Alvarion BreezeNET B User guide

S/W Version 3.1
May 2005
P/N 214057
System Manual
BreezeNET
®
B

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according to the attached documentation, for a period of fourteen (14) month
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may release to its Customers firmware updates, which include additional
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Electronic Emission Notices
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.
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
The BreezeNET B 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 and to ETSI EN
301 489-1 rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
environment notwithstanding use in commercial, business and industrial
environments. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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FCC Radiation Hazard Warning
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirement in section 1.1307, the antenna
used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent
structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meter from al persons for
antennas with a gain up to 28 dBi and 2.6 meter for a 31.2 dBi dish antenna,
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with the appropriate essential requirements of Article 3
of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Safety Considerations
For the following safety considerations, “Instrument” means the BreezeNET B
system’s components and their cables.
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 Unit and Antenna 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
regulation violations associated with or caused by installation, grounding or
lightning protection.
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warranty and any repair thereafter shall be charged for. It could also void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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About This Manual
This manual describes the BreezeNET B Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Release
3.1 and how to install, operate and manage the system components.
This manual is intended for technicians responsible for installing, setting up and
operating the BreezeNET B system, and for system administrators responsible for
managing the system.
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
 Chapter 1 – System description: Describes the BreezeNET B system and its
components.
 Chapter 2 – Installation: Describes how to install the system components.
 Chapter 3 – Commissioning: Describes how to configure basic parameters,
align the antenna and validate unit operation.
 Chapter 4 – Operation and Administration: Describes how to use the
BreezeNET B Configuration Utility application for configuring parameters,
checking system status and monitoring performance.
 Appendix A – Software Version Loading Using TFTP: Describes how to load
a new software version using TFTP.
 Appendix B – File Download and Upload Using TFTP: Describes how to
download and upload configuration files using TFTP. This procedure is also
applicable for uploading country code and feature license files.
 Appendix C – Using the Restore Link Parameters Utility: Describes how to
use the special Restore Link Parameters utility to enable management access
to units where wrong or unknown configuration disables regular access to the
unit for management purposes.
 Appendix D – Preparing the indoor to outdoor cable: Provides details on
preparation of the indoor to outdoor Ethernet cable.
 Appendix E – Parameters Summary: Provides an at a glance summary of the
configuration parameters, value ranges and default values.

About This Manual
 Appendix F – Using the Feature License Web application: Describes how to
use the Feature License web application for getting License Keys.
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Contents
Chapter 1 - System Description ...............................................................1
1.1 Introducing BreezeNET B............................................................................................. 2
1.2 System Components.................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Radio specifications.............................................................................................5
1.3.2 Data Communication........................................................................................... 7
1.3.3 Configuration and Management .......................................................................... 8
1.3.4 Physical and Electrical.........................................................................................9
1.3.5 Standards Compliance, General........................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 - Installation ..........................................................................13
2.1 Installation Requirements.......................................................................................... 14
2.1.1 Packing List ....................................................................................................... 14
2.1.2 Indoor-to-Outdoor Cables..................................................................................15
2.2 Equipment Location Guidelines................................................................................ 16
2.3 Installing the Outdoor Unit......................................................................................... 17
2.3.1 Pole Mounting the Outdoor Unit ........................................................................ 17
2.3.2 Connecting the Ground and Antenna Cables....................................................19
2.4 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable................................................................. 20
2.4.1 Units with an Installed Waterproof Seal.............................................................20
2.4.2 Units with a Waterproof Seal Supplied with the Ethernet Cable........................21
2.5 Installing the Universal IDU Indoor Unit................................................................... 22

Contents
2.5.1 RESET Button Functionality ..............................................................................23
Chapter 3 - Commissioning....................................................................25
3.1 Configuring Basic Parameters...................................................................................26
3.2 Aligning the RB’s Antennas.......................................................................................29
3.3 Configuring the Maximum Modulation Level ...........................................................30
3.4 Operation Verification.................................................................................................32
3.4.1 Outdoor Unit Verification....................................................................................32
3.4.2 Indoor Unit Verification.......................................................................................34
3.4.3 Verifying Data Connectivity................................................................................35
Chapter 4 - Operations...........................................................................37
4.1 Working with the Monitor Program ...........................................................................38
4.1.1 Accessing the Monitor Program Using Telnet....................................................38
4.1.2 Common Operations..........................................................................................40
4.2 Menus and Parameters...............................................................................................41
4.2.1 Main Menu .........................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Info Screens Menu.............................................................................................41
4.2.3 Unit Control Menu..............................................................................................46
4.2.4 Basic Configuration Menu..................................................................................59
4.2.5 Site Survey Menu...............................................................................................61
4.2.6 Advanced Configuration Menu...........................................................................74
Appendix A - Software Version Loading Using TFTP ..........................123
Appendix B - File Download and Upload Using TFTP..........................127
Appendix C - Using the Set Factory Defaults Utility...........................131
Appendix D - Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable..........................133
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Appendix E - Parameters Summary .....................................................137
E.1 Parameters Summary............................................................................................... 138
E.1.1 Unit Control Parameters.................................................................................. 138
E.1.2 IP Parameters..................................................................................................139
E.1.3 Air Interface Parameters..................................................................................139
E.1.4 Network Management Parameters.................................................................. 142
E.1.5 Bridge Parameters........................................................................................... 143
E.1.6 Performance Parameters.................................................................................144
E.1.7 Service Parameters.........................................................................................145
E.1.8 Security Parameters........................................................................................146
Appendix F - Using the Feature License Web Application ..................147
F.1 The Feature License Web Application.................................................................... 148
F.1.1 Loading License Strings to Devices................................................................. 150
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Figures
Figure 2-1: Threaded Holes/Grooves .........................................................................................................18
Figure 2-2: 3" Pole Installation Using Special Brackets..............................................................................18
Figure 2-3: Bottom Panel of the Outdoor Unit (without the seal assembly)................................................19
Figure 2-4: The Waterproof Seal ................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-5: IDU PS 1036 Front Panel.........................................................................................................22
Figure 2-6: IDU PS 1073 Front Panel.........................................................................................................22
Figure 4-1: Main Menu (Administrator Level) .............................................................................................39
Figure D-1: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments....................................................................................134

