Huawei EPICO3801 User Manual

ePico3801

V200R011C00

User Guide

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Date 2009–09–23

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ePico3801 User Guide Contents

About This Document.....................................................................................................................1

1 Changes in the ePico3801 User Guide....................................................................................1-1

2 Introduction to the ePico3801...................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Position of the ePico3801 on the Network of the uBro Solution....................................................................2-2

2.2 Features of the ePico3801...............................................................................................................................2-3

2.3 Composition of the ePico3801........................................................................................................................2-5

2.3.1 ePico3801 Body.....................................................................................................................................2-5

2.3.2 Power Adapter........................................................................................................................................2-9

2.4 Specifications of the ePico3801....................................................................................................................2-12

2.4.1 Performance Specifications..................................................................................................................2-12

2.4.2 Physical and Electrical specifications..................................................................................................2-14

2.5 Application Scenarios...................................................................................................................................2-15

2.5.1 Access Networking Scenarios..............................................................................................................2-16

2.5.2 Installation Scenarios...........................................................................................................................2-17

2.5.3 Typical Application Scenarios.............................................................................................................2-18

3 ePico3801 Initial Configuration...............................................................................................3-1

3.1 Logging in to the ePico WebUI.......................................................................................................................3-2

3.2 Configuring the ePico3801..............................................................................................................................3-3

4 Commissioning the ePico3801.................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Commissioning Procedure..............................................................................................................................4-2

4.2 Checking the Hardware Status........................................................................................................................4-3

4.3 Checking the Network Transmission..............................................................................................................4-5

4.4 Checking the Software Version.......................................................................................................................4-7

4.5 Checking the Running Status..........................................................................................................................4-8

4.6 Testing Services..............................................................................................................................................4-8

4.7 Data Sheet for Commissioning.......................................................................................................................4-9

4.8 Communication Ports on the ePico3801.......................................................................................................4-10

5 Reconfiguring the ePico3801....................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Configuring Automatic Network Planning Parameters..................................................................................5-2

5.2 Setting ePico Cell Parameters.........................................................................................................................5-3

5.3 Modifying Automatic Pilot Adjustment Parameters.......................................................................................5-4

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5.4 Adjusting Mobility Management Parameters.................................................................................................5-5

5.4.1 Modifying 3G Macro Neighboring Cells...............................................................................................5-5

5.4.2 Modifying 2G Macro Neighboring Cells...............................................................................................5-6

5.4.3 Modify HCS Reselection Parameters.....................................................................................................5-7

5.4.4 Modifying Signal Quality Offset Reselection Parameters.....................................................................5-8

5.4.5 Modifying the ePico3801 Parameters Related to the Handover to 3G Macro Cells..............................5-8

5.4.6 Modifying the ePico3801 Parameters Related to the Handover to 2G Macro Cells..............................5-9

5.5 Adjusting the Transport Network....................................................................................................................5-9

5.5.1 Modifying Clock Synchronization Parameters....................................................................................5-10

5.5.2 Modifying Transmission Parameters...................................................................................................5-11

5.5.3 Modifying the VLAN Attributes..........................................................................................................5-12

5.6 Adjusting the ePico3801 Functions...............................................................................................................5-13

5.6.1 Modifying the HSPA Status.................................................................................................................5-13

5.6.2 Configuring the Emergency Call Redirection Switch..........................................................................5-14

5.6.3 Modifying the Access Reject Reason...................................................................................................5-14

5.6.4 Modifying the Location Indication Mode............................................................................................5-15

5.6.5 Setting the Differentiated Billing Parameters......................................................................................5-16

5.6.6 Configuring the Locating Function......................................................................................................5-16

6 Maintaining the ePico3801....................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 ePico3801 Routine Maintenance Items...........................................................................................................6-2

6.2 Powering On and Powering Off the ePico3801..............................................................................................6-2

6.2.1 Powering On the ePico3801...................................................................................................................6-3

6.2.2 Powering Off the ePico3801..................................................................................................................6-4

