Aperto PacketWave 1000 Series Quick guide

PACKETWAVE
Fixed Wireless Broadband Access System
PACKETWAVE 1000 SERIES
BASE STATIONEQUIPMENT
Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual
070-20000340-01
Rev.A,July2001

PacketWave 1000 Manual
©Copyright 2001 by Aperto Networks
All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change.
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and ServiceQ are trademarks of Aperto Networks.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
PART 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received includinginterference that may cause undes-
ired operations.
FCC NOTICE: Radio and Television Interference
The PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment or device.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's.
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

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CONTENTS
Table of Contents
PREFACE
Scope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Intended Audience for this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
General Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
CHAPTER1. QUICKSTARTGUIDE
Planning, Site Preparation, and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installing and Starting Base Station Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Installing and Starting Subscriber Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
CHAPTER2. PACKETWAVE SYSTEMOVERVIEW
Conceptual Overview of the PacketWave System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Cell Size, Capacity, and Scalability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Multiple Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
IP-Based System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Range of Backhaul Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Subscriber and Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Technological Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
RapidBurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
OptimaLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
ServiceQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Base Station (Cell Site) Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Base Station Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Multiple Base Station Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Base Station Radios and Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Subscriber Site Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
The PacketWave System’s IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Address Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Clustering Wireless Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
SU-to-SU Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Multiple Subnets on a Wireless Subsystem (WSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Variable-Length Subnets (VLSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
TFTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
SNTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
SMTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
System Log Server (Syslog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
SNMP Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Configuration and Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
WaveCenter Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Web-Based GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
SNMP Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Service Offerings and QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Concepts of PacketWave Service Level Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Assigning Service Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
CHAPTER3. SYSTEMPLANNING
Cell Site Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Subscriber Site Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
IP Planning: Addressing and Subnetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Configuration Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Service Level Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
CHAPTER4. INSTALLINGBASE STATIONUNITS
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Front-Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting the Radios to the BSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting the Backhaul Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Interconnecting Multiple BSUs at a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Connecting an External Reference Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Connecting to the Alarm/Control Relay Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Connecting to the RS-232 Craft Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
CHAPTER5. INSTALLINGRADIOSAND ANTENNAS
Installing the Antenna Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Mounting the Antennas and Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Running the Radio Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Radio to Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Radio to Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Radio Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Control Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
DC Voltage Insertion for Extra-Long Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

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CHAPTER6. BSU AND SUBSCRIBER
CONFIGURATION
Installing the WaveCenter Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
How the WaveCenter Configuration Manager Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
BSU and Subscriber Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Configuration Screen Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Managing Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Opening and Loading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Saving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Downloading Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Using the WaveCenter Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Base Station Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Configuring Wireless Subsystems (WSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Frame Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Channel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Radio Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Multiple Subnet Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
CD Packet Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Preamble Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Configuring the Main Base Station Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
General Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Server IP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Bridging/Clustering Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Configuring SNMP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Configuring Email Alert Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Subscriber Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Configuring Subscriber System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Configuring Subscriber SNMP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
Configuring Packet Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Configuring Service Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
Configuring Service Flow Classifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Configuring Routing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
Configuring Subscriber Email Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
Configuring NAT Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37
Configuring the Subscriber Indoor Unit’s DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Other Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39
CHAPTER7. NETWORK CONFIGURATION
AND START-UP
Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Required and Recommended Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Optional Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Preparing the TFTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Configuring the DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
System Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Adding Base Station Units and/or Subscribers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Other Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

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PREFACE
This manual is part of the documentation for the PacketWave fixed broadband
wireless system for delivering high-speed subscriber services. The PacketWave
documentation set includes:
•PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit Installation, Configuration, and Operation
Manual: part number 070-20000340-0x
•PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment Installation and Operation Man-
ual: part number 070-20000330-0x
SCOPE OFTHISMANUAL
This manual documents Release 1, Phase 1 (R1P1) of the PacketWave System
This manual provides the following information:
•A QuickStart section for rapidly placing a PacketWave System in operation.
•A conceptual overview of the PacketWave System.
•Descriptions of the PacketWave hardware components, including base station
and subscriber equipment.
•Descriptions of the PacketWave software components, including configuration
programs, management interfaces, installation utilities, and monitoring/diag-
nostic functions.
•System and site planning information.
•Complete installation instructions for base station equipment.
•System configuration, management, and diagnostic procedures.
Installation and operating instructions for subscriber equipment (CPE) are provided in
the PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment Installation and Operation manual.

