Corning Optical Communication Wireless VECELLPCSG12E Users manual

MobileAccessVE Dual-Band

Instant Coverage Solution

User Manual

P/N: 709C004902
REV: A01
Date: MAY 2010

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Policy for Warrantee and Repair

MobileAccess tests and inspects all its products to verify their quality and reliability. MobileAccess uses every reasonable
precaution to ensure that each unit meets their declared specifications before shipment. Customers should advise their
incoming inspection, assembly, and test personnel about the precautions required in handling and testing our products.
Many of these precautions can be found in this manual.
The products are covered by the following warranties:

General Warranty

MobileAccess warrants to the original purchaser all standard products sold by MobileAccess to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of shipment from MobileAccess. During the warranty period,
MobileAccess will repair or replace any product that MobileAccess proves to be defective. This warranty does not apply to
any product that has been subject to alteration, abuse, improper installation or application, accident, electrical or
environmental over-stress, negligence in use, storage, transportation or handling.

Specific Product Warranty Instructions

All MobileAccess products are warranted against defects in workmanship, materials and construction, and to no further
extent. Any claim for repair or replacement of units found to be defective on incoming inspection by a customer must be
made within (30) days of receipt of shipment, or within (30) days of discovery of a defect within the warranty period.

This warranty is the only warranty made by MobileAccess and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied.
MobileAccess sales agents or representatives are not authorized to make commitments on warranty returns.

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Returns

In the event that it is necessary to return any product against above warranty, the following procedure shall be followed:

1. Return authorization is to be received from MobileAccess prior to returning any unit. Advise MobileAccess of the model,
serial number, and discrepancy. The unit may then be forwarded to MobileAccess, transportation prepaid. Devices
returned collect or without authorization may not be accepted.

2. Prior to repair, MobileAccess will advise the customer of our test results and any charges for repairing customer-caused
problems or out-of-warranty conditions etc.

3. Repaired products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or at least 90 days from date of
shipment.

Limitations of Liabilities

MobileAccess's liability on any claim, of any kind, including negligence for any loss or damage arising from, connected
with, or resulting from the purchase order, contract, quotation, or from the performance or breach thereof, or from the
design, manufacture, sale, delivery, installation, inspection, operation or use of any equipment covered by or furnished
under this contact, shall in no case exceed the purchase price of the device which gives rise to the claim.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, MOBILEACCESS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO ANY GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
MOBILEACCESS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH FURNISHING OF GOODS, PARTS
AND SERVICE HEREUNDER, OR THE PERFORMANCE, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE GOODS, PARTS AND SERVICE.

Reporting Defects

The units were inspected before shipment and found to be free of mechanical and electrical defects.
Examine the units for any damage that may have been caused in transit. If damage is discovered, file a claim with the
freight carrier immediately. Notify MobileAccess as soon as possible.
NOTE: Keep all packing material until you have completed the inspection

Safety Warnings

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, adhere to the following warnings:

Warning! The Access Pod with its built-in antenna must be installed with a separation distance of at least 20cm from all

persons and must not be located in conjunction with any other antenna.

Warning! The outside antenna must be installed with a separation of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be
located in conjunction with any other antenna.

Warning! Use of this Access Pod with antennas other than those illustrated could be hazardous. Before using other
antennas, contact MobileAccess Support.

Caution: Double pole/neutral fusing (two fuses in the appliance inlet)

Approved Antennas for use with the MobileAccessVE Solution

The gain of external antennas connected to the VAPs should not exceed 10 dBi.

Compliance with RF Safety Requirements

MobileAccess products have no inherent significant RF radiation.
The RF level on the down link is very low at the downlink ports. Therefore, there is no dangerous RF radiation when the
antenna is not connected.

