Alvarion BreezeMAX Extreme User guide

BreezeMAX®Extreme
System Manual
Software Version 1.1
June 2009
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New System Manual March 2009
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The Base Transceiver Station (BTS) equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to ETSI EN 301 489-1
rules and Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
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FCC Radiation Hazard Warning
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in Section 1.1307 and 2.1091 of
FCC Rules, the antenna used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on
outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from
all persons.
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This equipment complies with the appropriate essential requirements of Article 3
of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Safety Considerations - General
For the following safety considerations, “Instrument” means the BreezeMAX units'
components and their cables.
Grounding
BTS chassis, Power Feeders and Outdoor Units are required to be bonded to
protective grounding using the bonding stud or screw provided with each unit.
Safety Considerations - DC Powered Equipment
Restricted Access Area: The DC powered equipment should only be installed in a
Restricted Access Area.
Installation Codes: The equipment must be installed according to the latest
edition of the country national electrical codes. For North America, equipment
must be installed in accordance with the US National Electrical Code and the
Canadian Electrical Code.
Overcurrent Protection: A readily accessible Listed branch circuit overcurrent
protective device, rated 60A for the BTS or 20A for the Power Feeder, must be
incorporated in the building wiring.
CAUTION: This equipment is designed to permit connection between the earthed
conductor of the DC supply circuit and the grounding conductor at the
equipment. See installation instructions.
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The equipment must be connected directly to the DC Supply System
grounding electrode conductor.
All equipment in the immediate vicinity must be grounded in the same way,
and not be grounded elsewhere.
The DC supply system is to be local, i.e. within the same premises as the
equipment.
There shall be no disconnect device between the grounded circuit conductor of
the DC source (return) and the point of connection of the grounding electrode
conductor.
Caution
To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so.
Line Voltage
Before connecting this instrument to the power line, make sure that the voltage of
the power source matches the requirements of the instrument.
Radio
The instrument transmits radio energy during normal operation. To avoid possible
harmful exposure to this energy, do not stand or work for extended periods of time
in front of its antenna. The long-term characteristics or the possible physiological
effects of radio frequency electromagnetic fields have not been yet fully
investigated.
Outdoor Units and Antennas Installation and Grounding
Ensure that outdoor units, antennas and supporting structures are properly
installed to eliminate any physical hazard to either people or property. Make sure
that the installation of the outdoor unit, antenna and cables is performed in
accordance with all relevant national and local building and safety codes. Even
where grounding is not mandatory according to applicable regulation and national
codes, it is highly recommended to ensure that the outdoor unit and the antenna
mast (when using external antenna) are grounded and suitable lightning
protection devices are used so as to provide protection against voltage surges and
static charges. In any event, Alvarion is not liable for any injury, damage or
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Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of with
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About This Manual
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About This Manual
This manual describes the BreezeMAX Extreme solution, and details how to
install, operate and manage the BTS system components.
This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting and
operating the BreezeMAX Extreme BTS equipment, and for system administrators
responsible for managing the system.
This manual contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1 - System description: Describes the BreezeMAX Extreme BTS and
its components.
Chapter 2 - Installation: Describes how to install the BTS components.
Chapter 3 - Commissioning: Describes how to configure basic parameters
and validate units' operation.
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration Using the CLI: Describes how to
use the Command Line Interface (CLI) for configuring parameters, checking
system status and monitoring performance.
Glossary: A listing of commonly used terms.