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CONVENTIONSUSEDINTHISMANUAL
PacketWave manuals represent special kinds of text as follows:
•Files names and URLs are represented in italics, with variables described inside
angle brackets. For example, if the URL http://<IP address>/bsu.htm is refer-
enced, you will replace the variable <IP address> with the appropriate real IP
address.
•Management interface text is represented by a bold font: for example, the
Generate Config File button.
•Labels on equipment are represented in a bold sans serif font: for example, the
Control connector.
WARNING: This format is used to indicate the possibility of personal injury
or serious damage to equipment.
CAUTION: This format is used to indicate the possibility of system or equip-
ment operation problems.
Items of special importance will be formatted and marked by a pointing-hand
icon, as this paragraph is.
INTENDEDAUDIENCEFORTHISMANUAL
This manual is intended for system designers and planners, base station installers,
system operators, and others requiring or desiring information about the PacketWave
System. It provides information specific to the PacketWave system, but cannot and
should not be considered a tutorial on relevant technologies and practices.
It is expected that system designers and planners are knowledgeable about radio
communications, cellular communication systems, and IP networks. Tutorials on
these subjects are beyond the scope of this manual, and are readily available in pub-
lished and on-line materials.
Installation of radio equipment involves numerous factors, such as lightning and
weather protection, requiring considerable expertise. It is assumed that equipment
installers are professionals with knowledge of the principles and standard practices
and procedures of cell site installation, with all relevant safety requirements, and with
applicable local building codes.

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GENERALCAUTIONSAND WARNINGS
Observe the following when installing or operating any PacketWave System compo-
nents.
All installation, including equipment mounting and cabling, should be performed
by trained microwave radio technicians familiar with usual and customary
practices and procedures.
Always use quality components—including cables, connectors, mounts, etc.—spe-
cifically rated for your particular environmental conditions and system
performance requirements.
Always use appropriate tools, and follow the instructions of the tool
manufacturers.
Observe all applicable local building codes.
Observe all customary and mandatory safety requirements when installing and
operating PacketWave equipment.
Because Aperto cannot be responsible for improper installation or use of its equip-
ment, failure to follow these and other published cautions and warnings may void your
equipment warranty.

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QUICKSTARTGUIDE
This chapter outlines the basic procedure for installing a PacketWave System and put-
ting it into operation. It identifies the minimal requirements for getting the system up
and running.
WARNING: This QuickStart Guide assumes that installation procedures will
be performed by qualified professionals following all safety and
other requirements and acting in accordance with standard prac-
tices and procedures. Failure to meet safety requirements and/or
non-standard practices and procedures could result in personal
injury and/or damage to equipment.
All of the instructions presented in this chapter are discussed in more detail in subse-
quent chapters of this manual and in the PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equip-
ment Installation and Operation manual.

CHAPTER1. QUICKSTARTGUIDE
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PLANNING, SITEPREPARATION, AND CONFIGURATION
Before you begin installing the PacketWave equipment, make sure you properly plan
the overall system and individual sites.
Step 1. Determine and Prepare Locations
A. Make sure that the base station is located such that it can communicate with sub-
scribers.
•Cell sector width may be 60º or 90º, depending on the antenna chosen.
•Distance between base station and subscriber site may be up to 5 miles for line-
of-sight or near-line-of sight communications, or up to 1 mile for non-line-of-
site communications.
B. Make sure that the base station site includes a proper mounting structure for the
radios and antennas, and an indoor location for the Base Station Unit. Maximum
cable length is 165 feet (50 m) without dc insertion from an external source.
C. Make sure all subscriber sites have an appropriate radio/antenna support or
mounting location. Maximum cable length between subscriber Indoor Units
(bridge/routers) and Outdoor Units (radio/antennas) is 165 feet (50 m) without dc
insertion from an external source.
Step 2. Define IP Networking
A. Each cell sector is served by a separate wireless subsystem (WSS) in the Base
Station Unit. The WSS wireless interface will be the gateway for all subscribers
it serves, which typically define a single subnet. Determine the WSS interface
(gateway) address based on the available IP address space and desired subnetting.
NOTE: The PacketWave System supports VLSM.
B. The Base Station Unit requires a DHCP server from which it and subscribers
receives IP addresses and other basic configuration information, and a TFTP
server from which they download configuration files.
i. The DHCP server, or a DHCP relay agent pointing to it, must be on the
same subnet as the BSU’s backhaul interface for the BSU to locate the
DHCP server.
ii. The address of the TFTP server is provided by the DHCP server, so may be
any reachable IP address.
C. If SNTP (time), SMTP (mail), SNMP, and/or Syslog servers are to be imple-
mented, their IP addresses will be required during BSU configuration.