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Certification and Compliance to Standards

Category

Standards

Safety:

IEC 60950-1: 2003; UL-60950-1:2003; CAN/CSA – C22.2 No 60950-1-03

EMC:

EN 301489-8 V1.2.1:2002; EN 301489-1 V1.5.1:2004; EN 61000 V4.6:2005

EN 55022 V4.2:2001 / FCC Part 15; VCCI Class A for VCU and Class B for VAP

Radio:

GSM/DCS -

EN-301502 V8.1.2: 2001; EN-301908 v3.2.1:2006; EN 300 609-4 V8.02:2000

CELL/PCS -

FCC Part 24

UMTS -

EN 301 908-11

SAR Body Testing

EN 50385 & FCC OET65C:2001

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About This Guide

Abbreviation

Description

DB

Dual-Band

PoE

Power Over Ethernet

PSE

Power Sourcing Equipment

SME

Small / Medium Enterprise

STP

Shielded Twisted Pair

UTP

Unshielded Twisted Pair

VAP

VE Access Pod

VCU

VE Control Unit

UMTS

Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

EGSM

Extended Global System for Mobile Communications

PCS

Personal Communications Service

DCS

Digital Cellular System

This guide provides essential product functionality with all the information necessary for proper
installation and configuration of the MobileAccessVE system.

List of Acronyms

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Table of Contents

1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 System Architecture ..................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 System Elements ......................................................................................................................... 3

1.2.1 VE Control Unit (VCU) ......................................................................................................... 3

1.2.1.1 VCU Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 4

1.2.1.2 VCU Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 6

1.2.2 VE Access Pod (VAP) .......................................................................................................... 7

1.2.2.1 VAP Antenna Options.............................................................................................. 8

1.3 System Monitoring and Management............................................................................................. 9

1.3.1 Integration with an External Fault Management System ........................................................ 9

2 Installation Workflow ....................................................................................................... 10

3 Infrastructure Requirements and Layout Planning ........................................................ 11

3.1 General information on Location and Connections ........................................................................ 11

3.2 Infrastructure Requirements ....................................................................................................... 12

3.3 Coverage and Installation Planning ............................................................................................. 13

3.3.1 Types of Environments ..................................................................................................... 13

3.3.1.1 Standard Environment .......................................................................................... 14

3.3.1.2 Open Environment ............................................................................................... 14

3.3.1.3 Dense Environment: ............................................................................................. 14

3.3.1.4 Combination of Environments ............................................................................... 15

3.4 Planning VAP Layout .................................................................................................................. 15

3.4.1 RF Coverage Factors ......................................................................................................... 15

3.4.2 Mapping Locations ............................................................................................................ 15

3.4.3 Optional Directional Antennas ........................................................................................... 16

3.4.4 Installation Plan Example .................................................................................................. 16

4 VCU Unit Installation and Provisioning .......................................................................... 18

4.1 Installation of Master VCU .......................................................................................................... 18

4.2 Auxiliary Connections ................................................................................................................. 19

4.2.1 Alarm Output Connections ................................................................................................ 19

4.3 Installation of Slave VCU ............................................................................................................ 21

4.3.1 Connections of VAP Ethernet Cables .................................................................................. 22

4.3.2 Operation with LAN utilizing Power over Ethernet (PoE) ...................................................... 23

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4.4 Provisioning the VE Control Unit.................................................................................................. 24

4.4.1 Configure the Computer IP Parameters .............................................................................. 24

4.4.2 Provisioning the Master VCU Unit ...................................................................................... 25

4.4.3 Provisioning the Slave VCUs .............................................................................................. 32

5 VAP Installation and Provisioning .................................................................................. 34

5.1 VAP Installation ......................................................................................................................... 34

5.1.1 VAP Kit Contents .............................................................................................................. 34

5.1.2 VAP Locations and Mounting ............................................................................................. 35

5.1.2.1 Desk Mount ......................................................................................................... 35

5.1.2.2 Wall Mount .......................................................................................................... 36

5.2 Verifying Coverage ..................................................................................................................... 36

5.3 Naming the VAPs, Verifying Connections and Monitoring .............................................................. 37

6 Navigating the Web Access Application ........................................................................ 39

6.1 Opening a Session and Authentication Levels .............................................................................. 39

6.2 About the MobileAccessVE Web Access Window........................................................................... 40

