Alvarion BreezeNET BU User manual

P/N 215262 April 2009
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BU and RB Quick Installation Guide
This Quick Installation Guide is intended for experienced
installers. For more information refer to the relevant sections in
the System Manual.
Package Content
Check that the package for each unit contains:
•IDU Indoor Unit with a wall mounting kit
•Mains power cord
•Outdoor Unit with an integrated antenna or with a connection to
an external antenna
•Pole mounting kit for the Outdoor Unit
•Two sets of stickers (attached to the ODU). Each set includes two
stickers, one with the ODU’s MAC address and one with the S/N
details.
•Indoor-to-outdoor Ethernet cable kit, including 20m Category 5E
cable with a shielded RJ-45 connector crimped on one end, a
waterproof sealing assembly and two shielded RJ-45 connectors.
•This Quick Installation Guide
Additional Equipment and Tools required for
Installation
•Antenna (for ODU without an integrated antenna).
•If the Indoor-to-Outdoor cable supplied with the equipment is not
long enough - Category 5 Ethernet cable and two shielded RJ-45
connectors
•Ethernet cable (straight for connecting to a hub/switch etc.,
crossed for connecting directly to a PC’s NIC).
•Crimping tool for RJ-45 connectors.
•Grounding cable with an appropriate termination.
•Mains plug adapter or termination plug (if the power plug on the
supplied AC power cord does not fit local power outlets).
•Portable PC with Ethernet card and Telnet or Configuration Utility
SW, and a crossed Ethernet cable.
•Installation tools and materials, including appropriate means (e.g.
a pole) for installing the outdoor equipment.
WARNING: ONLY experienced installation professionals
who are familiar with local building and safety
codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed
by the appropriate government regulatory
authorities should install outdoor units and
antennas. Failure to do so may void the
equipment warranty and may expose the end
user or Service Provider to legal and financial
liabilities. The manufacturer and its resellers
or distributors are not liable for injury,
damage or regulation violations associated
with the installation of Outdoor Units or
antennas.
Installation Guidelines
1.Select the optimal locations for the equipment using the following
guidelines:
a.The ODU with its integrated antenna (or the detached antenna)
should be installed to provide a direct, or near line of sight with

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the antenna of the other side. The higher the placement of the
antenna (integral or external), the better the achievable link
quality.
b.ODU units with a detached antenna (D model) should be
installed as close as possible to the antenna (to ensure that the
antenna's characteristics are not affected the distance must be
higher than 10 cm).
c. The location of the ODU should enable easy access to the unit
for installation and testing.
d.The indoor equipment should be installed as close as possible
to the location where the indoor-to-outdoor cable enters the
building. The location of the indoor equipment should take into
account its connection to a power outlet and the CPE.
2.Mount the outdoor unit using either the special brackets and
open-ended bolts supplied with the unit, or metal bands (9/16”
wide, at least 12” long).
NOTE: Be sure to insert the open ended bolts with the
grooves pointing outward, since these grooves
enable you to use a screwdriver to fasten the bolts
to the unit.
3. Use appropriate sealing material to protect the ODU connections
against moisture and humidity. Use removable sealing material,
such as a tar seal, to enable future access to the connector. Use
high quality sealing material such as Scotch® 130C Linerless
Rubber Splicing Tape from 3M to ensure protection against dust
and water. Loop & tie the cables near the unit for strain relief and
for routing water away from the unit: use additional cable strips to
route the cable such that water can accumulate on the cable
bends, away from the unit.
4.Connect a grounding cable between the Ground terminal of the
ODU (marked ) and a good ground connection. For an ODU
with external antenna, connect the RF connector located on the
top panel of the ODU (marked ) to the antenna. The RF
connectors should be properly sealed to protect against rain and
moisture.
5.Verify that the O-ring of the sealing assembly supplied with the
indoor-to-outdoor cable kit is in place. Connect the cable to the
Ethernet connector of the outdoor unit, attach the sealing
assembly to the unit and tighten the nut. Make sure that the
external jack of the cable is well inside the sealing assembly to
guarantee a good sealing.
6.Route the cable to the location selected for the indoor unit.
Assemble an RJ-45 connector with a protective cover on the
indoor end of the cable. Before inserting the cable into the
connector, take back the shield drain wire to ensure a good
connection with the connector’s shield after crimping.
7.Attach the ODU’s MAC address and S/N stickers to the bottom of
the IDU for future reference. (save the spare set of stickers for
future use).