Tables
Table 1-1: Frequency Bands.........................................................................................................................2
Table 1-2: 5 GHz Band Detached Antennas ................................................................................................4
Table 1-3: Radio Specifications....................................................................................................................5
Table 1-4: Data Communication...................................................................................................................7
Table 1-5: Configuration and Management ..................................................................................................8
Table 1-6: Mechanical Specifications ...........................................................................................................9
Table 1-7: Connectors.................................................................................................................................10
Table 1-8: Electrical Specifications.............................................................................................................10
Table 1-9: Environmental Specifications.....................................................................................................11
Table 1-10: Standards Compliance, General .............................................................................................11
Table 2-1: Approved Category 5E Cables..................................................................................................15
Table 3-1: Basic Parameters ......................................................................................................................26
Table 3-2: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level .............................................................................31
Table 3-3: BU-ODU LEDs...........................................................................................................................32
Table 3-4: RB-ODU LEDs...........................................................................................................................33
Table 3-5: RB-ODU SNR Bar LED Functionality........................................................................................34
Table 3-6: PS1036 IDU LEDs.....................................................................................................................34
Table 3-7: PS1073 IDU LEDs.....................................................................................................................35
Table 4-1: Default Passwords.....................................................................................................................38
Table 4-2: Parameters not reset after Set Complete Factory/Operator Defaults .......................................48
Table 4-3: Parameters that are not reset after Set Partial Factory/Operator Defaults...............................49
Table 4-4: Authentication and Association Process ...................................................................................69
Table 4-5: VLAN Management Port Functionality ......................................................................................98
Table 4-6: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Access Link .............................................................................99

Tables
Table 4-7: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Trunk Link ..............................................................................100
Table 4-8: VLAN Data Port Functionality - Hybrid Link.............................................................................100
Table 4-9: Recommended Maximum Modulation Level*...........................................................................108
Table D-1: Cable Color Codes ..................................................................................................................134
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In This Chapter:
 Introducing BreezeNET B, page 2
 System Components, page 4
 Specifications, page 5

Chapter 1 - System Description
1.1 Introducing BreezeNET B
BreezeNET B is a high performance wireless bridge system that provides high-
capacity, high-speed point-to-point links. The BreezeNET B system utilizes
advanced technologies to support optimal performance in spectrally polluted
environments. BreezeNET B products operate in Time Division Duplex (TDD)
mode, using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) modulation
with Forward Error Correction (FEC) coding. Using the enhanced multi-path
resistance capabilities of OFDM modem technology, BreezeNET B enables
operation in near and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) environments. These qualities
enable service providers to reach a previously inaccessible and broader segment
of the subscriber population. The system also features adaptive modulation for
automatic selection of modulation schemes, including BPSK, QPSK, 16 and 64
QAM to maximize data rate and improve spectral efficiency.
Where allowed by applicable radio regulations, BreezeNET B supports the use of
40 MHz frequency channels. When using 40 MHz (instead of 20 MHz) the
BreezeNET B is operating in the “Turbo Mode”. The use of this “Turbo Mode”
increases the net throughput of the BreezeNET B link, especially for links that
suffer from low net throughput due to challenging link budget conditions that
result from very long link distances, RF absorbing terrain or non line of sight.
Alternatively, the Turbo Mode can extend the range of the BreezeNET B while the
capacity is maintained constant.
BreezeNET B supports sensitive applications through optional use of
authentication and/or data encryption utilizing WEP or AES algorithm with 128-
bit keys. The system supports Virtual LANs based on IEEE 802.1Q, enabling
secure operation and Virtual Private Network (VPN) services and enabling tele-
workers or remote offices to conveniently access their enterprise network.
BreezeNET B products are currently available in the following frequency bands:
Table 1-1: Frequency Bands
Band Frequencies (GHz)
5.2 5.150 – 5.350
5.3 5.250 – 5.350
5.4 5.470 – 5.725
5.8 5.725 – 5.850
The available frequencies, as well as other parameters, depend on applicable local
regulations. The actual operating frequencies used by the system can be
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