6.3 Replacing the ePico3801.................................................................................................................................6-4

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Figures

Figure 2-1 Position of the ePico3801 on the network of the uBro solution.........................................................2-2

Figure 2-2 Two ePico3801s, one with a built-in antenna and the other with an external antenna.......................2-6

Figure 2-3 Ports and buttons on the panel of the ePico3801................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-4 LEDs of the ePico3801.......................................................................................................................2-8

Figure 2-5 AC/DC power adapter......................................................................................................................2-10

Figure 2-6 PSE...................................................................................................................................................2-11

Figure 2-7 Networking in modem access mode.................................................................................................2-16

Figure 2-8 Networking in LAN access mode.....................................................................................................2-17

Figure 2-9 Typical installation scenarios of the ePico3801...............................................................................2-18

Figure 2-10 Application of the ePico3801 in an SME.......................................................................................2-19

Figure 3-1 Logging in to the WebUI....................................................................................................................3-3

Figure 4-1 Commissioning procedures................................................................................................................4-3

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Tables

Table 2-1 Functions of the ports and buttons of the ePico3801...........................................................................2-7

Table 2-2 Status of the LEDs of the ePico3801...................................................................................................2-8

Table 2-3 Specifications and parameters of the AC/DC power adapter.............................................................2-10

Table 2-4 Ports on the PSE.................................................................................................................................2-11

Table 2-5 LEDs on the PSE................................................................................................................................2-11

Table 2-6 Specifications and parameters of the PSE..........................................................................................2-12

Table 2-7 RF specifications of the ePico3801....................................................................................................2-12

Table 2-8 Service capabilities of the ePico3801................................................................................................2-13

Table 2-9 Physical specifications of the ePico3801...........................................................................................2-14

Table 2-10 Power Consumption Specifications of the ePico3801.....................................................................2-15

Table 2-11 Environmental specifications of the ePico3801...............................................................................2-15

Table 4-1 Tools for ePico3801 commissioning....................................................................................................4-2

Table 4-2 Normal status of the LEDs...................................................................................................................4-4

Table 4-3 Abnormal status of the LEDs...............................................................................................................4-4

Table 4-4 Basic items in the service test..............................................................................................................4-9

Table 4-5 Data sheet for commissioning..............................................................................................................4-9

Table 4-6 Communication ports on the ePico3801............................................................................................4-10

Table 6-1 Maintenance items for the equipment..................................................................................................6-2

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About This Document

Purpose

This document describes the ePico3801 in terms of its specifications, application scenarios, initial configuration, commissioning, configuration adjustments, and routine maintenance.

Product Version

The following table lists the product version related to this document.

Product Name Product Version

ePico3801 V200R011C00

Intended Audience

This document is intended for:

l System engineers

l Maintenance engineers

l Network administrators

Change History

For changes in the document, see 1 Changes in the ePico3801 User Guide.

Organization

1 Changes in the ePico3801 User Guide

This describes the changes in the ePico3801 User Guide.

2 Introduction to the ePico3801

The ePico3801 is a pico base station used as the radio access device in the uBro solution to enhance indoor coverage. Being one of a series of ePico products developed according to the FDD protocols in 3GPP R99/R4/R5/R6, the ePico3801 provides indoor users with improved radio access services. By enhancing ordinary indoor coverage, intensive coverage in office buildings, and hot-spot indoor coverage, the ePico3801 eliminates indoor dead zones and shares the load on the macro network.

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3 ePico3801 Initial Configuration

This chapter describes how to perform initial configuration of the ePico3801 on the WebUI so that users can perform the configuration of the ePico3801 according to the access and authentication mode.

4 Commissioning the ePico3801

This chapter describes the commissioning and verification after the installation of the ePico3801 hardware. The commissioning ensures that the ePico3801 works properly as designed.

5 Reconfiguring the ePico3801

This chapter describes common reconfiguration items during the normal running of the ePico3801.

