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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Purpose.............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Application ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Document Organization ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Reference.......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Document Conventions ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
Product Registration Information........................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Important Safety Information..................................................................................................................................................................12
Industry Certifications/Registration Numbers: ...............................................................................................................................12
FCC ID: NVRDSP95-PAW .........................................................................................................................................................................12
ISEDC: 4307A-DSP95PAW.......................................................................................................................................................................13
Technical Support.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Acronyms and Abbreviations.................................................................................................................................................................14
1Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Product Information...................................................................................................................................................................15
1.2 Functional Overview...................................................................................................................................................................15
1.3 LED Indicator.................................................................................................................................................................................16
1.4 Local Communication Interface Ports.................................................................................................................................17
1.5 EIA232 Pin Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................17
1.6 USB Interface ................................................................................................................................................................................17
1.7 Ethernet...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
1.8 Monitoring and Alarms.............................................................................................................................................................17
1.9 Circuit Operational Description.............................................................................................................................................18
2Optimizing the System during Installation ................................................................................................... 19
2.1 System Setup Considerations ................................................................................................................................................19
2.2 Suggested Spectrum Analyzer Setting...............................................................................................................................19
2.3 Important Installation Notes ..................................................................................................................................................20
2.4 Installation Guidelines...............................................................................................................................................................20
2.4.1 Donor Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.4.2 Antennas.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.5 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................21
2.5.1Outside Donor Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
2.5.2 Inside Omnidirectional Antenna ............................................................................................................................................ 21

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2.5.3 Power Dividers .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
2.5.4 Grounding Kit ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
2.5.5 Directional Couplers ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.5.6 19” Rack Shelf................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
2.5.7 UPS..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.5.8 Cross Band Couplers................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3Web-Based GUI .................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.1 Web-Based GUI Session ...........................................................................................................................................................23
3.2 System Status ...............................................................................................................................................................................26
3.3 Local Network...............................................................................................................................................................................27
3.4 RF Configuration .........................................................................................................................................................................28
3.5 Program a Filter ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
3.6 Remote Network .........................................................................................................................................................................30
3.7 SNMP Configuration..................................................................................................................................................................31
3.8 Time Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................31
3.9 System Health...............................................................................................................................................................................32
3.10 Install and Upload.......................................................................................................................................................................33
3.11 Reboot.............................................................................................................................................................................................34
3.12 Alarm Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................35
3.13 Email Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................36
3.14 Log Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................37
3.15 Account Credentials...................................................................................................................................................................38
4Console Interface ............................................................................................................................................... 39
4.1 Text Menu Interface (Local Access)......................................................................................................................................39
4.2 Telnet Session (Remote Access)............................................................................................................................................44
4.3 Modem Interface (Remote Access with Login) ...............................................................................................................46
4.4 Additional Tips .............................................................................................................................................................................47
Appendix A Attenuation and Dynamic Range Guidelines............................................................................ 51
A.1 Donor Port .....................................................................................................................................................................................51
A.2 Server Port .....................................................................................................................................................................................51
A.3 Dynamic Range Thresholds ....................................................................................................................................................52
A.4 Large Deltas between In-band and Composite Input Signals ..................................................................................52
Appendix B Band Plans and Filter File Naming Conventions .......................................................................... 53
B.1 Frequency Band Plans.................................................................................................................................................................53
B.1.1 700 MHz Lower A, B and C Band Plan................................................................................................................................. 53

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B.1.2 700 MHz Upper C Band Plan................................................................................................................................................... 54
B.1.3 Cellular Frequency Band Plan .................................................................................................................................................... 54
B.1.4 AWS Frequency Band Plan ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
B.1.5 Canadian PCS Frequency Band Plan..................................................................................................................................... 56
B.1.6 US PCS Frequency Band Plan.................................................................................................................................................. 57
B.1.7 Public Safety Bands ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
B.2 Filter File Naming Conventions .............................................................................................................................................58
B.2.1 700 MHz Filter Naming Convention ....................................................................................................................................... 58
B.2.2 Cellular Filter File Naming Convention .................................................................................................................................... 59
B.2.3 Canadian PCS Filter File Naming Convention ...................................................................................................................... 60
B.2.4 US PCS Filter File Naming Convention................................................................................................................................... 61
B.2.5 AWS Filter Naming Convention ............................................................................................................................................. 63
Appendix C Mechanical Configurations.............................................................................................................. 64
C.1 Digital Repeater Mechanical Drawings ..............................................................................................................................64
C.2 Digital Repeater Mounting Drawings, Modular Series High Power .......................................................................64
C.2.1 Wall Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 65
C.2.2 19” Relay Rack Mounting.......................................................................................................................................................... 66
C.2.3 19” Four Post Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................................. 67
Appendix D Mechanical and Electrical Specifications................................................................................... 68
D.1 Mechanical Specifications........................................................................................................................................................68
D.2 AC Power Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................68
D.3 Environmental Requirements.................................................................................................................................................68
D.4 Operating Power Parameters .................................................................................................................................................69
Appendix E Port Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 71
E.1 Dual-band D2:D1 Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................71
E.2 Dual-band D1:D2 Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................71
E.3 Dual-band D2:D2 Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................72
E.4 Dual-band D1:D1 Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................72
Appendix F Acronyms and Abbreviations .......................................................................................................... 73

