Airspan ASWipLL Quick start guide

ASWipLL and
AS3010 Systems
Wireless IP-Based Local Loop System
Release 4.6
Commissioning Manual
Leading the World in Wireless DSL

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Revision Record: ASWipLL Commissioning Manual
Rev Date Update Description
- Mar-02 (Marconi)
01 Feb-03 ASWipLL Release 4.0 and 4.1. Auth: MD. Conversion of previous version’s PDF to
Word (Airspan template); SDTA deleted; screens updated; ASWipLL Software and
Database Upgrade manual incorporated; VoIP procedures added.
02 Jun-03 ASWipLL Release 4.2F. Auth: MD. Updated with PPR, Auto Connect.
03 Jul-03 ASWipLL Release 4.2A. Auth: MD. Updated with Transp. Bridging.
04 Oct-03 ASWipLL Rel. 4.2B. Auth: MD. Updates: combined IP routing and transparent bridging;
repeater solution; pictures; troubleshooting.
05 Feb-04 ASWipLL Rel. 4.4. Auth: MD. Updates: drawings; miscellaneous.
06 Aug-04 ASWipLL Rel. 4.6. Auth: MD. Updates: link quality; static routes; virtual ports; Tx
power; synchronization; rate; traps; miscellaneous.
07 Aug-04 ASWipLL Rel. 4.6. Auth: MD. Updates: SW upgrade path.
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Contents
About this Manual............................................................................................... xvii
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1. Main Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.2. Customer Benefits............................................................................... 1-3
1.3. System Architecture ............................................................................ 1-5
1.3.1. Base Station Site .................................................................. 1-6
1.3.2. Subscriber Site ..................................................................... 1-9
1.3.2.1. Outdoor Radio with Indoor Ethernet Switch/Hub ... 1-9
1.3.2.2. Indoor Radio Unit Only......................................... 1-13
1.3.3. Network Management Tools............................................... 1-14
1.4. Applications....................................................................................... 1-15
1.4.1. Broadband Data Access..................................................... 1-15
1.4.2. High Speed Internet Access ............................................... 1-16
1.4.3. Voice over IP ...................................................................... 1-17
1.4.4. Traffic Engineering in Multi-Tenant Application .................. 1-18
1.4.4.1. VLAN Tagging...................................................... 1-18
1.4.4.2. Without VLAN Tagging ........................................ 1-20
1.4.5. Repeater Solution............................................................... 1-21
2. Installing ASWipLL Management Software ........................................... 2-1
2.1. System Requirements ......................................................................... 2-2
2.2. Installing WipConfig............................................................................. 2-3
2.3. Installing WipManage ........................................................................ 2-11
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3. Initial Configuration ................................................................................. 3-1
3.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 3-2
3.2. Initial Serial Configuration ................................................................... 3-4
3.2.1. Summary of Tasks................................................................ 3-5
3.2.2. Task 1: Start WipConfig........................................................ 3-6
3.2.3. Task 2: Initialize BSDU......................................................... 3-8
3.2.4. Task 3: Initialize BSR ......................................................... 3-12
3.2.5. Task 4: Initialize SPR ......................................................... 3-16
3.3. Establishing a Network Connection................................................... 3-20
3.3.1. Summary of Tasks.............................................................. 3-22
3.3.2. Task 1: Configure PC’s IP Subnet Address........................ 3-22
3.3.3. Task 2: Connect WipConfig to the Device.......................... 3-28
4. Establishing BSR-SPR Link in Router Mode ......................................... 4-1
4.1. Summary of Tasks .............................................................................. 4-2
4.2. Task 1: Configure BSR for IP Routing................................................. 4-4
4.3. Task 2: Configure SPR for IP Routing................................................. 4-9
4.4. Task 3: Start WipManage.................................................................. 4-13
4.5. Task 4: Add a BS Group ................................................................... 4-14
4.6. Task 5: Add a Base Station............................................................... 4-15