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Contents
Chapter 1 - System Description
1.1 About WiMAX................................................................................................................3
1.2 WiMAX Network Architecture......................................................................................4
1.2.1 The WiMAX Network Reference Model ..............................................................4
1.2.2 Access Service Network (ASN)...........................................................................5
1.2.3 Connectivity Service Network (CSN) ..................................................................6
1.2.4 Network Access Provider (NAP) .........................................................................6
1.2.5 Network Service Provider (NSP).........................................................................6
1.2.6 Base Station (BS)................................................................................................7
1.2.7 ASN Gateway (ASN-GW) ...................................................................................7
1.2.8 Reference Points.................................................................................................9
1.3 BreezeMAX Extreme ..................................................................................................11
1.3.1 General .............................................................................................................11
1.3.2 System Components.........................................................................................12
1.3.3 System Configurations ......................................................................................13
1.3.4 Power Supply ....................................................................................................14
1.3.5 Radio Antennas.................................................................................................14
1.3.6 GPS Antenna ....................................................................................................15
1.4 Specifications.............................................................................................................16
1.4.1 General Modem & Radio...................................................................................16
1.4.2 3.x GHz BTS .....................................................................................................16
1.4.3 5 GHz BTS ........................................................................................................17
1.4.4 Sensitivity ..........................................................................................................18

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1.4.5 3.x GHz Antennas .............................................................................................18
1.4.6 5 GHz Antennas................................................................................................19
1.4.7 Power Supply ....................................................................................................20
1.4.8 GPS Antennas ..................................................................................................21
1.4.9 Data Communication (Ethernet Port) ................................................................21
1.4.10 Configuration and Management........................................................................22
1.4.11 Environmental ...................................................................................................22
1.4.12 BTS Standards Compliance, General ...............................................................22
Chapter 2 - Installation
2.1 BTS Installation..........................................................................................................27
2.1.1 Installation Requirements..................................................................................27
2.1.2 Assembling the Tilt Bracket on the BTS............................................................29
2.1.3 Installing a Lightning Arrestor for the High-Gain GPS Antenna ........................31
2.1.4 Installing the BTS on a Pole..............................................................................31
2.1.5 Mounting the BTS on the Carriage....................................................................34
2.1.6 Wall Mount Installation ......................................................................................36
2.2 GPS Installation..........................................................................................................38
2.2.1 Installation Requirements..................................................................................38
2.2.2 Packing List.......................................................................................................38
2.2.3 Installing the GPS .............................................................................................39
2.3 Indoor Power Supply Installation .............................................................................42
2.3.1 PoE AC/DC Power Supply ................................................................................42
2.3.2 High Power AC/DC Power Supply Unit.............................................................43
2.4 Cable Connections.....................................................................................................44
2.4.1 Cable Connection..............................................................................................46
2.5 External Antennas Connection.................................................................................49

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Chapter 3 - Commissioning
3.1 Configuring Parameters Required for Remote Management.................................52
3.2 Operation Verification................................................................................................54
Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration
4.1 BreezeMAX Extreme System Management..............................................................58
4.2 The Monitor Program.................................................................................................59
4.2.1 Accessing the Monitor Program ........................................................................59
4.2.2 Using the Monitor Program ...............................................................................59
4.3 IP Addresses Configuration......................................................................................62
4.3.1 IP Address Configuration Restrictions ..............................................................62
4.3.2 IP Subnets.........................................................................................................62
4.4 The Main Menu ...........................................................................................................63
4.5 BTS Menu....................................................................................................................64
4.5.1 Show Summary.................................................................................................64
4.5.2 Show Properties................................................................................................66
4.5.3 Configuration.....................................................................................................68
4.5.4 Unit Control .......................................................................................................81
4.5.5 Fault Management ............................................................................................87
4.5.6 Performance Counters ......................................................................................92
4.6 ASN-GW Menu............................................................................................................95
4.6.1 AAA ...................................................................................................................95
4.6.2 Services Menu ................................................................................................105
4.7 Sector Menu..............................................................................................................121
4.7.1 Show Summary...............................................................................................121
4.7.2 Select ..............................................................................................................124
4.8 BS Menu....................................................................................................................133