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Step 3. Create BSU Configuration File(s)
A. Load and run the WaveCenter Configuration Manager program (provided on CD).
NOTE: The program can be run on the TFTP server or another computer from which
the files can be downloaded to the TFTP server. The Configuration Manager runs on
Windows 98, NT, or 2000 Professional; Linux; or Sun Solaris.
B. From the opening screen, click on the BSU icon to open the BSU Configuration
Manager. For WSS 1:
i. Go to the WSS — Multiple Subnets menu and specify the WSS IP
Address and WSS Subnet Mask (mandatory).
NOTE: If multiple subnets are to be implemented for the WSS, click on the new
instance icon and repeat the step above until all subnets are defined.
ii. Go to the WSS — Channel menu and specify the Channel Center
Frequency(mandatory).
iii. If desired, configure any optional WSS parameters as described in Chapter
6 of this manual.
iv. Save the configuration by clicking the Generate WSS Config button and
following the prompts.
v. For an additional WSS, click on the new instance icon on the WSS — Mul-
tiple Subnets menu, which will increment the WSS number (Host ID).
Then return to step iabove. When all WSS are configured, proceed to the
step C.
C. Go to the MAIN — General menu and specify the Base Station Unit’s MAC
Address.
D. If desired, configure any optional BSU parameters (MAIN, SNMP, and
ALERTS menus) as described in Chapter 6 of this manual.
E. When all configuration has been completed, generate the BSU configuration file
by clicking on the Generate BSU Config button and following the prompts. Save
the config file with a name uniquely linking it to the BSU; Aperto recommends
the default format bsc_<MACaddress>.cfg.
F. Close the BSU Configuration Manager. If there are additional BSUs to configure,
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Step 4. Create Subscriber Configuration Files
A. From the WaveCenter Configuration Manager’s opening screen, click on the
subscriber Indoor Unit icon to open the subscriber (CPE) Configuration Manager
option.
i. Go to the System menu and specify the MAC address, CPE Mode and
CPE Model(mandatory).
ii. If the CPE Modeis NAT, you may go to the NAT menu and configure as
desired. However, the defaults will work for basic operation.
iii. If the CPE Modeis Router, you may go to the Router menu and configure
as desired. However, the defaults will work for basic operation. (Standard
routing is not supported in R1P1.)
B. If desired, configure any other optional subscriber parameters as described in
Chapter 6 of this manual.
C. When all configuration has been completed, generate the subscriber configuration
file by clicking on the Generate Configuration File button and following the
prompts. Save the config file with a name uniquely linking it to the subscriber
Indoor Unit; Aperto recommends the default format cpe_<MACaddress>.cfg.
D. Close the CPE Configuration Manager. If there are additional subscribers to
configure, return to step A.
Step 5. Configure the TFTP and DHCP Servers
A. Download all BSU and subscriber configuration files to the default TFTP direc-
tory on the TFTP server.
B. Configure the DHCP server for the following:
•IP address and subnet mask for TFTP server, and for other servers as desired.
•Range(s) of assignable addresses, with subnet masks and gateway addresses.
•BSU MAC address and the name of the corresponding configuration file to be
found on the TFTP server.
•For each subscriber Indoor Unit, its MAC address and the name of the corre-
sponding configuration file to be found on the TFTP server.
NOTE: If desired, different DHCP servers can be defined for the BSU and for sub-
scribers.
C. Make sure that the DHCP and TFTP servers are running.