4.7. Task 6: Add a BSDU ......................................................................... 4-17
4.8. Task 7: Add a BSR............................................................................ 4-19
4.9. Task 8: Add an SPR.......................................................................... 4-22
4.10. Task 9: Test the BSR-SPR Network Link........................................ 4-28
4.11. Color-Coding of SPR Icons ............................................................. 4-29
5. Establishing BSR-SPR Link in Bridge Mode ......................................... 5-1
5.1. Summary of Tasks .............................................................................. 5-2
5.2. Task 1: Configure BSR for Transparent Bridging................................ 5-4
5.3. Task 2: Configure SPR for Transparent Bridging................................ 5-9
5.4. Task 3: Start WipManage.................................................................. 5-14
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5.5. Task 4: Add a BS Group ................................................................... 5-15
5.6. Task 5: Add a Base Station............................................................... 5-16
5.7. Task 6: Add a BSDU ......................................................................... 5-18
5.8. Task 7: Add a BSR............................................................................ 5-20
5.9. Task 8: Add an SPR.......................................................................... 5-23
5.10. Task 9: Test the BSR-SPR Network Link........................................ 5-26
5.11. Advanced Tasks.............................................................................. 5-27
5.11.1. Task 1: View MAC Addresses .......................................... 5-27
5.11.2. Task 2: Define MAC Address Aging Time ........................ 5-29
5.11.3. Task 3: Enable Forwarding of Various Packets................ 5-30
6. Changing Link from Router to Bridge .................................................... 6-1
6.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 6-2
6.2. Summary of Tasks .............................................................................. 6-4
6.3. Task 1: Install WipManage that Supports Transparent Bridging......... 6-5
6.4. Task 2: Upgrade SPR to Support Transparent Bridging ..................... 6-5
6.5. Task 3: Upgrade BSR to Support Transparent Bridging ..................... 6-6
6.6. Task 4: Configure BSR for Transparent Bridging................................ 6-6
6.7. Task 5: Configure SPR for Transparent Bridging.............................. 6-11
6.8. Task 6: Add SPR in WipManage....................................................... 6-16
6.9. Task 7: Test the BSR-SPR Network Link.......................................... 6-21
7. Changing Link from Bridge to Router .................................................... 7-1
7.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 7-2
7.2. Summary of Tasks .............................................................................. 7-4
7.3. Task 1: Configure BSR for IP Routing................................................. 7-5
7.4. Task 2: Configure SPR for IP Routing............................................... 7-10
7.5. Task 3: Add an SPR.......................................................................... 7-15
7.6. Task 4: Test the BSR-SPR Network Link.......................................... 7-23
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8. Establishing BSR-SPR Link with AutoConnect..................................... 8-1
8.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 8-2
8.1.1. Automatically Connecting SPRs to BSRs............................. 8-4
8.1.2. Redirecting SPRs to Specific BSRs ..................................... 8-5
8.2. Configuring Repeating AutoConnect................................................... 8-8
8.2.1. Summary of Tasks................................................................ 8-8
8.2.2. Task 1: Add AutoConnect SPRs .......................................... 8-9
8.2.3. Task 2: Define AutoDisconnect Interval ............................. 8-14
8.2.4. Task 3: Configure AutoConnect for SPR............................ 8-16
8.2.4.1. Using WipConfig .................................................. 8-16
8.2.4.2. Using WipManage................................................ 8-20
8.2.5. Task 4: Verify BSR-SPR Link ............................................. 8-26
8.3. Configuring AutoConnect with Redirection........................................ 8-27
8.3.1. Summary of Tasks.............................................................. 8-28
8.3.2. Task 1: Enable WipManage to Receive Redirection Traps 8-29
8.3.3. Task 2: Add "Fixed" SPRs.................................................. 8-30
8.3.4. Task 3: Add AutoConnect SPRs ........................................ 8-32
8.3.5. Task 4: Define AutoDisconnect Interval ............................. 8-36