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4.8.1 Show Summary...............................................................................................133
4.8.2 Select ..............................................................................................................138
4.9 Radio Channel Menu................................................................................................153
4.9.1 Show Summary...............................................................................................153
4.9.2 Select ..............................................................................................................153
4.10Antenna Menu..........................................................................................................155
4.10.1 Show Summary...............................................................................................155
4.10.2 Select ..............................................................................................................156
4.11GPS Menu.................................................................................................................158
4.11.1 Show Summary...............................................................................................158
4.11.2 Configuration...................................................................................................160
4.12MS Menu...................................................................................................................165
4.12.1 Show Summary...............................................................................................165
4.12.2 Show Concise Summary.................................................................................166
4.12.3 Show Summary by BS ....................................................................................166
4.12.4 Show Concise Summary by BS ......................................................................167
4.12.5 Select By MAC ................................................................................................167
4.12.6 Add..................................................................................................................169
4.13Parameters Summary..............................................................................................170
Glossary................................................................................................184

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System Description

Chapter 1 - System Description
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In This Chapter:
“About WiMAX” on page 3
“WiMAX Network Architecture” on page 4
“BreezeMAX Extreme” on page 11
“Specifications” on page 16

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1.1 About WiMAX
Emanating from the broadband world and using all-IP architecture, mobile
WiMAX is the leading technology for implementing personal broadband services.
With huge market potential and affordable deployment costs, mobile WiMAX is on
the verge of a major breakthrough. No other technology offers a full set of
chargeable and differentiated voice, data, and premium video services in a variety
of wireless fashions - fixed, portable and mobile - that increase revenue and
reduce subscriber churn.
WiMAX technology is the solution for many types of high-bandwidth applications
at the same time across long distances and will enable service carriers to converge
the all-IP-based network for triple-play services data, voice, and video.
WiMAX with its QoS support, longer reach, and high data capacity is positioned
for fixed broadband access applications in rural areas, particularly when distance
is too large for DSL and cable, as well as in urban/suburban areas of developing
countries. Among applications for residential are high speed Internet, Voice Over
IP telephony and streaming video/online gaming with additional applications for
enterprise such as Video conferencing, Video surveillance and secured Virtual
Private Network (with need for high security). WiMAX technology allows covering
applications with media content requesting more bandwidth.
WiMAX allows portable and mobile access applications, with incorporation in
notebook computers and PDAs, allowing for urban areas and cities to become
“metro zones” for portable and mobile outdoor broadband wireless access. As
such WiMAX is the natural complement to 3G networks by offering higher
bandwidth and to Wi-Fi networks by offering broadband connectivity in larger
areas.
The WiMAX Forum is an organization of leading operators and communications
component and equipment companies. The WiMAX Forum’s charter is to promote
and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless access
equipment that conforms to the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) 802.16 and ETSI HiperMAN standards. The ultimate goal of the WiMAX
Forum is to accelerate the introduction of cost-effective broadband wireless access
services into the marketplace. Standards-based, interoperable solutions enable
economies of scale that, in turn, drive price and performance levels unachievable
by proprietary approaches, making WiMAX Forum Certified products.

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1.2 WiMAX Network Architecture
1.2.1 The WiMAX Network Reference Model
Figure 1-1 shows the basic mobile WiMAX network architecture as defined by the
WiMAX Forum NWG.
.
Figure 1-2 shows the ASN-GW architecture for networks with multiple ASN-GWs
(distributed network architecture).
Figure 1-1: Mobile WiMAX Network Reference Model

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The various components and entities involved in the networking architecture are
described in the following sections:
1.2.2 Access Service Network (ASN)
An ASN is defined as a complete set of network functions needed to provide radio
access to a WiMAX subscriber. The ASN provides the following mandatory
functions:
WiMAX Layer-2 (L2) connectivity with WiMAX mobile station (MS)
Transfer of AAA messages to the WiMAX subscriber's home network service
provider (H-NSP) for authentication, authorization and session accounting for
subscriber sessions
Network discovery and selection of the WiMAX subscriber's preferred NSP
Relay functionality for establishing Layer-3 (L3) connectivity with a WiMAX MS
(i.e. IP address allocation)
Radio resource management
ASN-CSN tunneling
Figure 1-2: ASN Reference Model containing Multiple ASN-GWs