is also
applicable for uploading country code and feature license files.
Appendix C – Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility: Describes how to use the
Set Factory Defaults utility to enable management access to units where
wrong or unknown configuration disables regular access to the unit for
management purposes.
Appendix D – Preparing the indoor to outdoor SU cable: Provides details on
preparation of the indoor to outdoor Ethernet cable.
Appendix E – Parameters Summary: Provides an at a glance summary of the
configuration parameters, value ranges and default values.
About This Manual
Appendix F – Troubleshooting.
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Contents
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Important Notice ................................................................................... xix
Chapter 1 - System Description ............................................................... 1
1.1 Introducing BreezeACCESS VL ................................................................................... 2
1.2 Base Station Equipment............................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Modular Base Station Equipment ........................................................................ 4
1.2.2 Standalone “Micro-cell” Access Unit .................................................................... 6
1.3 Subscriber Unit ............................................................................................................. 8
1.3.1 SU-A/E Subscriber Units ..................................................................................... 8
1.3.2 SU-I Subscriber Units ........................................................................................ 11
1.3.3 The SU-E-BS ..................................................................................................... 11
1.4 BreezeACCESS B&B (4.9 GHz only) ........................................................................ 12
1.5 Networking Equipment ............................................................................................... 13
1.6 Management Systems ................................................................................................ 14
1.6.1 AlvariCRAFT™ .................................................................................................. 14
1.6.2 AlvariSTAR™ ..................................................................................................... 14
1.7 Specifications ............................................................................................................. 17
1.7.1 Radio ................................................................................................................. 17
1.7.2 Data Communication ......................................................................................... 20
1.7.3 Configuration and Management ........................................................................ 21
1.7.4 Standards Compliance, General ........................................................................ 22
Contents
1.7.5 Physical and Electrical ....................................................................................... 23
1.7.6 Environmental .................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 2 - Installation .......................................................................... 33
2.1 Installation Requirements .......................................................................................... 34
2.1.1 Packing List ........................................................................................................ 34
2.1.2 Indoor-to-Outdoor Cables .................................................................................. 38
2.2 Equipment Positioning Guidelines ............................................................................ 39
2.3 Installing the Outdoor Unit ......................................................................................... 41
2.3.1 Pole Mounting the Outdoor Unit ......................................................................... 41
2.3.2 Pole Mounting the New SU-A/E-ODU ................................................................ 43
2.3.3 Protecting ODU Connections ............................................................................. 47
2.3.4 Connecting the Grounding and Antenna Cables ............................................... 47
2.3.5 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable ........................................................... 49
2.4 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit ................................................................... 52
2.4.1 RESET Button Functionality .............................................................................. 53
2.5 Installing the SU-I ........................................................................................................ 54
2.5.1 Installation Requirements .................................................................................. 54
2.5.2 SU-I Connectors and LEDs ................................................................................ 55
2.5.3 Installation Guidelines ........................................................................................ 56
2.5.4 Installing the SU-I ............................................................................................... 56
2.5.5 Installing the Detached Antenna ........................................................................ 57
2.6 Installing the Modular Base Station Equipment ....................................................... 63
2.6.1 BS-SH Slot Assignment ..................................................................................... 63
2.6.2 BS-PS-AC Power Supply Module ...................................................................... 64
2.6.3 BS-PS-DC Power Supply Module ...................................................................... 65
2.6.4 BS-AU Network Interface Module ...................................................................... 66
2.6.5 Installing the BS-SH Chassis and Modules........................................................ 67
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Chapter 3 - Commissioning .................................................................... 69
3.1 Configuring Basic Parameters .................................................................................. 70
3.1.1 Initial Configuration ............................................................................................ 70
3.1.2 Country Code Selection ..................................................................................... 72
3.1.3 Transmit Power Compliance With Regulations ................................................. 73
3.2 Using the Optional Y-cable (New SU-A/E-ODU) ....................................................... 75
3.3 Aligning the Subscriber Unit Antenna ...................................................................... 76
3.4 Configuring the Subscriber Unit’s Maximum Modulation Level ............................ 78
3.5 Operation Verification ................................................................................................ 80
