Verizon Smart-Cell User Manual
Smart-Cell Repeater
User Manual
33 dBm
Febuary, 2015
Version 1.1
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- INDEX -
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Warning .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 FCC Warning Statements ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. GST Smart-Cell Repeater Advantages ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.3. Repeater Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4. Abbreviation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................ 8
2.1. Smart-Cell Repeater Service Network Configuration ......................................................................................... 8
2.2. System Design and Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1. System Design ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.2. Downlink/ Uplink Path ..........................................................................................................................................10
2.2.3. 700MHz Frequency Selection ............................................................................................................................11
2.2.4. 800MHz Frequency Selection ............................................................................................................................11
2.2.5. 850MHz Frequency Selection ............................................................................................................................12
2.2.6. 1900MHz Frequency Selection ..........................................................................................................................12
2.2.7. 2100MHz Frequency Selection ..........................................................................................................................13
3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 14
3.1. RF Performance ..................................................................................................................................................................14
3.2. System Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................15
3.3. Electrical and Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................................16
3.4. Functions ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
4. SETUP .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1. Equipment Needed for Repeater Setup .................................................................................................................18
4.1.1. Check points before turning on the Repeater ..........................................................................................18
4.1.2. Open for Service ......................................................................................................................................................19
4.1.3. Signal Strength LED Check .................................................................................................................................20
4.2. Setting up the Repeater .................................................................................................................................................21
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4.2.1. Quick GUI/Configuration .....................................................................................................................................21
4.2.2. Quick Setup ................................................................................................................................................................21
4.3. Web UI Ranges Table.......................................................................................................................................................22
4.4. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................23
4.4.1. Simple Troubleshooting Method .....................................................................................................................23
4.4.2. Alarm Information ...................................................................................................................................................23
4.4.3. Troubleshooting Guide Related to RF............................................................................................................27
4.4.4. Troubleshooting Guide Related to NMS ......................................................................................................30
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1. INTRODUCTION
Smart-Cell is a repeater, which has been designed to improve signals in blanket/shadow
areas inside of buildings to transmit Verizon’s signals at 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, and
2100MHz frequencies. User may choose filtering configuration according to the specific
site circumstances.
1.1. Warning
1.1.1 FCC Warning Statements
1) FCC Part 15.19 :
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, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
2) FCC Part 15.105 :
This 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.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
3) FCC Part 15.21 :
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
4) RF Exposure :
This equipment is not enclosing antenna and not demand specific vendor of
antennas. Use an antenna as operator’s guidance. But, the antennas must be
installed such that a minimum separation distance of at least 130cm is maintained
between the radiator (antenna) and all persons at all times. This device must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
1.2. GST Smart-Cell Repeater Advantages
It provides selectable RF power levels for any wireless technology / band.
It has individual monitoring multiple technology.
FPGA digital filtering provides optimized RF performance.
It allows modification of technology via customer interface.
It is easily installed.
Frequency is easy to add / delete / change.
It has scalable single and multi-service design.
Customer data service is improved by adding 4G (LTE ).
It meets all Verizon’s technology requirements.
It guarantees 5 year warranty for all individual components.
Its modular design is a customer friendly and efficient.
1.3. Repeater Operation
Simple replacing of the amplifier unit allows to change service. Smart-Cell repeater
provides services at 700MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz. One PSU
supplies electricity to maximum 4 amplifier units
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2.1. Certification panel & Warning Label
Figure 1. Panel & Label
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1.4. Abbreviation
DFM
Digital Filter Module
PSU
Power Supply Unit
ALC
Auto Level Control
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
AOC
Auto Oscillation Check
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery on the controller board is replaced by an
incorrect type.
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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.2. Smart-Cell Repeater Service Network Configuration
Smart-Cell RF Repeater is designed for improving coverage and capacity of Verizon’s LTE
& CDMA services nationwide. The repeater can provide coverage for all troubled areas
such as suburban, shadow areas, backside of mountains, urban and metropolitan
locations.
GST products are easy to install, have remote status monitoring and control functions
(NMS System) via wired line and wireless modems.
<Figure 1> In-building Repeater Service Organization
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2.3. System Design and Operation
2.3.1. System Design
<Figure 2> Smart-Cell Repeater Front Design
NO.
PART
NO.
PART
1
SNMP
10
WAN 1
2
FEU (Cavity Filter) , optional
11
WAN 2
3
Service Unit #1
12
Modem Connector
4
Service Unit #2
13
Donor Port
5
Service Unit #3
14
Coverage Port
6
Service Unit #4
15
Status LED (RUN/Alarm/Shutdown)
7
CLI
16
Input / Output LED
8
UPS
17
Release Button
9
LAN
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