6 Maintaining the ePico3801

This chapter describes how to maintain the ePico3801. After the ePico3801 is put into use, you need to perform routine maintenance on the ePico3801 to ensure the proper running of the ePico3801.

Conventions

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol

Description

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided,will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.

Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save time.

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

General Conventions

The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention

Description

Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

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Convention Description

Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in

boldface. For example, log in as user root.

Italic Book titles are in italics.

Courier New

Examples of information displayed on the screen are in Courier New.

Command Conventions

The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

Italic Command arguments are in italics.

[ ] Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.

{ x | y | ... } Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected.

[ x | y | ... ] Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.

{ x | y | ... }

Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all items can be selected.

[ x | y | ... ]

Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.

GUI Conventions

The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention

Description

Boldface Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles

are in boldface. For example, click OK.

> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"

signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder .

Keyboard Operations

The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

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Format Description

Key Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.

Key 1+Key 2 Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt

+A means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.

Key 1, Key 2 Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means

the two keys should be pressed in turn.

Mouse Operations

The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Action Description

Click Select and release the primary mouse button without moving

the pointer.

Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and

quickly without moving the pointer.

Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the

pointer to a certain position.

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1 Changes in the ePico3801 User Guide

This describes the changes in the ePico3801 User Guide.

01(2009-09-15)

This is the initial release.

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2 Introduction to the ePico3801

About This Chapter

2.1 Position of the ePico3801 on the Network of the uBro Solution

The ePico3801 is used as the radio access device in the uBro solution.

2.2 Features of the ePico3801

The ePcio3801 is an enhanced pico base station used for indoor coverage. It uses IP access and supports HSPA. With the ePico3801, network planning and optimization are convenient, and security is high. The ePico3801 makes it possible to deploy flexible and seamless UMTS network coverage quickly.

2.3 Composition of the ePico3801

The ePico3801 consists of the ePico3801 body and the power adapter. The ePico3801 body provides the LEDs, reset button, power port, and FE port. The ePico3801 supports the AC power supply and Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply, which require different power adapters.

2.4 Specifications of the ePico3801

The specifications of the ePico3801 involve its performance specifications, physical and electrical specifications.

2.5 Application Scenarios

The ePico3801 is widely used for indoor coverage in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), SOHOs, schools, and office buildings and for hot-spot indoor coverage at pubs, airports, stores, and hotels.

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2.1 Position of the ePico3801 on the Network of the uBro Solution

The ePico3801 is used as the radio access device in the uBro solution.

The uBro solution adds the ePico3801, Access Gateway (AG), AP Home Register (AHR), and AP Manager to the existing UMTS network. The AG is responsible for controlling and managing ePico3801s. It also provides routing towards the UMTS core network. The ePico3801 is connected to the enterprise LAN or modem, the enterprise LAN or modem is connected to the public IP network, and the public IP network is connected to the AG. In this way, the ePico3801 can communicate with the AG, which connects the ePico3801 to the UMTS core network. The standard Uu interface is used between the ePico3801 and the UE to ensure compatibility with existing commercial terminals. Figure 2-1 shows the position of the ePico3801 on the network of the uBro solution.

Figure 2-1 Position of the ePico3801 on the network of the uBro solution

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AG Used as the core network device in the uBro solution, the AG

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The functions of the ePico3801 are equivalent to the functions of the NodeB plus some functions of the RNC. It serves as the UMTS radio access device, performing radio modulation and demodulation, radio resource management, and power control.

performs the following functions:

l Forwarding signaling messages on the control plane and data on

the user plane between the ePico3801 and the UMTS core network

l Controlling and managing links for the ePico3801

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AHR Used as the home server of the ePico3801, the AHR performs the

following functions:

l Processing ePico3801 user definition and cancellation and

managing subscription data

l Implementing centralized management of the admission control

lists of ePico3801s

l Implementing zone management for ePico3801s

l Completing boot parameter settings for ePico3801s

l Implementing location detection and validity checks for

ePico3801s

AP Manager

The AP Manager is located on the core network of the uBro solution and is responsible for centralized management and maintenance of ePico3801s on the entire network. The functions of the AP Manager are alarm management, configuration management, fault management, version management, software management, task management, security management, and log management.

