Vanu CompactRAN Manual

Vanu® CompactRAN™ CDMA/GSM
Base Station Hardware Installation
Guide
Date of Release: October 2017

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Vanu, Inc. and Vanu India Private Limited
81 Hartwell Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
USA
Vanu India Pvt Ltd
1st Floor, Vaswani Presidio
Panathur Main Road
Kadubeesanahalli,
Bangalore - 560103, India

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C ONTENTS
Preface ................................................................................................... vii
Audience ....................................................................................... viii
Conventions .................................................................................. viii
Vanu Technical Support.................................................................. ix
1 Overview.............................................................................................. 1
2 Preinstallation Checklist.................................................................... 3
Technical Specifications.................................................................. 3
Hardware Packing List .................................................................... 5
Additional Equipment ...................................................................... 6
Preinstallation Requirements .......................................................... 7
3 Preparing the CompactRAN for Installation..................................... 9
Installing the ConfigureCell Tool ................................................... 10
Setting Up the CompactRAN ........................................................ 12
Changing the Password ............................................................ 16
Restrictive Password Requirements ......................................... 17
4 Installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station.................. 19
Regulatory Information.................................................................. 20
Installation Warnings..................................................................... 20
CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station Visual Checks .............. 23
Installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station................. 26
Connecting to the Network............................................................ 29
CompactRAN LEDs ...................................................................... 30
5 Additional Information ..................................................................... 31
Antenna Information...................................................................... 31
Connecting the Antenna............................................................ 31
Antenna Notes........................................................................... 31
Verifying the Firmware .................................................................. 32
Disposing of Equipment ................................................................ 33

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P REFACE
This document provides the information for the Vanu® CompactRAN CDMA/GSM
base station hardware installation. The following table lists the sections and topics of
this guide.
Chapter Title Description
1
Overview
Provides a brief overview of the
CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base
station.
2
Preinstallation Checklist
Provides a list of hardware, software,
and network information needed to
install the CompactRAN
CDMA/GSM base station.
3
Preparing the CompactRAN
for Installation
Provides information on installing the
ConfigureCell™ tool software on the
installation laptop. This software is
used to make sure the CompactRANs
are working correctly before installing
them onsite.
4
Installing the CompactRAN
CDMA/GSM base station
Provides information needed to install
the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM
base station on the mounting pole or a
wall.
5
Additional Information
Provides information on antennas,
checking the CompactRAN firmware
version, and disposing of equipment.

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AUDIENCE
Note: This guide is intended for operators who install, configure, and upgrade the
Vanu GSM software. You should be familiar with the following:
• Linux®
• Radio Access Networks (RAN) standards and terminology
• Networking fundamentals
• Wiring fundamentals
CONVENTIONS
Notes and Cautions call attention to certain topics. To avoid loss of data or to make
most efficient use of the product, please devote special attention to these areas.
Note: This symbol calls attention to additional information that may be of practical
use in following a procedure or understanding a concept.
Caution: This symbol indicates issues or practices that could
damage the equipment or cause loss of data if you
disregard the required safety precautions.
WARNING: This symbol indicates issues or practices that could
damage the equipment or cause bodily harm or death
if you disregard the required safety precautions

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VANU TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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VANU TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For questions about any Vanu products, contact:
Telephone:
• US: 1.617.864.1711, option 5
• India: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]m
Technical support is available for products and services provided by Vanu. If you need
assistance with any product or service not provided by Vanu, consult the respective
vendor's user manual for technical support information.

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O VERVIEW
The CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station is a small, lightweight, low power
consumption outdoor base station. The Service Enclosure is a cabinet containing an
AC-powered UPS, a battery, and the CDMA baseband processor. A bracket is used for
pole-mounting or wall-mounting. The CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station can be
installed in hard to cover outdoor areas such as rural areas, spot fill-in on highways, or
in rugged terrain areas. It can be mounted on poles or alternative structures,
eliminating the need to place equipment on the ground.
This document provides the information needed to install the CompactRAN
CDMA/GSM base station:
•
Preinstallation Checklist
• Preparing the CompactRAN for Installation
• Installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station
• Additional Information

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Figure 1-1. CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station
CompactRAN
Service
Enclosure