3.5.1 Outdoor Unit Verification .................................................................................... 80
3.5.2 Indoor Unit Verification ...................................................................................... 83
3.5.3 SU-I Unit Verification ......................................................................................... 84
3.5.4 Verifying the Ethernet Connection (Modular Base station) ................................ 86
3.5.5 Verifying the Indoor-to-Outdoor Connection (Modular Base Station) ................ 86
3.5.6 Verifying Data Connectivity ................................................................................ 86
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration ............................................. 87
4.1 Working with the Monitor Program ........................................................................... 88
4.1.1 Accessing the Monitor Program Using Telnet ................................................... 88
4.1.2 Common Operations .......................................................................................... 89
4.2 Menus and Parameters .............................................................................................. 91
4.2.1 Main Menu ......................................................................................................... 91
4.2.2 Info Screens Menu ............................................................................................. 91
4.2.3 Unit Control Menu .............................................................................................. 96
4.2.4 Basic Configuration Menu ................................................................................ 111
4.2.5 Site Survey Menu ............................................................................................ 113
4.2.6 Advanced Configuration Menu ........................................................................ 128
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Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using TFTP .......................... 211
Appendix B - File Download and Upload Using TFTP .......................... 215
Appendix C - Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility ........................... 219
Appendix D - Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor SU Cable .................... 221
Appendix E - Parameters Summary ..................................................... 225
E.1 Parameters Summary ............................................................................................... 226
E.1.1 Unit Control Parameters .................................................................................. 226
E.1.2 IP Parameters .................................................................................................. 227
E.1.3 Air Interface Parameters .................................................................................. 227
E.1.4 Network Management Parameters .................................................................. 230
E.1.5 Bridge Parameters ........................................................................................... 230
E.1.6 Performance Parameters ................................................................................. 232
E.1.7 Service Parameters ......................................................................................... 233
E.1.8 Security Parameters ........................................................................................ 234
Appendix F - Troubleshooting .............................................................. 237
F.1 Ethernet Port Connection Problems ....................................................................... 238
F.2 SU Association Problems ........................................................................................ 239
F.3 Low Throughput Problems ...................................................................................... 240
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Figures
Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves ......................................................................................................... 42
Figure 2-2: 3" Pole Installation Using Special Clamps................................................................................ 42
Figure 2-3: Back View of the new SU-A-ODU ............................................................................................ 43
Figure 2-4: New SU-A-ODU Pole Installation Using the Special Clamp, Vertical Polarization .................. 44
Figure 2-5: New SU-A-ODU Pole Installation Using the Special Clamp, Horizontal Polarization .............. 45
Figure 2-6: New SU-A-ODU Pole Installation Using the Tilt Accessory, Vertical Polarization ................... 46
Figure 2-7: Bottom Panel of the ODU (all ODUs except to new SU-A/E-ODU, shown without the sealing
assembly) .................................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 2-8: Bottom Panel of the New SU-A-ODU (without IDU COM Sealing Cap) ................................... 48
Figure 2-9: Bottom Panel of the New SU-E-ODU-0.9 GHz (without the IDU COM Sealing Cap) .............. 48
Figure 2-10: The Waterproof Seal .............................................................................................................. 49
Figure 2-11: Inserting the IDU COM Cable into the Sealing Cap ............................................................... 50
Figure 2-12: Connecting the IDU COM connector and inserting the Sealing Cap ..................................... 50
Figure 2-13: IDU PS 1073 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 52
Figure 2-14: SU-I Panel .............................................................................................................................. 55
Figure 2-15: Wall Mounting the Antenna .................................................................................................... 59
Figure 2-16: Wall Mount with Rotation Capability ....................................................................................... 60
Figure 2-17: Window Mounting the Antenna .............................................................................................. 61
Figure 2-18: Window Mounting with Rotation Capability ............................................................................ 62
Figure 2-19: BS-SH Chassis Slot Assignment ............................................................................................ 63
Figure 2-20: BS-PS-AC Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 64
Figure 2-21: BS-PS-DC Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 65
Figure 2-22: BS-AU Front Panel ................................................................................................................. 66
Figure 3-1: Connecting the Y-cable ............................................................................................................ 75
Figures
Figure 4-1: Main Menu (Administrator Level) .............................................................................................. 89
Figure 4-2: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments ..................................................................................... 222