8.3.6. Task 5: Configure "Fixed" SPRs for Redirection ................ 8-37
8.3.7. Task 6: Power on or Reset SPR Device............................. 8-40
8.4. Redirecting Previously Redirected SPRs .......................................... 8-42
8.4.1. Summary of Tasks.............................................................. 8-43
8.4.2. Task 1: Add a "Fixed" SPR for Redirection ........................ 8-44
8.4.3. Task 2: Add an AutoConnect SPR ..................................... 8-46
8.4.4. Task 3: Redefine AutoConnect for Currently Redirected
SPR................................................................................... 8-48
8.4.5. Task 4: Reset the SPR Device ........................................... 8-52
8.5. Color-Coding of AutoConnect SPR Icons ......................................... 8-56
8.6. AutoConnect Trap Messages............................................................ 8-58
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9. Configuring a Point-to-Point Radio Link................................................ 9-1
9.1. Overview ............................................................................................. 9-2
9.2. Summary of Tasks .............................................................................. 9-6
9.3. Task 1:Configure the PPR................................................................... 9-6
9.4. Task 2: Configure the SPR................................................................ 9-10
9.5. Task 3: Test the PPR-SPR Link........................................................ 9-15
10. Configuring a Repeater Solution .......................................................... 10-1
10.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 10-2
10.2. Summary of Tasks .......................................................................... 10-4
10.3. Task 1: Add BS-1 and BS-2 ............................................................ 10-6
10.4. Task 2: Add BSR-1 and BSR-2 ....................................................... 10-8
10.5. Task 3: Define BSR-1’s Default Gateway ..................................... 10-12
10.6. Task 4: Define BSR-2’s Default Gateway ..................................... 10-14
10.7. Task 5: Add SPR-1 and SPR-2 ..................................................... 10-15
10.8. Task 6: Add Routes for SPRs behind BSR-2 toward SPR-1......... 10-19
10.9. Task 7: Define SPR-1’s Default Gateway ..................................... 10-22
10.10. Task 8: Add Routes for SPRs behind BSR-2 toward BSR-2....... 10-23
10.11. Task 9: Define SPR-2’s Default Gateway ................................... 10-26
11. Managing Bandwidth ............................................................................. 11-1
11.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 11-2
11.2. Configuring Asymmetric Bandwidth ................................................ 11-3
11.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 11-4
11.2.2. Task 1: Enable Asymmetric Bandwidth Policy ................. 11-4
11.2.3. Task 2: Define Downlink and Uplink CIR and MIR Values11-6
12. Defining Static Routes ........................................................................... 12-1
12.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 12-1
12.2. Adding Static Routes to a BSR ....................................................... 12-2
12.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 12-3
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12.2.2. Task 1: Add Static Route to BSR ..................................... 12-4
12.2.3. Task 2: Add Default Gateway to BSR .............................. 12-6
13. Defining Virtual Ports............................................................................. 13-1
14. Defining VLANs ...................................................................................... 14-1
14.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 14-2
14.1.1. Transparent Mode ............................................................ 14-3
14.1.2. Tagging Mode................................................................... 14-4
14.2. Defining VLANs for IP Routing ........................................................ 14-4
14.2.1. Defining Gateways per VLAN........................................... 14-5
14.2.1.1. Summary of Tasks ............................................. 14-6
14.2.1.2. Task 1: Enable Gateway per VLAN Mode ......... 14-6
14.2.1.3. Task 2: Reset the BSR ...................................... 14-8
14.2.1.4. Task 3: Define Gateway Addresses per VLAN .. 14-8
14.2.1.5. Task 4: Define SPR VLAN ID(s) ...................... 14-10
14.2.2. Defining BSR VLAN Policy and Management ................ 14-12
14.2.3. Defining SPR VLAN Policy and Management ................ 14-14
14.3. Defining VLANs for Transparent Bridging ..................................... 14-17
14.3.1. Defining BSR VLAN Policy and Management ................ 14-17
14.3.2. Defining SPR VLAN Policy and Management ................ 14-20
