Rohde & Schwarz SMW-K141 User manual

R&S®SMW-K141/-K177
IEEE 802.11ad/ay
User Manual
1178260902
Version 13
(;ÜJ92)

This document describes the following software options:
●R&S®SMW-K141 IEEE 802.11ad (1413.1333.xx)
●R&S®SMW-K177 IEEE 802.11ay (1434.8191.xx)
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.20.043.xx and later of the R&S®SMW200A.
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®SMW200A is abbreviated as R&S SMW, R&S®WinIQSIM2 is
abbreviated as R&S WinIQSIM2; the license types 02/03/07/11/13/16/12 are abbreviated as xx.

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Contents
1 Welcome to the IEEE 802.11ad/ay options.......................................... 7
1.1 Accessing the IEEE 802.11ad/ay dialog...................................................................... 7
1.2 What's new.....................................................................................................................8
1.3 Documentation overview..............................................................................................8
1.3.1 Getting started manual....................................................................................................8
1.3.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................... 8
1.3.3 Tutorials...........................................................................................................................9
1.3.4 Service manual............................................................................................................... 9
1.3.5 Instrument security procedures.......................................................................................9
1.3.6 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................... 9
1.3.7 Data sheets and brochures............................................................................................. 9
1.3.8 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA).............................................. 9
1.3.9 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.................................................10
1.3.10 Videos........................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Scope........................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 Notes on screenshots.................................................................................................10
2 About the IEEE 802.11ad/ay options.................................................. 12
2.1 Required options.........................................................................................................12
2.2 About IEEE 802.11ad...................................................................................................13
2.2.1 DMG control PHY mode................................................................................................14
2.2.2 DMG SC PHY............................................................................................................... 14
2.3 About IEEE 802.11ay...................................................................................................15
2.3.1 EDMG and non-EDMG format...................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Channelization.............................................................................................................. 20
2.3.3 MIMO and beamforming............................................................................................... 20
2.3.4 EDMG and non-EDMG control mode............................................................................21
2.3.5 EDMG and non-EDMG SC mode................................................................................. 23
3 802.11ad/ay common settings............................................................ 27
3.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Frame configuration................................................................................................... 30
3.3 Data settings................................................................................................................31

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3.4 A-MPDU settings......................................................................................................... 32
3.5 MAC header and FCS settings...................................................................................34
4 802.11ad configuration and settings..................................................39
4.1 PPDU configuration.................................................................................................... 39
4.1.1 General settings............................................................................................................ 39
4.1.2 Header settings............................................................................................................. 42
5 802.11ay configuration and settings.................................................. 45
5.1 General settings.......................................................................................................... 45
5.2 PPDU configuration (frame block 1)..........................................................................46
5.2.1 General settings............................................................................................................ 46
5.2.2 User Configuration settings...........................................................................................55
5.3 PPDU configuration per user..................................................................................... 56
5.3.1 General settings............................................................................................................ 56
5.3.2 Data settings................................................................................................................. 58
5.3.3 MAC header and FCS settings..................................................................................... 58
6 Signal generation control....................................................................59
6.1 Filter/clipping settings................................................................................................59
6.1.1 Filter settings.................................................................................................................59
6.1.2 Clipping settings............................................................................................................61
6.2 Trigger settings........................................................................................................... 62
6.3 Marker settings............................................................................................................67
6.4 Clock settings..............................................................................................................69
6.5 Local and global connectors settings.......................................................................69
7 Remote-control commands.................................................................70
7.1 General commands.....................................................................................................71
7.2 Filter/clipping commands...........................................................................................74
7.3 Trigger settings........................................................................................................... 77
7.4 Marker settings............................................................................................................82
7.5 Clock commands........................................................................................................ 86
7.6 802.11ad frame configuration commands................................................................ 87
7.6.1 General commands.......................................................................................................87
7.6.2 Frame block PPDU configuration..................................................................................88

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7.6.3 Frame block MPDU configuration................................................................................. 93
7.6.4 MAC header configuration............................................................................................ 95
7.7 802.11ay frame configuration commands.................................................................99
7.7.1 EDMG general commands..........................................................................................101
7.7.2 L-Header commands...................................................................................................102
7.7.3 EDMG-Header-A commands...................................................................................... 103
7.7.4 EDMG-Header-B commands...................................................................................... 108
7.7.5 User commands.......................................................................................................... 109
Glossary: List of terms and abbreviations.......................................111
Glossary: IEEE 802.11ad/ay references........................................... 112
List of commands...............................................................................113
Index....................................................................................................116