6.3 Configuration Tab ...................................................................................................................... 41

6.3.1 Network Topology Tree .................................................................................................... 42

6.3.2 Configuration Display Area ................................................................................................ 43

6.4 Management Tab ....................................................................................................................... 44

7 VCU Monitoring and Configuration ................................................................................. 45

7.1 Viewing VCU General Information ............................................................................................... 45

7.2 Viewing VCU Alarms ................................................................................................................... 46

7.3 Master VCU RF Parameters ......................................................................................................... 47

8 VAP Monitoring and Configuration ................................................................................. 48

8.1 Viewing VAP General Information ............................................................................................... 48

8.2 Viewing VAP Alarms ................................................................................................................... 49

8.3 VAP RF Parameters .................................................................................................................... 50

9 Administrative Operations............................................................................................... 51

9.1 Changing Password .................................................................................................................... 51

9.2 IP Settings ................................................................................................................................ 52

9.3 SNMP Configuration Parameters ................................................................................................. 53

9.4 Upgrading (or Downgrading) VCU and VAP Software ................................................................... 54

9.4.1 Upgrading the VCU SW ..................................................................................................... 55

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9.4.2 Upgrading the VAP SW ..................................................................................................... 56

10 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 58

10.1 Finding a Specific VAP in the Building .......................................................................................... 58

10.2 Wireless Service is Not Available ................................................................................................. 60

10.3 PoE is Not Working .................................................................................................................... 60

10.4 Ethernet Service is Degraded ...................................................................................................... 61

10.5 No Service from Connected Access Pod ....................................................................................... 61

10.6 VCU Cannot be monitored via SNMP ........................................................................................... 63

Appendix A - Traps ................................................................................................................. 64

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1 Overview

The MobileAccessVE Dual-Band solution provides enhanced, cost effective, in-building coverage
for any small to large-sized enterprise environment. This solution is quickly and easily deployed
using the existing Ethernet cabling infrastructure without affecting existing LAN services or
performance.

The MobileAccessVE solution distributes two types of services to VE Access Pods (VAPs) installed
throughout the enterprise: wireless services from the service provider’s equipment and Ethernet
services from the corporate LAN. Access Pods distribute the wireless services via integrated
internal antennas (or optional external antennas), and provide Ethernet connectivity to LAN
terminals. VE seamlessly coexists with the Enterprise LAN and does not consume LAN capacity.

The VAPs are distributed on each floor and plug into existing standard Ethernet jacks. They are
powered via PoE technology and managed via a VE Control Unit (VCU) located in the floor’s
teleco closet. For site coverage that requires more than one VCU, several VCUs can be
aggregated under a single Master VCU. The Master VCU provides the interface to the carrier’s
capacity sources and management.

This enhanced Dual-Band coverage solution can be quickly and easily installed with minimal
disturbance to the enterprise. In less than a few hours and with no additional cables being
required, a scalable and flexible solution is provided at a significantly lower total installation cost.

Currently, the VE Dual-Band system is available for the following band combinations:

 EGSM-UMTS
 CELL-PCS
 DCS-UMTS

The following figures illustrate

In a single-tier installation the VCU is connected to both the service provider’s equipment and
the Ethernet switch, and distributes Ethernet and mobile services to up to 12 VAPs distributed
over one more adjacent floors.

single-tier

and

multi-tier

VE installations.

Figure 1-1. Single-Tier VE Installation

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Overview

Multi-tier installation includes the Master VCU that supports up to 12 Slave VCUs. In this type of
installation the provider’s services are fed to the Master VCU through which the Slave VCUs are
controlled and managed.

Figure 1-2. Multi-Tier VE Installation

1.1 System Architecture

Main Elements - The MobileAccessVE solution is based on the following main elements:

 VE Control Unit (VCU) – The control Unit can serve as either a Master or a Slave and

interfaces the other VCUs (in case of Master) or the VAPs (when serving as Slave). The Master
or Slave mode is automatically detected according to the VCU's physical connection. If a
connection to another VCU is detected, the VCU will automatically be identified as a Slave;
otherwise it will assume the role of a Master.