15. Defining Air Subnets.............................................................................. 15-1
15.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 15-2
15.2. Configuring Air Subnet Addresses for Private Networks................. 15-5
15.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 15-6
15.2.2. Task 1: Define BSR's Air Subnet using WipConfig........... 15-6
15.2.3. Task 2: Verify BSR's Air Subnet Address......................... 15-9
15.2.4. Task 3: Define SPR's Air Subnet using WipConfig......... 15-10
15.2.5. Task 4: Verify SPR's Air Subnet Address....................... 15-14
15.2.6. Task 5: Return PC's IP Settings for Connectivity
with BSR ......................................................................... 15-16
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15.2.7. Task 6: Add BSR and SPR in WipManage..................... 15-16
15.2.8. Task 7: View Air Subnets in WipManage ....................... 15-16
16. Defining ASWipLL as a DHCP Relay Agent ......................................... 16-1
16.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 16-1
16.2. Defining ASWipLL as a DHCP Relay Agent.................................... 16-2
17. Defining PPPoE ...................................................................................... 17-1
17.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 17-2
17.2. Enabling PPPoE for BSR and Associated SPRs ............................ 17-4
17.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 17-4
17.2.2. Task 1: Select PPPoE Enabled Option for BSR............... 17-4
17.2.3. Task 2: Reset the BSR ..................................................... 17-6
17.2.4. Task 3: Verify BSR in PPPoE Mode................................. 17-7
17.2.5. Task 4: Select PPPoE Enabled Option for SPRs ............. 17-8
17.2.6. Task 5: Reset the SPRs ................................................. 17-10
17.2.7. Task 6: Verify SPRs in PPPoE Mode ............................. 17-13
18. Configuring BSR Antenna ..................................................................... 18-1
19. Configuring Radio Transmit Power ...................................................... 19-1
19.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 19-2
19.2. Defining BSR Transmit (Tx) Power ................................................. 19-3
19.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 19-3
19.2.2. Task 1: Define the BSR Power Level ............................... 19-4
19.2.3. Task 2: Reset the BSR ..................................................... 19-6
19.3. Configuring BSR Control over SPR Transmit Power ...................... 19-7
19.3.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 19-7
19.3.2. Task 1: Enable BSR Power Management for SPRs......... 19-8
19.3.3. Task 2: Reset the SPRs ................................................. 19-10
19.3.4. Task 3: Verify BSR Power Control is Enabled................ 19-12
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20. Managing Frequency Tables ................................................................. 20-1
20.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 20-2
20.1.1. Considerations for Frequency Allocations ........................ 20-4
20.1.2. ROM Frequency Tables ................................................... 20-6
20.2. Defining NVRAM Frequency Table for BSR-to-SPRs Wireless
Communication............................................................................. 20-8
20.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 20-8
20.2.2. Task 1: Add Frequency Table for BSR............................. 20-9
20.2.3. Task 2: Add Frequency Table for SPR........................... 20-12
20.2.4. Task 3: Assign Identical Frequency Table to Multiple
SPRs............................................................................... 20-15
20.2.5. Task 4: Specify Operating Frequency Table ID.............. 20-18
20.2.6. Task 5: Reset the BSR ................................................... 20-19
21. Defining Synchronization ...................................................................... 21-1
21.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 21-2
21.2. Synchronizing a Base Station ......................................................... 21-4
21.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 21-5
21.2.2. Task 1: Enable GPS ......................................................... 21-6
21.2.3. Task 2: Reset BSDU ........................................................ 21-7
21.2.4. Task 3: Verify GPS Synchronization ................................ 21-8
21.2.5. Task 4: Define Synchronization for BSDUs...................... 21-9
21.2.6. Task 5: Reset the BSDUs............................................... 21-12
21.2.7. Task 6: Verify BSDU Synchronization ............................ 21-14
21.2.8. Task 7: Enable BSR Synchronization............................. 21-16
21.2.9. Task 8: Reset BSRs ....................................................... 21-18