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P REINSTALLATION C HECKLIST
Before you physically install the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station, you must
make sure you have completed the following preinstallation requirements:
Caution: Do NOT disassemble the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM
base station casings. Contact
Vanu Technical Support
for any hardware issues.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following is a list of the technical specifications for the CompactRAN
CDMA/GSM base station:
• Output power
- One GSM TRX 5 Watts average power
- One CDMA TRX 2 Watt average power
• Input Power
- 95 -140V AC
- 60 Hz
- 3 amp Max

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Environmental Specifications
Table 2-1. Environmental Requirements
Physical Specifications
Table 2-2. Physical Specifications
Environmental
Requirement Description
Operating Temperature -40C (-20 cold start) to 50C
(-40F (-4 cold start) - 122F)
Storage Temperature -40C to 70C (-40F - 158F)
Operating Humidity Maximum humidity up to 100%
Attribute Description
Height 53.3 cm (21 in)
Width 58.4 cm (23 in)
Depth 25.4 cm (10 in)
Weight 22.7 Kg (50 lbs.)

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Hardware Packing List
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HARDWARE PACKING LIST
Unpack the following items and check for damages:
Vanu Equipment
• CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station (
Figure 2-1 ).
Figure 2-1. CompactRAN CDMA/GSM Base Station
• Mounting bracket - 1 ( Figure 2-2 )
Figure 2-2. Mounting Hardware

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Third-Party Equipment
• Dual RX/TX antennas and cables terminated with male N-Type connectors,
recommended 8 dBi maximum gain
• GPS Antenna and cable terminated with male SMA connector - Recommended
GPS antenna is Trimble Bullet™ III 57860-20
• Lightening protection devices for outdoor antennas
• Backhaul modem for Internet connection - power is provided inside Service
Enclosure
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
You also need the following to install the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station:
• Windows® Installer laptop, runnings Windows 7 or later
• Mobile phone for testing
• Power source
• Ethernet connection
• Phillips head screw driver
• Wrench
• 7/16 in socket to open the Service Enclosure
• Digital multi-meter
• Three Hex Head 5/8” Lag Screws, 4” long for mounting on pole or wall

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Preinstallation Requirements
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PREINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Before you begin installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base stations, refer to the
following checklist:
• Make sure the Vanu software is installed on the servers. This software includes
ConfigCenter. Refer to the
Vanu Software Installation Guide .
• Obtain a site plan from the network administrator that provides the following
information:
- Physical installation location of each CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base
station.
- Power source/requirements
- Network source/requirements
- Temperature ranges
- IP addresses for each CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station
• Install the following antennas at each site using the product-specific
documentation:
- GPS antenna
- RX antenna
- TX antenna
• For installations with a VPN:
- VPN Gateway IP address and subnet mask
- User ID and password
- IPSec PSK - PSK group and key
- IPSec Certificate - username, password CA certificate, Device certificate
Note: You can only use IPSec PSK or IPSec Certificate. You cannot use both at the
same time.

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I NSTALLATION
Note: This chapter is applicable only if you are using an open VPN.
This chapter provides the information needed to prepare the CompactRAN before
physically installing the CompactRAN CDMA/GSM base station. The preinstallation
procedure is divided into two stages:
• Installing the Vanu ConfigureCell Tool onto the installation laptop.
This procedure is done once. Refer to
Installing the ConfigureCell Tool .
• Network Configuration
This procedure is performed for each CompactRAN. Refer to
Setting Up the
CompactRAN
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INSTALLING THE CONFIGURECELL TOOL
The section provides information for the installing the ConfigureCell tool. This tool is
installed on the Windows installation laptop.
Note: You need at least 23.8 MB of disk space.
1. Download the Vanu-ConfigureCell-Installer-Installer from the Vanu Local
Management Terminal Installer onto the installation laptop.
2. Click Vanu-ConfigureCell-Installer.exe.
The Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Options dialog box displays
(
Figure 3-1 ):
Figure 3-1. Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Options Dialog Box
3. Make sure Vanu ConfigureCell is selected and click Next.
The Vanu ConfigureCell Setup Installation Folder dialog box displays
(
Figure 3-2 ):