MobileAccess MA 850 Operator's manual

UM 850, Rev 1.2 I
MobileAccess™ 850
Installation and Configuration Guide
UM 850, Rev 1.2
August, 2004

Introduction MobileAccess™ 850
II UM 850, Rev 1.2
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MobileAccess™ 850 Introduction
UM 850, Rev 1.2 III
POLICY FOR WARRANTEE AND REPAIR
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MobileAccess uses every reasonable precaution to ensure that each unit meets their
declared specifications before shipment. Customers should advise their incoming inspection,
assembly, and test personnel about the precautions required in handling and testing our
products. Many of these precautions can be found in this manual.
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General Warranty
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to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of shipment from
MobileAccess. During the warranty period, MobileAccess will repair or replace any product
that MobileAccess proves to be defective. This warranty does not apply to any product that
has been subject to alteration, abuse, improper installation or application, accident, electrical
or environmental over-stress, negligence in use, storage, transportation or handling.
Specific Product Warranty Instructions
All MobileAccess products are warranted against defects in workmanship, materials and
construction, and to no further extent. Any claim for repair or replacement of units found to be
defective on incoming inspection by a customer must be made within 30 days of receipt of
shipment, or within 30 days of discovery of a defect within the warranty period.
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returned collect or without authorization may not be accepted.
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charges for repairing customer-caused problems or out-of-warranty conditions
etc.
3. Repaired products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period,
or at least 90 days from date of shipment.

Introduction MobileAccess™ 850
IV UM 850, Rev 1.2
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REPORTING DEFECTS
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defects.
Examine the units for any damage that may have been caused in transit. If damage is
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possible.
NOTE: Keep all packing material until you have completed the inspection
WARNING: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, antennas used for
this product must be fixed mounted on indoor permanent structures, providing a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation.
WARNING: Antenna gain should not exceed 10dB.
WARNING: Each individual antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
minimum separation distance of 20 cm or more from all persons and must not be co-located
with any other antenna for meeting RF exposure requirements.
WARNING:
Compliance with RF safety requirements:
MobileAccess™ products have no inherent significant RF radiation.
The RF level on the down link is very low at the remote hub unit downlink ports. Therefore,
there is no dangerous RF radiation when the antenna is not connected.
The design of the antenna installation needs to be implemented in such a way so as to
ensure RF radiation safety levels and non- environmental pollution during operation.

MobileAccess™ 850 Introduction
UM 850, Rev 1.2 V
CERTIFICATION
MobileAccess products have met the approvals of the following certifying organizations:
ISO 9001:2000 (from March 15, 2004)
For US: FCC 47 CFT part 15

Introduction MobileAccess™ 850
VI UM 850, Rev 1.2
Preface
This user guide provides all the information necessary to install and configure the
MobileAccess 850 systems.
Revision History
The revision history for this document is shown in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1: Revision history
Version Date Description
1.0 February 2, 2004 Preliminary version.
1.1 May, 2004 Final editing for initial version.
1.2 2-Aug,2004 FCC remarks

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................................................... 9
1.1 About MobileAccess 850™....................................................................................................9
Chapter 2. System Description ................................................................................................11
2.1 Unit Description....................................................................................................................11
2.2 Block Diagram......................................................................................................................13
Chapter 3. Infrastructure Preparation .....................................................................................14
3.1 Installation Requirements .................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Coaxial Cable Connections..................................................................................................14
3.2.1 General Cable Installation Procedures ....................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Additional Information .................................................................................................15
3.3 In-building Antennas ............................................................................................................15
3.3.1 Antenna Connections .................................................................................................16
3.4 Access Points ......................................................................................................................16
3.5 Power Connections..............................................................................................................16
Chapter 4. Installation............................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Acessory Kits .......................................................................................................................17
4.2 Positioning the Unit ..............................................................................................................17
4.3 MA 850 Installation and Connections ..................................................................................18
4.3.1 Wall Mount Standalone...............................................................................................18
4.3.2 Wall Mount as Add-on to MA 1000 ............................................................................. 19
4.3.3 Add-on to MA 1200 and MA 1000 .............................................................................. 20
4.3.4 Assembling to the Side of a ModuLite Cabinet...........................................................21
4.4 AP Configuration and Connections......................................................................................22
4.4.1 802.11a AP Connections ............................................................................................ 23
4.4.2 Connecting MobileAccess Remote Units.................................................................... 24
4.4.3 Connection to Antennas ............................................................................................. 24
4.4.3.1 Connection to Power......................................................................................24
Chapter 5. Remote Management..............................................................................................25
5.1 IP Configuration Procedure.................................................................................................. 25
5.1.1 Connecting to the Network ......................................................................................... 26
5.1.2 Installing and Launching Lantronixs DeviceInstaller...................................................26
5.1.3 Performing Auto-Discovery.........................................................................................26
5.1.4 Assigning a Static IP Address..................................................................................... 27

