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Alcatel 9900
Multiservice broadband
wireless access solution
Terminal Station – release2.0
USER MANUAL

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Table of contents
1 – Foreword 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 – Structure of the manual 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 – Using the manual 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 – Safety instructions 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.1 – General rules 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.2 – Symbols on products 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.3 – Symbols used in the document 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 – Equipment overview 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 – Overview of the A9900 system 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 – Composition of the A9900 system 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 – A9900 system specifications 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1 – Frequency bands used 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.2 – Radio transmission specifications (typical values) 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.3 – Capacity 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 – Description of the Terminal Station (9900TS) 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 – Examples of configuration of the Terminal Station (9900TS) 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1 – Mono “NT” without repeater 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.2 – Mono “NT” with repeater 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.3 – Multi “NT” (max.4) with passive splitters and repeaters 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6 – Technical specifications of the Terminal Station (9900TS) 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6.1 – RT specifications 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6.2 – NT specifications 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 – Installation of the 9900TS Terminal Station 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 – Equipment delivery 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.1 – Unpacking 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2 – Checking the configuration 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 – Labels on the equipment 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 – Installing the equipment 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.1 – Information required for installation 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.2 – Precautions concerning electromagnetic compatibility 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.3 – Tools required 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 – Installation of the Terminal Station RT unit 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.1 – Definition of assemblies with respect to chosen polarization 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.2 – Installation of the 9900RT on a wall or flat vertical surface 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.3 – Installation of the RT unit on a tube 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.4 – Grounding the RT unit 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 – Installation of the RT/NT link 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 – Installation of the Terminal Station 9900NT Indoor Unit 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6.1 – Installation of the 9900NT unit on a desktop 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6.2 – Installation of the NT unit on a vertical wall support 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.6.3 – Installation of the NT unit on a 19” rack 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6.4 – Grounding the NT unit 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 – Installation of one or more repeater modules 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.8 – Installation of one or several repeaters with passive splitter(s) 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 – Commissioning the 9900TS Terminal Station 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 – Purpose 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 – Commissioning the RT unit 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1 – Equipment required 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.2 – Site configuration and adjustment procedures 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 – Commissioning the NT IDU 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 – Client terminal connections 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.1 – Ethernet connector 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.2 – G703 connector 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.3 – X21 connector 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 – Operation and maintenance 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 – Network supervision 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 – Preventive maintenance 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 – Corrective maintenance 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.1 – Methodology 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.2 – Use of 9900LT software programs for alarm localisation 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 – Changing the NT unit 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 – Changing the RT unit 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 – Changes of configuration 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 – Use of NT unit supervision 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 – Declaration, deletion, reset of an NT unit 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 – Implementation of customer services 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 – Changing an RT unit 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5 – Changing the BS on an NT 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix 1 – 9900 TS INSTALLATION SHEET 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix 2 – Using the DALLET[ system by SOFRER] for 1 m & 1.5 m high mast on rooftop 61
Appendix 3 – Mounting coaxial connectors 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix 4 – List of abbreviations/Liste des abréviations 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 – Foreword
1.1 –Structure of the manual
This manual is for users with a sound knowledge of how to operate and install point–multipoint microwave
systems and how to use a PC-based craft terminal running the Windowstoperating system. With it, you
should quickly be able to operate the equipment. It is not intended to replace the training services that we can
provide for your particular needs.
The manual is divided into seven sections followed by appendixes:
– Foreword
– Description of the equipment
– Installation of the equipment
– Servicing
– Maintenance
– Upgrading configurations
– Appendixes
1.2 –Using the manual
With this manual, you should be able to commission and operate the described equipment to a basic level.
You should always read this manual in conjunction with the attached “Update” document (if provided) so that
you are aware of the latest equipment upgrades.
Manual updates
This edition of the manual describes hardware and software releases of the following revision indexes and
above:
Hardware revision: 01
In cases where an equipment upgrade affects the content of the manual, the relevant modification should be
inserted in the “Update” document, with the same reference number, but with code type VE (instead of TQ).
When the number or extent of the changes justifies it, they should be incorporated in the body of the manual
and the manual’s revision index should be incremented. Revision bars will show the differences from the
previous version.
Note:MS-DOS,MICROSOFTandWINDOWSareregisteredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.