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Welcome to the IEEE 802.11ad/ay options
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1 Welcome to the IEEE 802.11ad/ay options
The options R&S SMW-K141 and R&S SMW-K177 are firmware applications that add
functionality to generate signals in accordance with the wireless LAN standards
IEEE 802.11ad and IEEE 802.11ay.
R&S SMW-K141 key features
●Support of directional multi-Gigabit (DMG) Single Carrier (SC) PHY
●Configurable PPDU with the support of all modulation and coding schemes
●Configurable MAC header and FCS
R&S SMW-K177 key features
●Support of Enhanced directional multi-Gigabit (EDMG) Single Carrier (SC) PHY:
– EDMG SC 2.16 GHz PPDU with modulation and coding schemes (MCS) 1 to
21 (transmit and receive)
– EDMG SC 4.32 GHz PPDU with MCS 1 to 21 (transmit and receive)
●Single spatial stream (transmit and receive) in all channel widths that the EDMG
STA supports
●Short, normal and long guard interval
This user manual contains a description of the functionality that the application pro-
vides, including remote control operation.
All functions not discussed in this manual are the same as in the base unit and are
described in the R&S SMW user manual. The latest version is available at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/SMW200A
Installation
You can find detailed installation instructions in the delivery of the option or in the
R&S SMW service manual.
1.1 Accessing the IEEE 802.11ad/ay dialog
To open the dialog with IEEE 802.11ad/ay settings
► In the block diagram of the R&S SMW, select "Baseband > IEEE 802.11ad/ay".
A dialog box opens that displays the provided general settings.
The signal generation is not started immediately. To start signal generation with the
default settings, select "State > On".
Accessing the IEEE 802.11ad/ay dialog

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1.2 What's new
This manual describes firmware version FW 5.20.043.xx and later of the
R&S®SMW200A.
Compared to the previous version, it provides the new features listed below:
●IEEE 802.11ay signal generation, see Chapter 2.3, "About IEEE 802.11ay",
on page 15.
●EDMG single carrier PHY format, see Chapter 5.1, "General settings",
on page 45.
●EDMG PPDU configuration per frame block, see Chapter 5.2, "PPDU configuration
(frame block 1)", on page 46.
●EDMG PPDU configuration for single user (SU), see Chapter 5.3, "PPDU configu-
ration per user", on page 56.
●Editorial changes
1.3 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S SMW user documentation. Unless speci-
fied otherwise, you find the documents at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/smw200a
1.3.1 Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S SMW and describes how to set up and start working with the prod-
uct. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general informa-
tion, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
1.3.2 User manuals and help
Separate manuals for the base unit and the software options are provided for down-
load:
●Base unit manual
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control com-
mands with programming examples, and information on maintenance, instrument
interfaces and error messages. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
●Software option manual
Contains the description of the specific functions of an option. Basic information on
operating the R&S SMW is not included.
The contents of the user manuals are available as help in the R&S SMW. The help
offers quick, context-sensitive access to the complete information for the base unit and
the software options.
Documentation overview

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All user manuals are also available for download or for immediate display on the Inter-
net.
1.3.3 Tutorials
The R&S SMW provides interactive examples and demonstrations on operating the
instrument in form of tutorials. A set of tutorials is available directly on the instrument.
1.3.4 Service manual
Describes the performance test for checking compliance with rated specifications, firm-
ware update, troubleshooting, adjustments, installing options and maintenance.
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS):
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com
1.3.5 Instrument security procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S SMW in secure areas. It is avail-
able for download on the internet.
1.3.6 Printed safety instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
1.3.7 Data sheets and brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S SMW. It also lists the
options and their order numbers and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char-
acteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/smw200a
1.3.8 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. An open-
source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open
source software.
Documentation overview

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See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/smw200a
1.3.9 Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
These documents deal with special applications or background information on particu-
lar topics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/smw200a and www.rohde-schwarz.com/
manual/smw200a
1.3.10 Videos
Find various videos on Rohde & Schwarz products and test and measurement topics
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RohdeundSchwarz
On the menu bar, search for your product to find related videos.
Figure 1-1: Product search on YouTube
1.4 Scope
Tasks (in manual or remote operation) that are also performed in the base unit in the
same way are not described here.
In particular, it includes:
●Managing settings and data lists, like saving and loading settings, creating and
accessing data lists, or accessing files in a particular directory.
●Information on regular trigger, marker and clock signals and filter settings, if appro-
priate.
●General instrument configuration, such as checking the system configuration, con-
figuring networks and remote operation
●Using the common status registers
For a description of such tasks, see the R&S SMW user manual.
1.5 Notes on screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
Notes on screenshots