21.2.10. Task 9: Verify BSRs Synchronization........................... 21-20
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22. Defining Transmission Rate.................................................................. 22-1
22.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 22-2
22.2. Defining Maximum Rate Mode ........................................................ 22-3
22.2.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 22-4
22.2.2. Task 1: Define Maximum Rate Mode ............................... 22-5
22.2.3. Task 2: Reset the SPRs/IDRs .......................................... 22-6
22.2.4. Task 3: Reset the BSR ..................................................... 22-9
22.3. Defining Transmission Rate Options............................................. 22-10
23. Defining Security.................................................................................... 23-1
23.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 23-2
23.2. Defining Management Stations ....................................................... 23-3
23.3. Defining SNMP Read/Write Community Strings ............................. 23-4
23.3.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 23-5
23.3.2. Task 1: Define BSR's SNMP Read/Write Community
Strings............................................................................... 23-5
23.3.3. Task 2: Verify BSR's SNMP Read/Write Strings .............. 23-8
23.4. Defining Public-Key Encryptions ..................................................... 23-9
23.4.1. Summary of Tasks............................................................ 23-9
23.4.2. Task 1: Enable Encryption-Based Security .................... 23-10
23.4.3. Task 2: Reset the BSR ................................................... 23-11
23.4.4. Task 3: Define SPR's Private Key .................................. 23-12
23.4.5. Task 4: Reset the SPR ................................................... 23-13
23.5. Adding IP Filters............................................................................ 23-14
23.5.1. Summary of Tasks.......................................................... 23-14
23.5.2. Task 1: Enable IP Filtering ............................................. 23-15
23.5.3. Task 2: Reset the BSR ................................................... 23-16
23.5.4. Task 3: Verify BSR in IP Filtering Mode ......................... 23-17
23.5.5. Task 4: Add BSR IP Filtering Rules................................ 23-18
23.5.6. Task 5: Enable IP Filtering for SPR................................ 23-22
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23.5.7. Task 6: Reset the SPR ................................................... 23-23
23.5.8. Task 7: Add SPR IP Filter Rule ...................................... 23-23
23.6. Defining IntraComm Gateways ..................................................... 23-24
23.6.1. Summary of Tasks.......................................................... 23-25
23.6.2. Task 1: Select IntraComm Gateway Option ................... 23-26
23.6.3. Task 2: Reset the BSR ................................................... 23-27
23.6.4. Task 3: Define Gateway IP Address per SPR ................ 23-28
24. Defining Quality of Service.................................................................... 24-1
24.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 24-2
24.2. Defining QoS for Data ..................................................................... 24-5
24.3. Defining QoS for VoIP ..................................................................... 24-9
24.3.1. Summary of Tasks.......................................................... 24-10
24.3.2. Task 1: Define QoS for IP Addresses of SIP Server
and Softswitch................................................................. 24-11
24.3.3. Task 2: Configure DiffServ Tagging for RGW ................ 24-14
24.3.4. Task 3: Map DiffServ Tags to ASWipLL Prioritization
Scheme........................................................................... 24-15
25. Managing Traps...................................................................................... 25-1
25.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 25-1
25.2. Defining Management Stations ....................................................... 25-2
25.3. Enabling Trap Display in WipManage ............................................. 25-4
25.4. Showing the Traps Pane................................................................. 25-6
25.5. Viewing the Alarms Table................................................................ 25-7
25.6. Enabling Pop-up Notifications and Execution of Batch Files on
Trap Receipt ................................................................................. 25-8
25.7. Enabling/Disabling Receipt of Specific Traps................................ 25-10
26. Upgrading ASWipLL Database ............................................................. 26-1
26.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 26-1