 Master VE Control Unit (Master VCU) – installed in the main communication Telco

closet, interfaces to the service provider’s RF equipment, and provides secure, central
management to up to twelve VCUs, as well as all connected VAPs. In cases where no
Slave VCUs are required, VAPs can be connected directly to the Master VCU.

 Slave VE Control Unit (Slave VCU) – installed in the telco/IDF closet and used to

expand coverage to additional floors. Each VCU interfaces the Master VCU and up to
twelve VAPs and twelve Ethernet connections.

The Slave VCUs distribute wireless service signals to each VAP along with PoE and (where
relevant) Ethernet signals from the Ethernet switch, throughout the existing CAT-5e
infrastructure.

The Slave VCUs are connected to the Master VCU using CAT-6 or 7 cables.



VE Access Pod (VAP)

the floor to provide maximum coverage. VAPs provide RF coverage via integrated, internal
antennas. VAPs are also equipped with an interface for external antennas for special coverage
requirements. VAPs are remotely powered from the VCU using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Local power is not required.

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– These are pluggable antennas distributed at strategic locations on

Up to twelve VAPs can be connected to a single VCU using LAN cables (CAT-5e or higher).

Note: When the total number of VAPs in the deployment exceeds 72, consult with
MobileAccess support.

The following figure shows the Multi-tier Dual-Band VE solution architecture.

Overview

Figure 1-3. VE Multi-Tier Basic Architecture

The Master VCU distributes the wireless services from the service provider’s equipment to the
Slave VCUs. At the Slave VCUs, the wireless services are converged with Ethernet service and
routed to the VAPs via the Ethernet LAN CAT-5e/6 cabling infrastructure.

The VAPs distribute the wireless services via integrated internal antennas or (optional) external
antennas and provide Ethernet connectivity to the LAN terminals.

1.2 System Elements

This chapter describes the interfaces of the VE Control Units and Access Pods.

1.2.1 VE Control Unit (VCU)

Capabilities and interfaces

The VE Control Unit can operate as a Master VCU, managing up to twelve VCUs, or as a Slave
VCU connected to up to twelve VAPs.

While operating as a Master VCU:

 Interfaces to RF source(s) and to VCUs
 Converges Wireless services and distribution to Slave VCUs
 Slave VCUs and VAP management and control
 Remote management of the entire deployment

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While operating as a Slave VCU:

Ports

Description

Service1
Service2

RF connections (two wireless services) to the service provider RF
equipment (e.g. picocells). N-Type female connectors. Coax cables.

 EGSM-UMTS: Service 1 - UMTS, Service 2 - EGSM
 CELL-PCS: Service 1 - PCS, Service 2 – CELL
 DCS-UMTS: Service 1 – UMTS, Service 2 - DCS

Management

RJ45 WEB management connection.

VE Access Pod Ports
1-4; 5-8; 7-12

VAP/VCU port connections. RJ-45 connection to VAP/VCU through the
LAN infrastructure. CAT-5e/6 cables.
If VCU is connected as Master – these are connections to the Slave
VCUs.
If VCU is connected as Slave – these are connections to VAPs.

Ethernet Ports 1-4;
5-8; 7-12

Ethernet port connections to Ethernet Switch. Ethernet cables (used
only in Slave VCUs).

VCU/VCH

Used for connecting a Slave VCU to the Master VCU in a multi-tier
deployment (connects to one of the VAP ports of the Master VCU).

Reset

N/A in current version.

Ethernet Ports 1-4; 5-8; 7-12

VAP Ports 1-4; 5-8; 7-12

Management

Service 2

Service 1

VCU/VCH
Port

 Interfaces to Master VCU
 Converges Wireless services, Ethernet and PoE and interfaces to VAPs
 Management and control of connected VAPs

1.2.1.1 VCU Front Panel

The front panel supports the interfaces to the wireless services (two services – corresponding to
the two supported bands) and includes interfaces to VAPs or Slave VCUs (depending on the
configuration).