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8.Mount the indoor unit and connect the outdoor-to-indoor cable to
its RADIO port. Connect the indoor unit to the AC mains using the
power cord supplied with the unit.
NOTE: The indoor unit should be connected to the power
source only after it has been connected to the outdoor
unit.
The color codes of the power cord are:
Brown Phase ~
Blue Neutral 0
Yellow/green Grounding
9.Use a straight Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port to a
Hub/Switch. Use a crossed Ethernet cable to connect directly to a
PC’s NIC.
Basic Configuration
1.Initial configuration can be performed either via Telnet or using
the configuration utility.
2.Connect a PC to the Ethernet port, using a crossed cable. The
default IP address is 10.0.0.1.
3.If you use Telnet for initial configuration, run the Telnet program.
Select your permitted access level and enter your password (the
default Installer password is “user”). Access the Basic
Configuration menu and configure the basic parameters required
to allow connectivity with the base station and to support remote
management of the unit. In many installations, most of these
parameters should not be changed from their default values. The
following list includes the basic parameters and their default
values:
Basic Configuration
Parameter Default Comment
Change Unit Type to
RB (in Unit Control
Menu)
If necessary.
Reset before
continuing with
configuration.
Ethernet Port
Negotiation Mode Auto Negotiation
IP Address 10.0.0.1
Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway
Address 0.0.0.0
DHCP Option Disable
Access to DHCP BU: From
Ethernet Only
RB: From
Wireless Only
ESSID ESSID1

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Parameter Default Comment
Hidden ESSID Option
(BU) Disable
Hidden ESSID
Support (RB) Disable
Operator ESSID
Option (BU) Enable
Operator ESSID (BU) ESSID1
Wi2 IP Address (RB) 0.0.0.0 (none) Applicable only to WI2
installations
Country Code Select Depends on
factory
configuration
Applicable only for
5.4 and 5.8 GHz
units. Country Code
must comply with
local regulations.
Sub-Band Select
(BU) 1
Frequency (BU)
The lowest frequency in
the selected
Sub-Band
User Defined
Frequency Subset
(RB)
A (All)
DFS Required By
Regulation (BU, if
DFS is supported by
Country Code)
Depends on
Country Code
Frequency Subset
Definition (BU, if DFS
is supported)
All frequencies Applicable only if
DFS is enabled
DFS Detection
Algorithm (BU using
Universal Country
Code in 5.4 or 5.8
GHz band)
ETSI Applicable only if
DFS is enabled
Transmit Power Depends on
HW Revision
and Sub Band
Transmit Power in RB
cannot be higher than
the Maximum Tx
Power parameter.
Maximum Tx Power Depends on
HW Revision
and Sub Band
Maximum Tx Power
cannot be higher than
the upper limit
defined in the Sub
Band in use.

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Parameter Default Comment
ATPC Option Enable
Tx Control (BU) On
Antenna Gain (units
with external
antenna)
According to
the antenna
supplied with
the unit and
the Sub Band.
If set to “Not Set Yet”,
must be configured
according to actual
value, taking into
account cable’s
attenuation
(otherwise the unit
will not transmit).
Best BU Support
(RB) Disable
Preferred BU MAC
Address (RB) 00-00-00-00- 00-00 (none) Applicable only when Best BU Support is
enabled
Link Distance Mode
(BU) Automatic
Maximum Link
Distance (BU) 0 (No Compensation)
Maximum Modulation
Level (RB) 8
VLAN ID-
Management 65535
Authentication
Algorithm Open System Availability of security parameters depends
on support according
to the country code.
Data Encryption
Option Disable
Security Mode WEP
Default Key (RB) Key 1
Default Multicast Key
(BU) Key 1
Key 1 to Key 4 00…0 (32
zeros = no
key)
4.Reset the unit to apply the changes.
Aligning the Antennas
1.Point the antenna of the BU towards the direction of the RB, and
vice versa.
2.Verify that the power indication of the unit is on. Verify that the
W-LINK LED of the ODU is on, indicating wireless link
connectivity. If the W-LINK LED is off, check that the ESSID and
Frequency parameters are correctly configured. If necessary,
increase the transmit power level to its maximum value. If the
units are still not associated with each other, try to improve the
quality of the link by changing the direction of the antenna or by
placing the antenna at a higher or alternate location.