26.2. Summary of Tasks .......................................................................... 26-2
26.3. Task 1: Install WipLL DB Upgrade .................................................. 26-3
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26.4. Task 2: Start WipLL DB Upgrade.................................................. 26-10
26.5. Task 3: Upgrade the ASWipLL Database ..................................... 26-11
26.6. Task 4: Compact the ASWipLL Database..................................... 26-15
27. Upgrading ASWipLL Devices................................................................ 27-1
27.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 27-2
27.2. Remote Upgrade using WipManage ............................................... 27-5
27.2.1. Upgrading Multiple SPRs ................................................. 27-6
27.2.2. Upgrading a Single BSR................................................. 27-13
27.3. Local Serial Upgrade using WipConfig.......................................... 27-20
27.4. Troubleshooting............................................................................. 27-29
28. Evaluating Link Quality.......................................................................... 28-1
28.1. Overview ......................................................................................... 28-1
28.2. RSSI Levels..................................................................................... 28-2
28.2.1. Measuring RSSI at SPR using WipConfig........................ 28-3
28.2.2. Measuring RSSI at BSR using WipManage ..................... 28-4
28.3. Carrier-to-Interference Ratio ........................................................... 28-5
28.3.1. Spectrum Analysis using WipConfig................................. 28-6
28.3.1.1. Accessing the Spectrum Analyzer ..................... 28-7
28.3.1.2. Setting up the Spectrum Analyzer ..................... 28-7
28.3.1.3. Starting the Spectrum Analyzer ......................... 28-8
28.3.1.4. Viewing Results ................................................. 28-9
28.4. Bit Error Rate (BER)...................................................................... 28-10
28.4.1. Measuring BER Using WipConfig................................... 28-11
28.4.2. Measuring BER Using WipManage ................................ 28-12
28.5. Generating Traffic to Measure Throughput ................................... 28-13
29. Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 29-1
29.1. No PC-BSR Network Link ............................................................... 29-2
29.2. No BSR-SPR/IDR Air Link............................................................... 29-2
29.3. No PC-SPR Network Link ............................................................... 29-3
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This section discusses the purpose, targeted audience, references, organization, and
technical support for this manual.
Purpose
This manual provides step-by-step procedures for commissioning Airspan’s
ASWipLL system. These procedures include, for example:
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Installation of ASWipLL configuration and management software
Initial configuration of ASWipLL devices
Advanced configurations such as configuring transparent bridging, IP routing,
AutoConnect, and frequency tables
Upgrade procedures
Troubleshooting
Targeted Audience
This manual is intended for the person who is responsible for commissioning the
ASWipLL system. This person should be familiar with working with Airspan’s
ASWipLL WipConfig and WipManage programs.
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Referenced Documentation
The following documentation is referenced in some places in this manual:
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WipManage User’s Guide: This manual assumes that you are familiar with
WipManage’s GUI. Airspan recommends that you refer to the WipManage
User’s Guide for descriptions on using WipManage.
WipConfig User’s Guide: This manual assumes that you are familiar with
WipConfig’s GUI. Airspan recommends that you refer to this manual when
performing initial configuration procedures.
ASWipLL Hardware Installation Guide: The manual describes serial
configurations of ASWipLL devices. Therefore, Airspan recommends that you
refer to the ASWipLL Hardware Installation Manual for detailed description of
connecting the cables for serial (or IP network) connections.
Organization of this Manual
This manual is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1, "Introduction": provides an overview of the ASWipLL system.
Chapter 2, "Installing ASWipLL Management Software": provides step-by-
step instructions for installing WipManage and WipConfig.
Chapter 3, "Initial Configuration": provides step-by-step instructions for
initializing BSDU, BSR/PPR, and SPR/IDR devices. In addition, this chapter
also describes the procedure for establishing a network link.