The front panel also interfaces to the Ethernet switch, includes a connector (VCU/VCH) for
receiving the wireless services from the Master VCU (in Master/Slave configuration) and the
management interface.

The following provides the front panel ports.

Overview

Table 1: VCU Ports Description

Figure 1-4. VCU Front Panel

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The following provides a description of the front panel LEDs.

LED

Description

PWR

Indicates whether the VCU receives power:

Green - Power OK
Disabled - No power received by VCU

ACT

VCU activity LED:

Solid Green – During initialization
Blinking Green – Normal system operation
Fast Blinking Green – User activated

VCU Identify

on this VCU

VAP Status (One LED per
port)

Indicates the status of the

corresponding

unit (VAP or VCU)
Blinking Green – Unit is initializing
Solid Green – Normal operation of unit
Solid Orange – Unit is faulty, or unmanaged. This can be

due to mismatch type, VoIP phone, etc.

Fast Blinking Green – User invoked “Identify” command on the

unit

Off – No VAP or VCU connected to this port.

RF (One LED per
Service)

Indicates the status of connected RF capacity source:

Green – Master VCU only. Normal RF level
Orange – Master VCU only. RF level is either too low,

too high, or service has been turned off by
the user.

Off – VCU is Slave.

VCU/VCH

Indicates the status of the connection to the Master VCU:

Off – Master mode (not connected to VCU)
Blinking Green – During Attachment process with Master VCU
Solid green – Slave (IF-IF) mode and connected to Master

PWR LED
ACT LED

VAP Status

LEDs

VCU/VCH LED

Service

LED

Service
LED

Table 2: VCU LEDs Description

Overview

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1.2.1.2 VCU Rear Panel

Connector

Description

Console

RS232 local connection for service personnel (D-Type 9)

Alarms

AUX alarms connections - see section 4.2

Power Input

Standard 3-pins AC power connector equipped with an ON/OFF switch.
90-264V AC, 47-63 Hz AC; 350W power consumption maximum.

PWR On/Off
switch

AC connector

AUX Alarms

Console

connector

The rear panel includes the following: power switch, AC input, AUX alarms, and service
personnel connections.

Table 3: VCU Rear Panel Description

Overview

Figure 1-5. VCU Rear Panel

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1.2.2 VE Access Pod (VAP)

LED

Description

Power

Solid Green - Power supplied to VAP
Off - No power supplied to VAP

Activity

Off - No power supplied to VAP or Overall Status of VAP is

faulty
Blinking Blue - Power on, VAP is initializing (connecting to VCU)
Solid Blue - Power on, unit operating normally
Fast Blinking Blue - User invoked “Identify” command on corresponding VAP

Blue LED (Activity and
Identify)

Green Led (Power)

External Antenna SMA
connector

External Antenna SMA

connector

Each VAP provides the following functions:

 Antennas – distributes the wireless services signals. The antennas are internal, where external

(optional) antennas can also be connected.

 Connection to Ethernet port – relevant when connected to jacks that provide an Ethernet

connection to a user terminal.

The VAP can be mounted/hung on the wall or placed on a flat surface (such as a desk).

The following figure shows the desktop VAP.

Overview

Table 4: VAP LEDs

Figure 1-6. VE Access Pod-Front

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Overview

RJ-45 Connector

to VCU

RJ-45 Connector to
LAN terminal (e.g.
computer)

The following figure shows the desktop VAP rear side and the underside view with the CAT-5e/6
patch-cord cable.

1.2.2.1 VAP Antenna Options

Two antenna options are available for VAPs:

 Integral internal antennas
 Connectors that interfaces to external antennas for special coverage requirements.

Note: By default, the VAP is set to transmit through the integrated internal antennas. To use the
external antennas connectors, select the “External Antenna” option in VAP Config-Service RF tab

of the VE Web GUI application (see 7.3).