SeGW The security gateway (SeGW) is located at the entrance of the core

network of the uBro solution and performs the following functions:

l Supporting standard firewall functions to provide security

protection for the equipment on the core network of the uBro solution

l Supporting the IP security protocol (IPSec) virtual private network

(VPN) tunneling function, through which the SeGW establishes IPSec VPN tunnels between itself and ePico3801s to provide security protection for communications between ePico3801s and the network elements on the core network of the uBro solution

AAA

The Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) performs authentication for SIMs and USIMs.

UE The user equipment (UE) is the user terminal.

IP clock server The IP clock server provides clock sources for ePico3801s.

2.2 Features of the ePico3801

Enhanced Indoor Coverage Improving User Experience

l Deployed in factories or office buildings, the ePico3801 achieves seamless coverage on

UMTS networks by solving the problem of poor penetration capabilities of the high UMTS frequency bands.

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l The ePico3801 supports HSPA to provide high-speed stable data services. Users can easily

enjoy high-quality UMTS services.

High Usability Lowering Costs of Network Construction and Maintenance

l In the uBro solution, ePico3801s used for single-point coverage are entirely Plug and Play

(PnP) devices. Therefore, the installation and commissioning of ePico3801s are convenient, lowering the costs of deployment and optimization. With ePico3801s, a UMTS network can be deployed quickly.

l If installed in an office building, ePico3801s do not require a private equipment room. Users

install the ePico3801s and provide the power supply themselves. In addition, the ePico3801s are easy to transport. Thus, the network construction costs of mobile operators are lowered.

l Using the IPSec tunneling mode, ePico3801s are connected to the core network through

the public IP network. The ePico3801s make full use of IP transmission resources and guarantee security in IP transmission. Thus, network construction costs are significantly lowered.

l Using the AP manager, which is a uniform management and maintenance platform, the

ePico3801 automatically performs network discovery and parameter settings. The ePico3801 supports intelligent network planning and optimization, and software upgrades are automated. Thus, the usability is improved, and the network maintenance and optimization costs are lowered.

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Powerful Mechanism Guaranteeing Security

l Using the IKEv2 protocol to perform IPSec negotiation, the ePico3801 supports EAP-SIM

and EAP-AKA authentication to guarantee network security.

l The ePico3801 supports user management and admission control. Thus, unauthorized UEs

cannot use the ePico3801, and the user's investments are protected.

l The emergency call function provides high security for users.

l For the North American market, the ePico3801 meets the requirements for the E911

location function at a high precision. When a user dials an emergency number, the call request is first processed by the public safety answering point (PSAP) and then quickly forwarded to the local police department, emergency medical center, firefighting department, or legislative agency. By determining the location of the UE through GPS, the organization concerned can trace the user and provide help in time.

Variety of Functions Raising User Satisfaction

l The ePico3801 supports AGPS.

l The ePico3801 supports customized location indication functions to inform UEs of the

accurate network coverage. Compared with the macro UMTS network, the uBro network covered by ePico3801s provides better coverage and enables mobile operators to offer lower tariffs.

l Handovers and cell reselection can be performed between an ePico cell and a macro cell

to ensure that the user chooses a network that provides a higher service quality at a lower tariff.

l The ePico3801 supports static relocation that complies with the 3GPP Uu interface

protocol. In addition, The ePico3801 supports soft handovers to ensure service continuity when UEs move, thus improving user experience.

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2.3 Composition of the ePico3801

2.3.1 ePico3801 Body

The ePico3801 body consists of the ePico board, RF subboard, and plastic case. The ePico board is responsible for the main control of the system and the processing of baseband signals. In addition, the ePico board provides power supply for the RF unit and controls communication. The RF subboard receives, transmits, and processes RF signals.

