Malibu Boats AirMAX 240 User manual

AirMAX
TM
240/2400
Installation &
Configuration
Guide
July 18, 2002 P/N 8000504-000 I

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Malibu Networks AirMAX CPE/BTS
Trademarks
AirMAX
TM
and Malibu Networks are trademarks of Malibu
Networks Inc. Windows and Microsoft are registered
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the property of their respective holders.
Notice
All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to
change without notice. No part of the document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or
recording, without the express written permission of Malibu
Networks Inc.
FCC Emission Information
This 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with 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 interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined 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 and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

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FCC Radiation Hazard Warning
To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, this device must be professionally installed
outdoors on a permanent structure with an antenna that is
separated from all persons by a minimum of two meters.
Using higher gain antennas and types of antennas not
covered under the FCC certification of this product is not
allowed. Installers of the radio and end users of the system
must adhere to instructions provided in this manual.
Safety
Warning:
To avoid shock, do not open or attempt to
service the unit or its associated power supply. This unit is
not a user serviceable device.
Warning:
Do not touch antennas when transmission is in
progress. Possible adverse health affects can occur.
Warning:
When used with the ANT 24 19 D 19 dBi
directional CPE antenna, the transmit power must not be set
higher than 50 mW (+17 dBm).
Warning:
Explosive Device Proximity Warning do not
operate your wireless network device near unshielded
blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the
device has been modified to be especially qualified for such
use.
Caution:
This instrument transmits radio frequency
energy during normal operation. Do not stand or work in its
close proximity for extended periods of time to avoid possible
harmful exposure. The long term health effects of exposure
to radio frequency energy are not fully understood.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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Caution:
When performing antenna installation and
grounding, ensure that it presents no threat to people or
property. Verify that the antenna mast is grounded properly and
is protected from voltage surges and static charges. Observe
all regional and national building and safety regulations.
Contacting Mali u Networks For Information or Support
1107 Investment Blvd. Suite 250
El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 USA
Telephone: [phone]
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Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
FCC Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
FCC Radiation Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
R&TTE Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Contacting Malibu Networks For Information or Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Chapter 1 Introduction
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Names and Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Minimum Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Chapter 2 Installation
Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting the BTS or CPE Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mount the ODU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the Antenna to ODU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connecting Ethernet and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3 Configuration
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Initial TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Worksheet: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Configuring the BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Launch a Web Browser on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Status Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configure Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Table of Contents

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Adding CPEs From the BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring the CPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
QoS Management From the BTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
When You Log On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Click APPLY to Make Changes Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Subscribers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing The Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Testing BTS to CPE Wireless Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Test Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Statistics Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuration Troubleshooting and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Verify Connections by Pinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Diagnosing CPE Startup Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Specification Ta les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
ODU Ethernet and Power Ca le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Chapter 1
Introduction
Product Overview
Malibu Networks 240/2400 AirMAX
TM
system provides
fixed wireless broadband access in the 2.4GHz ISM band
with an impressive array of features ideal for voice, video
and data communications.
AirMAX uniquely takes bi-directional IP traffic and offers
quality of service (QoS) features ideal for Internet Service
Providers and corporate facility implementations. The
system is composed of a BTS, CPE, a full featured
optional Service Management System (SMS) and
Malibu s patent pending MAXimum IP
TM
QoS.
The CPE and BTS portions of the system are all outdoor
units (ODU) ruggedized for the harshest environments
with an operating temperature range of up to 70
o
C.
Reliability and cost effectiveness were key design goals
for this system. By utilizing many standard off-the-shelf
components, AirMAX is mature, reliable, and takes
advantage of volume production resulting in the best
performance and value available today.