Figure 1-7. VE Access Pod-Rear

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1.3 System Monitoring and Management

The MobileAccessVE system (Master VCU, Slave VCUs, and VAPs) is centrally managed via a
single Web connection to the Master VCU.

The basic screen in the GUI is the Config tab, which enables the user to view the system
topology and setup parameters, Control Units, and all Access Pods connected to the Control
Units.

Note: When locally connecting to a specific Slave VCU, only the VAPs connected to this VCU can
be monitored. However, when connected to the Master, the entire deployment can be
monitored.

Overview

1.3.1 Integration with an External Fault Management System

The MobileAccessVE system can be seamlessly integrated into any existing Fault Management
(FM) system that supports SNMP events. The Master VCU generates a SNMP event for each
relevant system alarm and forwards this trap to the pre-configured IP address of the external
Fault Management system.

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2 Installation Workflow

Verify that all infrastructure requirements are met (includes
verifying that the jacks are wired to the patch panel in the
communication rooms).

Check that Ethernet jacks are available

in all planned VAP locations.

Plan the floor coverage and VAP locations

according to the type/density of the site.

Installation Workflow

Determine the communication rooms to which the VAP

infrastructure is connected (locations for the Slave VCUs).

Install the Master VCU in the IDF/telco shaft.

Complete

Open a local session to the Master VCU and configure the system
parameters (IP, and service parameters: Central Frequency , Max
expected Pin).

Perform a “walk test” and verify coverage around the floor.

Change VAPs locations or

add VAPs

Met

Coverage?

No

Install the Slave VCUs and connect them to the Master VCU (verify

that the VCU/VCH LED is green, and RF LEDs turned OFF).

Install the VAPs and connect them to the Ethernet jacks. Connect

the Ethernet appliance (if exists) to the VAP. Check that the VAP is

operational (Blue LED lit). Check that Ethernet connection is OK.

Yes

Install the RF signal sources, connect them to the master VCU
(through passive interfaces) and check that the RF signals are

received by the VCU (i.e. that the RF LEDs are green).

Connect the VCU

VAP

ports to the patch panel, and

the Ethernet Switch to the VCU

Ethernet

ports.

1. Infrastructure Preparation

2. Installation Procedure

The following figure summarizes the main steps of the installation procedure:

Installation Workflow

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Infrastructure Requirements and Layout Planning

3 Infrastructure Requirements and Layout

Planning

3.1 General information on Location and Connections

 Service provider’s RF equipment - Macrocell, Microcell, Picocell, Femtocell, BDA, etc.

connects to the VCU through a passive interface.

 VCUs:

 Master VCU installed at the main IDF/telco cabinet and connected to all VCUs.
 Slave VCUs installed at the IDF/telco cabinet of each covered floor and connected to

the Master VCU, the Ethernet switch, and the VAPs through the cabling patch panel.

 Wireless service signals from Master VCU to VCUs – routed through dedicated Ethernet

CAT-6/7 cabling.

 Wireless service signals from VCUs to the VAPs – routed through existing Ethernet CAT-

5e/6 cabling infrastructure.

 VAP location and mounting – wall mounting or desk mounting. Connection to existing

Ethernet jack (and external antenna if required).

 VAP power source - No power connections required. VAPs are power fed from VCU using

PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology.

Figure 3-1. VE Multi-Tier Basic Architecture

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3.2 Infrastructure Requirements

Ethernet standards specify that the maximum distance between an Ethernet switch and an
appliance (computer, WLAN AP etc) should not exceed 100m (300ft). Therefore, when VE
shares the IT LAN, the maximum distance for a given cable run cannot be longer than 100m
(300ft) between the Ethernet switch and appliance, including all patch cords (from switch to
VCU, from VCU to patch panel, from RJ-45 outlet to VAP, and from VAP to appliance).

Typically the horizontal cabling system will be connected to patch-panels in the communication
rooms. The entire cabling system, including the patch panels and patch cords, should adhere to
the CAT-5e/6 standard. Specifically all pairs of the CAT-5e cable should be wired in the patch
panels (and patch cords).