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1.3 –Safetyinstructions
1.3.1 – General rules
The following generalsafety precautionsmust beobserved by theinstaller andthe operator. ALCATEL
assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Ground the equipment:
ForSafetyClass1equipment,alwaysconnecttheearthconductorofthepowercabletoanappropriateearthing
device.
DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in presence of flammable gases or fumes.
For protection against fire:
replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of the same voltage and current rating and type.
Dangerous voltages:
Users must not remove equipment covers or shields. The installation and maintenance procedures described
in this manual are for use by service–trained personnel only.
DO NOT operate equipment which may be damaged:
Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this equipment have been impaired,
ISOLATE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY and do not use the equipment until safe operation can be verified by
service–trained personnel. If necessary, return the equipment to Alcatel After Sales for service and repair.
DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment:
Return the product to Alcatel Customer Service for servicing and repair.
1.3.2 – Symbols on products
1.3.2.1 – Danger symbols
When subsystems and modules have warning labels, it is extremely important to follow their instructions.
These labels are designed to indicate dangerous situations; they may contain any standard symbol or anytext
considered necessary to protect users and employees.
The most frequent danger situations and symbols are:
Danger or general warning
Prompts the user to refer to the manual.
Dangerous electrical voltages
Close to dangerous voltages (>42.4 V AC peak, 60 V DC; power level >240 VA) you will find
this warning label
Presence of heat-radiating mechanical parts

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1.3.2.2 – Earth symbols
Terminal for connecting the protective earth conductor in power supply wiring
Other earth terminal
1.3.2.3 – Other symbols
Indicates compliance with European standards
1.3.3 – Symbols used in the document
These symbols alert the reader the possible risks. They indicate:
– the cause and type of danger,
– the possible consequences,
– the preventive action.
1.3.3.1 – Warning
–protection of personnel,
– warning of a possible dangerous situation,
– danger of fatal or serious injury.
1.3.3.2 – Precautions
–protection of equipment,
– warning of a procedure, practice or condition that could be dangerous to
equipment or its environment,
– danger of damage to the equipment or its environment; permanentloss of data
possible.
– This symbol, introducing the description of a procedure, indicates that it will
cause the link to be temporarily disconnected.
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– Thissymbol,introducingthedescriptionofaprocedure, indicatesthat itcannot
be continued without a full knowledge of the data contained in the procedure
sheet concerning the stations concerned.
STOP

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2 – Equipment overview
2.1 –Overview of the A9900 system
The Alcatel 9900 is a multi–service broadband wireless local loop system designed to provide telecom
services to small and medium–sized enterprises.
Broad band WLL (Wireless Local Loop) system, Alcatel 9900 allows operators to offer rapid provision – to a
large number of client sites – of a comprehensive range of telephone and data transmission services.
For cellular phone network operators, Alcatel 9900 offers the possibility of linking base stations to base
station controllers. This makes Alcatel 9900 an economical transmission solution, for the implementation or
extension of high traffic density areas coverage.
Formixed network operators (fixedandmobile), Alcatel 9900enablesto connect,withthe samesystem,fixed
professional end user as well as base stations of cellular telephony.
Figure 1 – A9900 System – Local point–multipoint service distribution –
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Company D
Company C
Company A
Company B
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2.2 –Compositionof the A9900 system
An A9900 network cell consists of the following:
Sa common base station designated 9900BS;
Sand several terminal stations distributed across the user sites, and designated 9900TS.
Figure 2 – Base Station and Terminal Stations
“Digital Base Station”
DBS
“Terminal Stations”
“Radio Base Station”
RBS
9900BS
nx9900TS