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System
Components
AirMAX system components are:
• Base Transceiver Station (BTS): transmits to and
from one or more customer premises (CPE)
systems.
• Customer Premises Equipment (CPE): transmits
from a local customer site to and from a BTS system.
Note:
Both CPE and BTS systems are functionally
similar in that they are made up of an antenna, controller
card, radio modem and power supply (items contained in
the ODU and Power Injector units). When we discuss a
BTS or CPE system therefore, remember that it consists
of an ODU and a Power Injector.
Figure 1-1. Basic System CPE or BTS
• ODU: Outdoor Unit and antenna. The ODU is a
ruggedized box, often antenna-mast mounted, that
houses a radio modem and connects to an antenna.
It has a special Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) cable
that passes both data and power to/from the Power
Injector. The radio modem and circuit board inside
have non-volatile memory and a standalone CPU
that communicates with other systems. Remote
management software configures and controls the
ODU.
• Power Injector: This unit is placed inside the
customer s facility and connects the site s 10/
100Base-T LAN to the ODU. It also functions as an
AC adapter that passes power to the ODU along
with data over the PoE ethernet cable.
Power
Injector
ODU
Power
Ethernet
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The Power Injector has two parts, an AC adapter
power module that plugs into a 110/220VAC
source and a small module (called the power
injector) that has the two RJ-45 ethernet
connections (LAN and ODU) and connects to the
power module.
Figure 1-2. Simplified System Block Diagram
• SMS: manages all aspects of AirMAX. This system
provides a robust suite of functions, from top-level
network management integration, to system
element management, to customer provisioning
and management. Features include:
JAVA based user interface supports UNIX, and
Windows client platforms with one application.
Flow through provisioning for rapid service
configuration and deployment by any authorized
entity.
Router Power
Injector
ODU
ODU
CPE
BTS
WAN
LAN
Hub
To build an AirMAX system,
you need a BTS and one or
more CPE systems as needed
for subscribers.
ODU
CPE
PoE
Cable
PoE
Cable
PoE
Cable
Power
Injector Power
Injector

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Southbound SNMP interface is fully compliant with
SNMP v2 using the Malibu enterprise MIB and the
standard MIB II object library.
Distributed management technology: As the system
grows from a few base stations to as many as
hundreds of base stations, expensive, high-
performance, single-point-of-failure servers can be
avoided by distributing SMS functions over a
number of low-cost servers
SLA (service level agreement) facilitation: SMS
offers complete flexibility in service definition,
provisioning, and monitoring. In addition, tools are
provided to empower the service provider to
customize SLAs to meet unique subscriber needs,
and to meet the requirements of the operator s
specific business model. Jitter and latency are all
configurable characteristics of each Service
Definition Suite. These definitions can be applied
on a per-flow basis.
Intelligent provisioning: resource management is
efficiently accomplished with constant monitoring of
current service level agreements and available
system resources, preventing unwanted over-
subscription of guaranteed services. In this way,
new subscribers and their services can be added to
the network with the assurance that existing service
level agreements will continue to be fully supported.

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• MAXimum IP (QoS): a service provider will see an
immediate, dramatic increase in their bottom line
due to Malibu s QoS implementation in AirMAX.
MAXimum IP accomplishes this through two
primary means. First, the efficiency of the system is
increased resulting in a subscriber throughput
improvement compared to similar systems without
MAXimum IP. Second, MAXimum IP offers
considerably more than just minimum and
maximum bandwidth control per CPE and per
subscriber behind the CPE, a claim no other
vendor can make today. MAXimum IP also gives
the service provider the ability to control jitter and
latency as well as enabling additional high value
services to be sold and supported.
Product Names
and Num ers
The following list shows the available Malibu Network
Product names and numbers:
2.4 GHz Products
• AirMAX 2400 BTS (360ß)
• AirMAX 240 CPE
• ANT-24-13-D 13 dBi Directional CPE Antenna
• ANT-24-19-D 19 dBi Directional CPE Antenna
• ANT-24-8-O 8 dBi Omni BTS Antenna
• ANT-24-12-O 12 dBi Omni BTS Antenna
System Options:
• Power-over-Ethernet Cables
PoE-25: 25 ft. Power-over-Ethernet cable
PoE-50: 50 ft. Power-over-Ethernet cable
PoE-100: 100 ft. Power-over-Ethernet cable
PoE-150: 150 ft. Power-over-Ethernet cable
PoE-200: 200 ft. Power-over-Ethernet cable
PoE-250: 250 ft. Power-over-Ethernet cable
• SMS: Service/Element Management System

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Component
Identification
The physical components comprising the system are
shown in the following photographs.
Figure 1-3. Typical Components of a BTS or CPE
(Omnidirectional Antenna shown antenna models differ in
appearance and size)
Antenna
Antenna
Bracket
PoE Ethernet Cable
Power Injector
ODU
Antenna Cable