1. IDF/Telco closet space for one or more VCUs depending on the number and locations of the
installed VCUs: (48.3cm x 51.3cm x 8.88cm) per VCU.

Note: When planning the IDF/telco shaft, take the RF equipment (picocell/microcell or BDA)
and the VCU into consideration.

2. 350 Watts of AC power to the VCU IDF/Telco closet.

Infrastructure Requirements and Layout Planning

3. Building infrastructure:

 CAT-5e/6 cabling, Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
 24 AWG minimum diameter for CAT-5e cabling
 Dedicated CAT-6/7 STP cable from Master VCU to Slave VCUs with run lengths NOT

exceeding 100m (300ft) and no shorter than 10m (33ft).

 CAT-5e/6 STP cable from VCU to each VAP with run lengths NOT exceeding 100m

(300ft) and no shorter than 10m (33ft). VAPs can be connected over existing CAT-5e/6
cabling infrastructure and existing Ethernet jacks without affecting the LAN.

Note: Verify with the IT department that the existing cables can support the VE installation.
If available, review the infrastructure documentation to determine cable types and lengths.
If the infrastructure documentation is not available, attempt to visually identify the cable
type. Depending on the cable vendor, the cable type may be listed on the cable sheath. It is
recommended to use a Fluke cable tester to measure the cable length of the most remote
VAPs.

4. Master VCU Cable Connections:

 2 x N-type female, 50 ohm interfaces to carrier equipment
 Up to 12 x RJ-45 interfaces to Slave VCUs
 1 x RJ-45 interface to Management
 1 x D-Type 9 pins RS-232 interface for local craft
 1 x D-Type 15 pins interface for External Alarms (dry contacts)

5. Slave VCU Cable Connections

 1 x RJ-45 interface to Master VCU (not used in small single-tier deployments)
 12 x RJ-45 interfaces to VAPs
 12 x RJ-45 interfaces to Ethernet Switch for LAN service
 1 x D-Type 9 pins RS-232 interface for local craft

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Infrastructure Requirements and Layout Planning

3.3 Coverage and Installation Planning

Note: The following section provides information required for planning the VAP installation on a
single floor. In a multi-tier installation, this procedure is performed for each individual floor.

The maximal coverage area of each VAP is affected by the density and type of environment
being covered. Therefore, it is recommended to determine the location in two phases:

 Plan the
 Select the

or desk mounted and an option for an external antenna is available.

The supplied services (wireless only or Ethernet and wireless) depend on the jack to which the
VAP is connected:

 If the jack supports an active Ethernet connection, the VAP will distribute LAN traffic along

with the wireless service. For more information see section 4.3.1.

 If the jack is not currently active (not connected to an Ethernet switch), the VAP will distribute

only the wireless services.

This section provides information on coverage criteria in various types of environments (Open,
Standard, Dense and Merged) and provides rules-of-thumb for various installations of the VAPs.

Note: Section 3.4 provides a detailed example of installation planning in various types of
environment. It is recommended to review this example after reading this section.

ideal

location of each VAP in order to achieve complete coverage of the floor.

exact

location according to the location feasibility, where each VAP unit may be wall

3.3.1 Types of Environments

This section describes the different types of installation environments and provides guidelines for
best coverage of each type of space.

The coverage guidelines in this section are conservative “rule of thumb” estimates of RF
coverage per VAP, meant to be used in scenarios in which detailed designs are not performed.
When the coverage layout is designed, the coverage per VAP is expected to increase by up to
33%. Coverage estimates in this section assume 25% overlap between the coverage areas of
neighboring VAPs to ensure robust, full coverage throughout the enterprise with no “dead
zones”.

The coverage guidelines in the following tables are provided for the
(UMTS & PCS). The lower frequency bands (DCS, EGSM & CELL) are omitted from the tables
since coverage in these bands will be better than that of the higher frequency bands. The
coverage of a dual-band system will be determined by the higher frequency band (i.e. PCS for
CELL/PCS and UMTS for EGSM/UMTS and DCS/UMTS).

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higher

frequency bands