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VIII UM 850, Rev 1.2
5.1.5 Configuring the SNMP Parameters ............................................................................ 30
5.1.6 Configuring Serial Parameters ................................................................................... 31
5.2 Login to the Configuration Application ................................................................................. 32
5.3 Main Window ....................................................................................................................... 33
5.3.1 Changing AP Configuration ........................................................................................ 34
5.3.2 Monitoring Alarms....................................................................................................... 35
5.3.3 Gain Setting................................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 6. SNMP Management Using Any Standard SNMP Manager.................................. 37
Chapter 7. Upgrading MA 850 .................................................................................................. 38
7.1.1 Upgrading the Management Application .................................................................... 38

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 About MobileAccess 850™
MobileAccess 850 provides secure and centralized connection for 802.11a/b/g
Access Points. It significantly expands 802.11 coverage and enables distributing
data and voice services over a single coax and antenna infrastructure that supports
other MobileAccess products.
MA 850 enables concentrating the 802.11a/b/g APs on each floor or coverage area
in one location in the telecommunication closet or shaft where the MA 850 is also
mounted. The APs, along with voice services from another MA remote unit can all be
connected to the MA 850 to which the antennas are also connected.
MA 850 can be easily configured (through intuitive GUI) to distribute the AP signals
to selected antennas in order to provide the best coverage for a specific area.
Several configurations are available. As a result, less APs are required. As capacity
needs grow, more APs can simply connected to the MA 850. The number of APs
and channels can be optimized according to capacity needs and not according to
coverage area.
MA 850 can be installed in the following configurations:
• Standalone – to provide coverage only for 802.11a/b/g services
• Add-on to ModuLite MRC – to converge data services with the voice services
supported by the housed MRUs.
• Add-on to a MobileAccess 1000 series RHU
• Add-on to a MobileAccess 1200 RHU
The following illustration shows the MA 850 unit. Its dimensions and exact
specifications are described in section Error! Reference source not found..
Figure 1-1. MobileAccess 850 view

Introduction MobileAccess™ 850
10 UM 850, Rev 1.2
MA 850 Features and Capabilities
• Supports simultaneous extension and distribution of:
• 1 to 4 802.11b/g APs user selected via intuitive graphical interface
• 1 to 4 802.11a APs
• Mobile services from MobileAccess 1000, ModuLite or Litenna RHUs
• Simplifies installation and maintenance:
• All active elements are in the telecom shaft or closet
• All data and voice services distributed via a common coax cabling and
broadband antennas
• Expanded coverage and reduced interference, significantly reduces the
number of necessary Access Points and saves on channel allocation
• Scalable: Additional APs connected as needed
• AP signal distribution remotely configured from any Web Browser through
intuitive GUI
• Remote monitoring through a standard MIB browser