Chapter 4, "Establishing BSR-SPR Link in Router Mode": provides step-by-
step instructions for establishing communication link between the BSR/PPR and
SPR based on IP routing.
Chapter 5, "Establishing BSR-SPR Link in Bridge Mode": provides step-by-
step instructions for establishing communication link between the BSR/PPR and
SPR based on transparent bridging.
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Chapter 6, "Changing Link from Router to Bridge Mode": provides step-by-
step instructions for changing the communication link between the BSR/PPR
and SPR from IP routing mode to transparent bridging mode.
Chapter 7, "Changing Link from Bridge to Router Mode": provides step-by-
step instructions for changing the communication link between the BSR/PPR
and SPR from transparent bridging mode to IP routing mode.
Chapter 8, "Establishing BSR-SPR Link with AutoConnect": provides step-
by-step instructions for establishing communication link between the BSR and
SPR/IDR using the ASWipLL AutoConnect feature.
Chapter 9, "Configuring a Point-to-Point Radio Link": provides step-by-step
instructions for establishing a point-to-point radio (PPR) link between the PPR
and SPR devices.
Chapter 10, "Configuring a Repeater Solution": provides step-by-step
instructions for configuring a repeater solution using a BSR-to-SPR back-to-
back Ethernet connectivity.
Chapter 11, "Managing Bandwidth": provides step-by-step instructions for
defining bandwidth such as Maximum Information Rate (MIR) and Committed
Information Rate (CIR).
Chapter 12, "Defining Static Routes": provides step-by-step instructions for
defining static routes such as from BSR to SPR, and default gateways.
Chapter 13, "Defining Virtual Ports": provides step-by-step instructions for
defining virtual interface ports (i.e. IP addresses).
Chapter 14, "Defining VLANs": provides step-by-step instructions for defining
VLANs for the ASWipLL devices.
Chapter 15, "Defining Air Subnets": provides step-by-step instructions for
defining subnet addresses for the virtual ports of the ASWipLL radios
interfacing with the wireless communication path.
Chapter 16, "Defining ASWipLL as a DHCP Relay Agent": provides a step-
by-step instruction for defining ASWipLL as a DHCP relay agent.
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Chapter 17, "Defining PPPoE": provides step-by-step instructions for defining
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).
Chapter 18, "Configuring BSR Antenna": provides a step-by-step instruction
for configuring the BSR/PPR antenna for antenna diversity.
Chapter 19, "Configuring Radio Transmit Power": provides step-by-step
instructions for configuring transmit power levels for the ASWipLL devices.
Chapter 20, "Managing Frequency Tables": provides step-by-step instructions
for defining frequency tables used in wireless communicate between the
BSR/PPR and SPR.
Chapter 21, "Defining Synchronization": provides step-by-step instructions for
configuring synchronization at an ASWipLL Base Station.
Chapter 22, "Defining Transmission Rate": provides step-by-step instructions
for defining transmission rate in the ASWipLL system.
Chapter 23, "Defining Security": provides step-by-step instructions for defining
security settings such as management stations, public-key encryptions, and IP
filters.
Chapter 24, "Defining Quality of Service": provides step-by-step instructions
for configuring Quality of Service for data and VoIP traffic.
Chapter 25, "Managing Traps": provides step-by-step instructions for receiving
traps in WipManage.
Chapter 26, "Upgrading ASWipLL Database": provides step-by-step
instructions for upgrading the ASWipLL database using WipLL DB Upgrade.
Chapter 27, "Upgrading ASWipLL Devices": provides step-by-step
instructions for upgrading ASWipLL devices.
Chapter 28, "Evaluating Link Quality": provides step-by-step instructions on
evaluating the BSR-SPR link.
Chapter 29, "Troubleshooting": provides solutions to possible problems that
you might encounter when managing and configuring the ASWipLL network.
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