2.3.2 Power Adapter

The ePico3801 can use the AC power supply or power supply from the PoE function. When the AC power supply is used, the PoE power supply system is shut down automatically. When the AC power supply is used, the ePico3801 needs to be configured with the AC/DC power adapter. When the PoE power supply is used, the ePico3801 needs to be configured with the power supply equipment (PSE).

2.3.1 ePico3801 Body

Exterior of the ePico3801

The ePico3801 takes the shape of a case. It contains a built-in RF subsystem, baseband subsystem, transmission subsystem, control subsystem, and clock subsystem. The ePico3801 boasts a lower power consumption, compact structure, light weight, small size, and stylish appearance.

The ePico3801 can be configured with an internal or external antenna, depending on the actual requirements. Figure 2-2 shows two ePico3801s, one with a built-in antenna and the other with an external antenna.

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Figure 2-2 Two ePico3801s, one with a built-in antenna and the other with an external antenna

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Ports and Buttons of the ePico3801

The ePico3801 provides a power port, FE port, USIM/SIM port, antenna port, LED, and reset button.

Figure 2-3 shows the ports and buttons on the panel of the ePico3801.

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Figure 2-3 Ports and buttons on the panel of the ePico3801

Table 2-1 describes the functions of the ports and buttons of the ePico3801.

Table 2-1 Functions of the ports and buttons of the ePico3801

Port or Button Function

1 LAN This port is used for both services and commissioning.

An Ethernet cable connected to this port connects the ePico3801 to the Ethernet transmission equipment.

When the PoE power supply is used, this port is used to provide the working power supply for the ePico3801.

PWR This port is connected to an AC/DC power adapter to

provide the 12 V DC power supply.

3 GPS This port is the external GPS antenna port.

4 ANT/A This port is the external UMTS antenna port.

5 SIM CARD This port is used to hold the USIM or SIM card.

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SN Port or Button Function

6 RST This button is used to reset the device. You can press

LEDs of the ePico3801

The ePico3801 has four LEDs, which show the running status of the ePico3801 through different colors and blinking frequencies.

The four LEDs are located on the front panel of the ePico3801. After sliding open the cover in the upper left corner of the front panel, you can see the four LEDs, as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 LEDs of the ePico3801

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the RST button once to reset the ePico3801 or press this button three times consecutively to restore the factory settings of the ePico3801, such as the password used to log in to the WebUI and the IP address used for local maintenance of the ePico3801.

Table 2-2 describes the status of the LEDs of the ePico3801.

Table 2-2 Status of the LEDs of the ePico3801

LED

PWR This LED

Function Color/Status Meaning

Off and green There is no power supply, or the indicates the power status.

On and green The power supply is normal.

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RUN/ ALM

AIR This LED

This LED indicates the running status.

indicates the status of the Uu interface.

Green and blinking

(on for 1s and off for

1s)

Green and blinking

(on for 0.125s and off

for 0.125s)

Red and blinking (on

for 1s and off for 1s)

Red and blinking (on

for 0.125s and off for

0.125s)

On and red The device is severely faulty and

On and green There is no interference, and the

Green and blinking

(on for 1s and off for

1s)

A cell is already established and can provide services. The device is working properly.

The device is in the startup loading phase, or a software upgrade is in progress.

Critical alarms that affect services are generated.

The cell is unavailable.

therefore needs to be repaired or replaced.

device is working properly. The GPS signal is properly received.

The device is working properly, and users are using services.

LINK This LED

2.3.2 Power Adapter

indicates the connectivity of the Ethernet port.

On and red There is no GPS signal.

Red and blinking (on

for 1s and off for 1s)

Red and blinking (on

for 0.125s and off for

0.125s)

Off and green The Ethernet port is not properly

On and green The Ethernet port is properly

Green and blinking IP packets are being transmitted or

The signal is exposed to slight interference. The device can work, but the communication quality is degraded.

The signal is exposed to severe interference, and therefore the device cannot work.

connected.

received through the Ethernet port.

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