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Chapter 2. System Description
2.1 Unit Description
802.11a/b/g service ports and the Ethernet port for remote management are located
at the rear panel, while the antenna and MA RHU connections are at the front panel.
The unit is configured locally by connecting to the front panel Local connector.
Two monitoring options are provided (both located at the rear):
• Control connector to an MA RHU unit, enabling MA 850 to send SNMP
control signals through the RHU.
• Ethernet connection enabling direct remote monitoring
The following figure shows the MA 850 front panel, while Figure 2-2 shows the rear
panel.
Figure 2-1. MobileAccess 850 Front Panel View
Front Panel Description
Antenna Ports Four n-type female antenna connections
Mobile Services Four SMA female connections to antenna ports of MA RHUs (MA
1000, Litenna or Modulite).
To be terminated with 50 ohm terminations when not in use
Local Local connection for setup
DC Power connection: 20V to 48V from a standard power supply
A
ntenna ports
Connections to
corresponding antenna
ports of MA RHUs
Local RS232 connection
for configuration
Power

System Description MobileAccess™ 850
12 UM 850, Rev 1.2
Figure 2-2. MobileAccess 850 Rear Panel View
Rear Panel Description
802.11b,g APs Connection to up to four 802.11b/g APs, where associated LED
light under the following conditions:
• Green: indicates where AP should be connected after
configuration
• Green flickering: Link with AP established but no data is
received
• Red: AP transmitting data
802.11a APs Connection to up to four 802.11a APs
Connection to
control
Connection to MobileAccess RHU RS232 connector for viewing
antenna status
Ethernet port Connection to network for configuration
802.11 b/g APs
connections
Ethernet
Port
802.11 a APs
connections
Connection to
add-on control

MobileAccess™ 850 System Description
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2.2 Block Diagram
MA 850 consists of the following main functional units:
• Programmable selection mechanism: Determines, according to user
definitions, the antenna outputs to which the 802.11b/g inputs will be routed.
(Only 802.11b/g APs routing can be user defined; 802.11a APs routing is not
currently configurable).
• Gain control mechanism: Amplifies the 802.11b/g signals.
• Combining and separating mechanism: On the downlink, combines the
amplified 802.11b/g signals with the 802.11a AP signals and the voice
services signals. On the uplink, separates the signals and routes them to the
corresponding outputs.
• Monitoring and control: Provides access to local RS232 configuration
options and to remote SNMP monitoring and configuration options.
Programmable
Selection Gain Control
Combining
(downlink) and
Separating (uplink)
Monitoring and Control
802.11b/g APs
A
ntenna output
ports
Voice services
4x 802.11a APs
SNMP
Managemen
t
Local Setup
Figure 2: MobileAccess 850 Functional Block Diagram
NOTE: If the MobileAccess 850 is operated without cellular service, it is required to connect 50 Ω
termination points to each of the remote connectors in the unit. A 50 Ωtermination is also required on
each unused AP port.

Infrastructure Preparation MobileAccess™ 850
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Chapter 3. Infrastructure
Preparation
3.1 Installation Requirements
NOTE: To support services between 800 Mhz to 6 Ghz (Cellular, PCS, 802.11a/b/g), the installed
antennas must be of a broadband type that support all the mentioned services.
The infrastructure preparation consists of two main phases:
A. Floor Planning: Planning the distribution of the antennas on each floor to
provide the required coverage. This phase varies depending on whether the
coverage is only for WLAN or includes voice coverage and on the existing
infrastrucutre:
• For WLAN coverage only: only WLAN antennas are required.
• For voice and WLAN coverage – no exisitng infrastructure: broadband
antennas are required.
• For voice and WLAN coverage – existing infrastructure: verify the
coverage takes into account the extended coverage provided by MA 850 and
the simplified infrastructure that supports both voice and WLAN services.
B. Telecom Closet Planning: Planning the layout of the devices and cables in the
telecom closet or shaft. This includes the MA 850, 802.11 Access Points, cabling
and other voice service distribution systems such as MA 1000 that are relevant
to the specific installation.
3.2 Coaxial Cable Connections
3.2.1 General Cable Installation Procedures
The general cable installation procedures in accordance with the building codes in
your area should be observed. The building code requires that all cabling be
installed above ceiling level (where applicable). Each length of cable from the risers
to each antenna must be concealed above ceiling.
The cable must be properly supported and maintained straight. This is either by tie
wraps or cable trays and clamps or hangers every 10 feet (where practical above
ceiling level). Where this is not obtainable, the following should be observed:
• The minimum bending radius of the supplied ½” coax cable should be 7”.
• Cable that is kinked or has a bending radius smaller than 7” must be
replaced.