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Minimum Installation Requirements
An AirMAX system requires the following customer-
supplied items when performing installation and
configuration:
• Computer with an Internet web browser that
supports Javascript. Examples in this manual show
the Windows OS, although most operating systems
can be used. The computer or workstation must
have a 10/100Base-T Ethernet card (NIC).
• Category 5 crossover Ethernet cable with RJ-45
connector between the PC and the Power Injector.
If desired, you could also connect through a hub or
switch.
Note:
When configuring a BTS and a CPE, they
should not be set up on the same LAN segment.
A out This Manual
This manual is intended for AirMAX system installers
and as background reference information for system
administrators. For detailed software configuration and
remote management information see the AirMAX
System Administration Guide.

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Manual
Conventions
Malibu Networks publications use the following
conventions for better readability and communication of
information:
Convention Description
italics Reference to an explicit button name when
discussing a screen (spelling and case will
match button item), or a reference to a
specific topic or heading in the manual.
[text in brackets] Optional items, keywords, or parameters.
boldface Keywords or commands.
{ x | y | z } When a choice exists between keywords
or options, the options will be listed
between braces, each separated by a
vertical bar.
on-screen text Text displayed on a computer screen will
be shown in a monospaced font.
Note Advisory notes or comments will be
indicated by the word “Note” in bold
followed by the supporting text.
Important notes or comments
communicating safety issues or
possible damage to equipment will be
indicated by the Caution symbol.
Important notices about danger to the
reader, including injury or fatal
consequences, will be indicated by the
Warning symbol.
CAUTION
WARNING

Chapter 2
Installation
Before Installation
When preparing to install an AirMAXTM system, first
ensure you ve gathered all the information needed:
• Analyze environmental and facility requirements and
determine antenna, ODU, and Power Injector
mounting locations. Ensure locations offer optimum
direction for the terrain.
• Temperature limits at ODU mounting locations
should be within this range: -20oC to +70oC
• Temperatures at Power Injector mounting locations
should meet normal office or home conditions.
• Decide on antenna mounting specifics: do you want
to pole or wall-mount the ODU? Locate antenna as
high as practical for best coverage.

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• Ensure antennas between communicating AirMAX
systems are within a 12.4 mile range (20Km). You
can have up to 100 subscribers per CPE and up to
100 CPEs per sector (with 500 subscribers per
sector).
• Ensure that the overall Ethernet cabling between the
ODU, Power Injector, and customer LAN connection
(router/switch/etc.) is less than 300 feet total. If you
need a longer distance, you can insert signal
conditioning equipment between the Power Injector
and customer equipment. The PoE cables supplied
by Malibu are from 25 feet to 250 feet in length.
Caution: when making actual cable connections at the
time of installation, do not confuse the ethernet cable from
the customer s LAN to the Power Injector which is data
only and does not have power and the PoE Ethernet
cable that runs between the ODU and Power Injector
which does have power. These connections are made at
the Power Injector, which has two RJ45 connectors, and it
is possible to plug in the wrong cable and damage
equipment. Always check which cable you re plugging in
when making Ethernet connections to the Power Injector.
The correct Power Injector Ethernet connections are shown
later in this Chapter. This manual illustrates the
connections as the procedures are given.
• Ensure the workers installing the ODU and antennas
are experienced installation professionals familiar
with all local building codes and safety regulations,
and who are licensed for the type of work being
performed.
CAUTION

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Installation
2
Installation Overview
After choosing installation locations, you re ready for
physical and electrical installation (explained in this
chapter). Later in Chapter 3 we explain how to
configure the system via web browser. To help give you
an overiew, let s summarize the complete installation
procedure to install an AirMAX system:
1. First, install the physical BTS system hardware,
including ODU, Power Injector, antenna, and
cabling.
2. Connect a PC to the Power Injector with a
crossover cable or LAN connection, set the IP of
the PC to a value compatible with the BTS, and
then configure BTS software from a web browser
by entering the IP address of the BTS.
3. From the same PC connected to the BTS, add
the CPEs you wish to communicate with the BTS.
4. With the BTS now installed and configured, you ll
next install the physical CPE system hardware,
including ODU, Power Injector, antenna and
cabling.
5. Now, just as the BTS was configured, you ll then
connect a PC to the CPE s Power Injector, set the
IP of the PC to a value compatible with the CPE,
and then configure the CPE s radio modem. As
on the BTS, you ll enter the default factory IP
address of the CPE into the PC browser to
connect to it. .
6. Finally, you ll test the wireless communication
between BTS and CPE using a PC attached to
one system (BTS or CPE).
Figure 2-1. Base Assembly and Parts Kit
Antenna
Antenna
Base
Antenna
Cable
Base Assembly
Parts Kit