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Tables
Table 1-1: Frequency Bands ......................................................................................................................... 3
Table 1-2: Access Unit ODU Types .............................................................................................................. 5
Table 1-3: AU Antennas ................................................................................................................................ 6
Table 1-4: Subscriber Unit ODU Types ........................................................................................................ 9
Table 1-4: SU-A/E Subscriber Unit Types .................................................................................................. 10
Table 1-5: SU-I Subscriber Units ................................................................................................................ 11
Table 1-7: Radio Specifications .................................................................................................................. 17
Table 1-7: Data Communication ................................................................................................................. 20
Table 1-8: Configuration and Management ................................................................................................ 21
Table 1-9: Standards Compliance, General................................................................................................ 22
Table 1-11: Mechanical Specifications, SU-A/E Subscriber Unit................................................................ 23
Table 1-12: Connectors, SU-A/E Subscriber Unit ....................................................................................... 24
Table 1-12: Electrical Specifications, SU-A/E Subscriber Unit ................................................................... 24
Table 1-13: Mechanical and Electrical Specifications, SU-I Subscriber Unit .............................................. 25
Table 1-14: Connectors, SU-I Subscriber Unit ........................................................................................... 25
Table 1-16: Mechanical Specifications, Modular Base Station Equipment ................................................ 26
Table 1-16: Connectors, Modular Base Station Equipment ........................................................................ 27
Table 1-17: Electrical Specifications, Modular Base Station Equipment .................................................... 27
Table 1-19: Mechanical Specifications, Stand Alone Access Unit ............................................................. 28
Table 1-19: Connectors, Stand Alone Access Unit ..................................................................................... 29
Table 1-20: Electrical Specifications, Stand Alone Access Unit ................................................................. 29
Table 1-21: 25dBi Antenna Specifications .................................................................................................. 30
Table 1-22: SU-I-D Wall/Window Detached Antenna Specifications .......................................................... 30
Table 1-23: Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................... 31
Tables
Table 2-1: Subscriber Unit ODU Types ....................................................................................................... 34
Table 1-2: Access Unit ODU Types ............................................................................................................. 36
Table 1-2: Access Unit ODU Types ............................................................................................................. 37
Table 2-2: Approved Category 5E Ethernet Cables .................................................................................... 38
Table 2-3: SU-I Panel Components ............................................................................................................. 55
Table 2-4: BS-PS LED Functionality ........................................................................................................... 64
Table 3-1: Basic Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 70
Table 3-2: Regulation Maximum EIRP ........................................................................................................ 73
Table 3-3: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level* ............................................................................. 79
Table 3-4: AU-ODU LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 80
Table 3-5: SU-ODU LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 81
Table 3-6: SU-ODU SNR Bar LED Functionality ......................................................................................... 82
Table 3-7: BS-AU LEDs ............................................................................................................................... 83
Table 3-8: PS1073 SU IDU / AU-SA IDU LEDs .......................................................................................... 84
Table 3-9: SU-I LEDs .................................................................................................................................. 85
Table 3-10: SU-I SNR Bar LED Functionality .............................................................................................. 86
Table 4-1: Default Passwords ..................................................................................................................... 88
Table 4-2: Parameters not changed after Set Complete Factory/Operator Defaults .................................. 99
Table 4-3: Parameters that are not changed after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults .......................... 99
Table 4-4: Authentication and Association Process .................................................................................. 122
Table 4-5: VLAN Management Port Functionality ..................................................................................... 169
Table 4-6: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Access Link ............................................................................ 170
Table 4-7: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Trunk Link .............................................................................. 171
Table 4-8: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Hybrid Link ............................................................................. 171
Table 4-9: VLAN Data Port Functionality for SU - Service Provider Link .................................................. 172
Table 4-10: VLAN Data Port Functionality for AU - Service Provider Link ................................................ 173
Table 4-11: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level* ........................................................................ 186
Table 4-12: MIR Ranges and Defaults ...................................................................................................... 195
Table 4-13: CIR Ranges and Defaults....................................................................................................... 196
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