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• Cable runs that span less than two floors should be secured to suitably
located mechanical structures.
• The cables should be supported only from the building structure.
3.2.2 Additional Information
• Use coax ½”, 50ohm, male-to-male N-type, (6-7dB for 1Ghz, 11dB for 2Ghz)
for connecting to MRC ports.
• Use VSWR meter (Site Master) for checking coax cables, including the
antennas. (<2).
• Unconnected MA 850 ports should be terminated with a 50 ohm load.
3.3 In-building Antennas
The in-building antennas are connected to the coaxial cable distribution system by
jumper cables at various points. The antennas will be mounted on the ceiling tiles
and should be exposed. All in-building antenna installations will be such that it will
not interfere with indoor traffic and will not enable any person to touch the antennas.
• Wideband antennas omni/directional – up to 2.5GHz to support 802.11b/g,
up to 6GHz to support 802.11a
• 50 ohm impedance
NOTE: The following vendor antennas have been verified. Although most other broadband
antennas can be used, it is recommended to contact your MobileAccess representative to verify
that your antennas are suitable for use with your installed MobileAccess system.
Antennas:
Vendor Catalog number Gain [dBi]
Mars
Antennas
MA-CM36-15 2 low band
3-4 high band
5 WLAN 802.11b
Cellwave A08818DC00-28T0 2.1
Antenna
Specialists
ASP-3561 2

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3.3.1 Antenna Connections
• 50 Ω, 1/2” or 3/8” Plenum coax cables
• Max cable length (typically): 150’
• 50 ohm terminator on unused connections
• For short jumpers (to MRC antenna ports): RG223 2 ft or 10 ft male-to-male
coax jumpers
3.4 Access Points
NOTE: The following vendor APs have been verified and approved in the FCC filing. In order to
meet the FCC requirement 15.204 it is required to put a new FCC ID label that will cover the
original label.
Access Points:
Vendor Catalog number
Cisco AIR-AP1200 series AIR-MP20B
3.5 Power Connections
The power connections vary according to the MA 850 installation topology.
The following power supplies are recommended for local power configuration:
NOTE: Power can also be supplied using remote power supply configurations.
• Standalone (WLAN only) – dedicated power supply (i.e. LPS-48-40W – refer
to the Power Supplies Manual).
• Mounted to the ModuLite™ MRC – same as standalone. Dedicated power
supply (i.e. LPS-48-40W – refer to the Power Supplies Manual).
• As an add-on to the MA 1000 RHU – recommended PS: LPS-48-100W
(100W, 48V PS) which supplies both modules.

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Chapter 4. Installation
4.1 Acessory Kits
Verify that the supplied accessory kit corresponds to your installation. The accessory
kits include a bracket, the required cables and accessories.
AK-850-1000 Accessory kit for 850 with 1000
AK-850-1200 Accessory kit for 850 with 1200
AK-850-MDLT Accessory kit for 850 with Modulite
AK-850-2000 Accessory kit for 850 with 2000
AK-850-SA Accessory kit for 850 stand alone
4.2 Positioning the Unit
MobileAccess 850 is typically installed in the communication shaft or cabinet of
each floor to which WLAN coverage is to be supported. The accessories, mounting
and installation procedures vary depending on the configuration.
The following devices and cabling are connected to the MA 850:
• 802.11a/b/g APs: Ethernet (LAN) and power connections. Take into account
additional APs that may be required in the future.
• MA 850: power and coax connections
• MobileAccess remotes for voice services: MA 1000 or ModuLite MRC
The following figure shows a simplified illustration of the positioning of MA 850,
along with the APs, cables, and MA 1000 RHU. The example represents MA 850 as
add-on to MA 1000.
CAT5 Network connection
for monitoring
A
ntenna connections
Local RS232
setup connection
AP
802.11b/g
APs
AP
802.11a
APs
MA1000
MA 850
Intermodule control and
antenna connections
Figure 4-1.Example of MA 850 connections layout