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INSTALLINGAND STARTINGBASE STATIONEQUIPMENT
The steps in this section outline the physical installation of the base station equipment.
(See Chapters 4 and 5 of this manual for details.)
Step 6. Install Base Station Radios and Antennas
A. Mount the PacketWave radios and antennas on the antenna mast or other support
structure using the mounting brackets supplied, or other brackets as required by
the support structure. Observe minimum distances between antennas and maxi-
mum radio-to-antenna distances.
B. Connect the radio’s RF jumper cables to the appropriate connectors on the
antenna.
C. Install radio signal and control cables between each radio and the Base Station
Unit location. Label the cable ends to prevent misconnections.
-Radio signal cable (RG6, 75 ohm, quad shield coaxial, male F connectors)
-Radio control cable (shielded outdoor Cat 5, male RJ45 connectors)
The Radio Control interface on the Base Station has the same physical appearance
as the 10/100Base-T interface. Make sure you connect to the right one.
Step 7. Install the Base Station Unit
A. Mount the Base Station Unit in an equipment rack, allowing for adequate air flow
around and through the unit.
B. Connect the radio signal and control cables from the outdoor radios to the proper
ports on the BSU front panel.
NOTE: No other connections to the front panel are necessary for a site with a single
BSU. See Chapter 4 for discussions of optional connections and/or multiple BSUs.
C. Connect 120 V ac or -48 V dc to the rear panel connector, as appropriate.
Connecting power will cause the Base Station Unit to boot up, locate the DHCP
server and obtain basic configuration information from it, then download its full
configuration file from the TFTP server.
NOTE: If power is connected before the DHCP server is configured and the BSU’s
configuration file is available in the TFTP server, or if either of the servers is
unreachable, the BSU will power up in standby mode. It will need to be rebooted
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After the first successful loading of the BSU configuration file from the TFTP server,
the configuration will be stored in nonvolatile memory on the BSU. Thus, if the BSU
is rebooted when the TFTP server is unreachable, the BSU will operate with its exist-
ing configuration rather than going into standby mode.
INSTALLINGAND STARTINGSUBSCRIBEREQUIPMENT
The steps in this section outline the physical installation and initialization of equip-
ment at the subscriber site. See the PacketWave 100 Series Subscriber Equipment
Installation and Operation manual for details.
Step 8. Prepare for Installation
A. Before visiting the subscriber’s site:
i. Make sure that the necessary system configuration has taken place, as
described in the PacketWave 1000 Base Station Unit Installation, Configu-
ration, and Operation manual.
ii. Make sure that the DHCP and TFTP servers are running.
iii. Verify that the subscriber configuration file has been created and saved on
the TFTP server.
iv. Verify that the DHCP server has been configured with the subscriber’s IP
and MAC addresses and its configuration file name.
B. At the subscriber’s site:
i. Identify the location for the Indoor Unit (bridge/router).
ii. Identify an appropriate location for mounting the Outdoor Unit, where it can
be pointed at the base station with the least possible obstruction
iii. Determine the cable path between the Indoor Unit and the Outdoor Unit.
Maximum cable length is 165 feet (50 m).
Step 9. Install the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna)
A. If a mounting pole or other support is to be employed, install it in the chosen loca-
tion, following standard procedures and local building codes.
The Outdoor Unit’s mounting bracket accommodates diameters of 1.5 inches, 2
inches, or 5 cm.
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Step 10. Install the Indoor Unit (Bridge/Router)
A. To start, in most cases, the Indoor Unit should be temporarily placed close to the
Outdoor Unit to facilitate antenna alignment process. When the installation of the-
Outdoor Unit is complete, move the Indoor Unit to its permanent location.
Make sure the Indoor Unit is located near an electrical power outlet or power
extension cord will be needed.
WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in the
upright position, with adequate air flow around and through it.
B. Assuming that the Indoor Unit is located at a temporary location, run spare radio
signal and control cables between the Outdoor and Indoor Units.
-Radio signal cable (quad shield coaxial, male F connectors) — Radio RF
connectors on the Outdoor and Indoor Units.
-Radio control cable (shielded outdoor Cat 5, male RJ45 connectors) —
Radio Control connectors on the Outdoor and Indoor Units.
The Radio Control interface on the Indoor Unit has the same physical appearance
as the 10/100Base-T interface. Make sure you connect to the right one.
Step 11. Initialize the Subscriber Equipment
A. Connect the power module between the Indoor Unit and a wall outlet.
B. Perform antenna alignment procedure (see the PacketWave 100 Subscriber Equip-
ment manual, or the addendum on this subject).
C. If the Indoor Unit is located at a temporary location, move the Indoor Unit to its
permanent location.
WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in the
upright position, with adequate air flow around and through it.
D. Use the permanent radio signal and control cables to connect the Outdoor Unit to
the Indoor Unit.
-Radio signal cable (RG6, 75 ohm, quad shield coaxial, male F connectors)
— between Radio RF connectors on the Outdoor and Indoor Units.
-Radio control cable (shielded outdoor Cat 5, male RJ45 connectors) —
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Step 12. Configure Subscriber Hosts
A. Connect the subscriber’s computer(s) to the 10/100Base-T interface on the Indoor
Unit, using a straight Ethernet cable for connection to a hub or a crossover Ether-
net cable for connection directly to a computer.
B. Typically, the only other thing necessary to connect a subscriber host computer
to the PacketWave network and beyond is to configure the host’s TCP/IP to obtain
its IP address using DHCP. Instructions should be available using the computer’s
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PACKETWAVESYSTEMOVERVIEW
This chapter provides a description of the PacketWave Broadband Multiservice Wire-
less Access System, including system architecture, functionality, features, benefits,
and hardware and software components.
CONCEPTUALOVERVIEWOFTHEPACKETWAVE SYSTEM
Aperto Networks’ PacketWave System is a next-generation fixed broadband wireless
access solution that dramatically increases capacity and coverage while reducing
deployment cost and time to market. It is a cellular system consisting of the