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3.In the RB, rotate the antenna until the maximum SNR reading is
achieved, where at least 1 green LED is on: If you encounter
prolonged difficulty in illuminating the minimum required number
of green LEDs, try to improve the reception quality by placing the
antenna at a higher point or in an alternate location. You may
need to repeat the process at the side of the BU, using the Link
Quality Indicator (in Telnet).
4.Ensure that the front of the antenna is directed towards the other
unit. However, in certain conditions, such as when the line of site
to is hampered, better reception may be achieved using a
reflected signal. In this case, the antennas are not always
directed each other.
5. Secure the unit firmly to the pole.
Verifying Proper Operation
1.Once you have connected the unit to an Ethernet outlet, verify
that the green Ethernet connectivity indicator is on, blinking
whenever the unit receives or transmits traffic on the Ethernet
port.
2.Verify data connectivity by pinging the other unit or by connecting
to the Internet.
3.To verify proper operation of the outdoor and indoor units, view
the LED indicators:
PS1073 Indoor Unit LEDs
Name Description Functionality
POWER Power Indication Green – IDU power is OK.
Off - No power or power
failure.
ETH Self test and end-
to-end Ethernet
connectivity
indication
Off – No Ethernet
connectivity has been
detected between the
outdoor unit and the device
connected to the indoor unit.
Green– Self-test passed and
Ethernet connection
confirmed by the outdoor unit
(Ethernet integrity check
passed). Blinking whenever
there traffic on the Ethernet
port.

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Outdoor Unit LEDs - RB
Name Description Functionality
W-
LINK
Wireless Link
traffic
Indication
Green: Unit is associated
with a BU, no wireless link
activity
Blinking Green: Data
received or transmitted on
the wireless link. Blinking
rate is proportional to traffic
rate.
Off: Wireless link disabled
Status Self-test and
power
indication
Green: Power is available
and self-test passed.
Blinking Amber: Testing
(not ready for operation)
Red: Self-test failed. Fatal
error
ETH Ethernet
activity/
connectivity
indication
Green: Ethernet link
between the indoor and
outdoor units is detected,
no activity
Blinking Green: Ethernet
connectivity is OK, with
traffic on the port. Blinking
rate proportional to traffic
rate.
Red: No Ethernet
connectivity between the
indoor and outdoor units.
SNR
bar Received signal
strength
Indication
Red LED: Signal is too low
(SNR < 4dB).
8 green LEDs: Quality of
the received signal.
Orange LED: Signal is too
high (SNR > 50dB).

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Outdoor Unit LEDs - BU
Name Description Functionality
W-
LINK
Wireless Link
traffic
Indication
Green – Unit is associated
with an RB
Blinking red – Unit is not
associated
Off – Wireless link is
disabled
Status Self-test and
power
indication
Green: Power is available
and self-test passed.
Blinking Amber: Testing
(not ready for operation)
Red: Self-test failed. Fatal
error
ETH Ethernet
activity/
connectivity
indication
Green: Ethernet link
between the indoor and
outdoor units is detected
Red: No Ethernet
connectivity between the
indoor and outdoor units.
SNR
bar Received signal
strength
Indication
Red LED: Signal is too low
(SNR < 4dB).
8 green LEDs: Quality of
the received signal.
Orange LED: Signal is too
high (SNR > 50dB).
Electronic Emission Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
a.This device may not cause harmful interference.
b.This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to EN300385 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.
FCC Radiation Hazard Warning
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirement, 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.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with the appropriate essential
requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.