Installation MobileAccess™ 850
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4.3 MA 850 Installation and Connections
MA 850 may be installed in the following configurations:
• Wall mount standalone – mounted on the wall with four screws
• Wall mount as add-on to MA 1000 RHU
• Wall mount as add-on to MA 1200 RHU
• As add-on to a ModuLite Remote Control (MRC)
NOTE: It is recommended to record the location of the units according to the MAC addresses on the
sticker at the rear of the units near the Ethernet port.
In a wall-mount standalone configuration, MA 850 is mounted to the wall using four
screws. When connected to another MA remote (MRC, MA 1000 or MA 1200), a
special bracket and set of accessories is used. A different bracket and set of
accessories is used for each type of installation.
Note: Use SMA wrench for the SMA connectors, do not over tighten the connectors.
4.3.1 Wall Mount Standalone
NOTE: Cable 705102101 supplied with the MA 850 module is for use when MA 850 is installed in an
add-on configuration. Although it is not required for a stand-alone installation, it is recommended to set
is aside. You will need it if you want to upgrade your system to provide additional coverage options.
1. Mount the MA 850 on the wall using four screws. When mounting, take into
account:
• That the type of screws used must suit the type of wall construction (cement,
bricks, etc.) so that the mount is secure.
• The position of the APs and required cable connections.
2. Connect the power and coax antenna cables to the MA 850 unit.
3. Configure the unit and connect the APs according to section 4.4.
4. Fit 50 ohm terminators on all unconnected SMA, AP and antenna ports.

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4.3.2 Wall Mount as Add-on to MA 1000
1. Mount the MA 850 unit on the wall using four screws inserted in the four side
holes.
2. Secure the supplied bracket to the top cover of the MA 850 through the six holes.
3. Assemble the MA 1000 RHU on top of the bracket.
4. Connect between
MA 850 and MA 1000 as follows:
• Connect between the Control connectors at the rear of both units using
cable 705102101
.
Figure 4-2. Control connector
• Connect the MA 1000 antenna ports and the MA 850 Mobile Services ports
using the four SMA to N-type cables supplied in the accessory kit. Be sure
the connectors are closed at a 45 degree angle so as not to place stress on
the cables.
Figure 4-3. Antenna to SMA Connections
5. Connect the
power and coax antenna cables to the MA 850 unit.
6. Configure the MA 850 unit and connect the APs according to section 4.4.
7. Fit 50 ohm terminators on all unconnected SMA, AP and antenna ports.
705102101
Four antennas to
SPI connectors
MA 850

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4.3.3 Add-on to MA 1200 and MA 1000
The installation varies depending on whether the MA 850 is to be added to an
existing installation of MA 1200 and MA 1000 or if this is a new installation: if this is a
new installation, install the MA 850 first and mount the MA 1000 and MA 1200 on top
of the MA 850. Otherwise, install the MA 850 on top of the MA 1200.
As a new installation
1. Mount MA 850 on the wall using four screws inserted in the four side holes.
2. Secure the supplied bracket to the top cover of the MA 850 through the six holes.
3. Assemble the MA 1000 RHU on top of the bracket.
4. Assemble the
MA 1200 RHU on top of the MA 1000 RHU.
5. Connect the MA 1000 antenna ports and the MA 850 Mobile Services ports
using the four SMA to N-type cables provided in the accessory kit. Be sure the
connectors are closed at a 45 degree angle so as not to place stress on the
cables.
6. Connect between the MA 1200 RHU Add-on connector (at the rear) to the MA
850 Add-on connector (at the rear) using cable 705102101.
7. Connect the power and coax cables to the MA 850 unit.
8. Configure the unit and connect according to section 4.4.
9. Fit 50 ohm terminators on all unconnected SMA, AP and antenna ports.