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Figure 2-2. Basic Component Overview
Now that you have an overview, let s begin the physical
installation of CPE and BTS components antenna, ODU
and Power Injector units, and cabling through the
remainder of this chapter (steps 1 and 4 in our previous
overview).
In Chapter 3 we ll go through all the detailed steps of
configuration.
Mounting the BTS or CPE Antenna
The antenna supplied for use with ODUs can be omni-
directional or directional. Positioning of BTS
omnidirectional antennas is somewhat flexible. However,
care should be taken to position it where topography or
buildings do not impede transmission. CPE directional
antennas require much more care in mounting since they
must be directed toward the BTS antenna. Generally you
should always plan for a line of sight position between
antennas where possible.
Mount the antenna as high as possible. Antennas should
be clear of obstructions that may affect performance.
Ensure that the antenna is mounted so that people will be
at least 2 meters away during system operation. Pole
mounting of antennas is preferable to wall mounting. If
you wall mount the antenna, you must ensure that people
on the other side of the wall will remain 2 meters from the
antenna when the system is in operation. You may not co-
locate the antenna with other antennas.
Power
Injector
Hub
ODU
(factory preset IP of 192.168.1.1
that you can change after installation)
Power
Computer with Web Browser
set IP to 192.168.1.2 with a subnet mask
of 255.255.255.0
Or direct connect with an Ethernet crossover cable
Antenna
Configuration
applies to both
CPE & BTS

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Installation
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To mount the antenna, follow the relevant steps for
omnidirectional or directional antennas on the following
pages.
Omnidirectional
Antenna Mounting
1. Install a customer-supplied mast of 1 to 2 inches
in diameter. Position the mast for true vertical
using a level. Brace the mast as necessary so
that it remains stationary in expected wind
conditions.
2. Locate the small 2.5 long antenna base (a
threaded tube having two grooves on its outer
surface). Also set aside two of the mounting
clamps.
Figure 2-3. Base to Mast Attachment Omnidirectional
3. Slide the antenna cable up through the antenna
base and then hold it while screwing the antenna
into the antenna cable connector. With the cable
now attached and fully threaded onto the
antenna, screw the antenna base onto the
antenna.
4. Place a U-type screw around the antenna base
and through the matching screw holes in one of
the antenna clamps (on the flat side). On the
inside of the clamp, secure the U-type screw with
the supplied washers and nuts.
5. Ensure the U-type screw is aligned with one of
the grooves on the antenna base circumference.
6. Repeat step 4 with the other U-type screw and
clamp.
7. Hold the antenna base and clamps previously
assembled next to the antenna mast where you
want it positioned.
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8. Then for each of the clamps, place two bolts
through the clamp on one side of the mast and then
place another clamp over the bolts on the opposite
side of the mast. Secure the bolts with the washers
and nuts supplied (one each for each bolt).
9. Tighten the nuts securely enough to bite into the
mast and prevent slipping, but not overtightened to
the point of damaging the mast (particularly on
aluminum masts).
10.Repeat this procedure for the other clamps.
CPE Directional
Antenna Mounting
1. Install a customer-supplied mast of 1 to 2 inches in
diameter. Position the mast for true vertical using a
level. Brace the mast as necessary so that it
remains stationary in expected wind conditions.
2. Place Antenna Bracket (articulated) on back of
directional antenna and secure with the two nuts
suppied (see figure).
3. Place U-bolt through the bracket end-plate, around
the mast, and through the Antenna bracket. Secure
the antenna with two nuts over the threaded ends
of the U-bolt. Leave nuts slightly loose so you can
adjust the antenna.