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Pin Description .................................................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 3-1: User Connection Login..................................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 3-2: System Status....................................................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 3-4: Local Network...................................................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 3-5: RF Configuration..............................................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 3-6: Program a Filter ...............................................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 3-7: Remote Network..............................................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 3-8: SNMP Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 3-9: Time Configuration.........................................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 3-10: System Health ................................................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 3-11: Install & Upload.............................................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 3-12: Reboot...............................................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 3-13: Alarm Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 3-14: Email Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................................36
Figure 3-15: Log Configuration.........................................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 3-16: Account Credentials.....................................................................................................................................................................38
Figure 4-1: Null Modem Cable..........................................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 4-2: Gender Adapter ...............................................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 4-3: Tera Term Pro Web Start Up.......................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 4-4: Serial Radio Button .........................................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 4-5: Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 4-6: Serial Port Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................41
Figure 4-7: TMI Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................42
Figure 4-8: Adjust Gain.........................................................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 4-9: User Gain ............................................................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 4-10: Selecting Filter Programs...........................................................................................................................................................44
Figure 4-11: Default IP Address ........................................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-12: Login Screen ...................................................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 4-13: Main Menu ......................................................................................................................................................................................46
Figure 4-14: Control Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................47

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Figure 4-15: View Network Status and Tasks ..............................................................................................................................................47
Figure 4-16: Change Adapter Settings...........................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 4-17: Local Area Network......................................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 4-18: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) ................................................................................................................................49
Figure 4-19: Enter IP Address ............................................................................................................................................................................49
Figure B-1: : 700 MHz Lower A, B and C Band Plan..................................................................................................................................53
Figure B-2: : 700 MHz Upper C Band Plan....................................................................................................................................................54
Figure B-3: Cellular Frequency Band Plan .......................................................................................................................................................54
Figure B-4: AWS Frequency Band Plan ..........................................................................................................................................................55
Figure B-5: Canadian PCS Frequency Band Plan........................................................................................................................................56
Figure B-6: US PCS Frequency Band Plan .....................................................................................................................................................57
Figure B-7: Public Safety Bands ........................................................................................................................................................................57
Figure C-1: Digital Repeater Drawing.............................................................................................................................................................64
Figure C-1: Install Wall Mounting Brackets..................................................................................................................................................65
Figure C-3: Rack Mounting.................................................................................................................................................................................66
Figure C-4: 19” Four Post Rack Mounting ....................................................................................................................................................67
Figure E-1: Dual-band D2:D1 Port Configuration......................................................................................................................................71
Figure E-2: Dual-band D1:D2 Port Configuration......................................................................................................................................71
Figure E-3: Dual-band D2:D2 Port Configuration......................................................................................................................................72
Figure E-4: Dual-band D1:D1 Port Configuration......................................................................................................................................72
TABLE OF TABLES
Table P-1: Document Conventions..................................................................................................................................................................10
Table F-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................................73
Table A-1: Dynamic Range Thresholds..........................................................................................................................................................52
Table B-1: 700 MHz Filter Naming Convention ............................................................................................................................................58
Table B-2: Cellular Filter File Naming Convention .........................................................................................................................................59
Table B-3: Canadian PCS Filter File Naming Convention ...........................................................................................................................60
Table B-4: US PCS Filter File Naming Convention........................................................................................................................................61
Table D-1: Mechanical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................68
Table D-2: AC Power Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................68

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Table D-3: Environmental Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................68
Table D-1: Operating Power Parameters ......................................................................................................................................................69

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Preface
This Preface includes the following:
•Purpose
•Application
•Document Organization
•References
•Document Conventions
•Product Registration Information
•Safety Notices
•Important Safety Information
•Radio and Television Interferences
•Industry Certifications/Registration Numbers
•Technical Support
•Acronyms and Abbreviations
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide a procedure to help experienced technicians/engineers install and
commission an in-building wireless enhancement repeater system using Westell Technologies digital repeaters. This
document was written to address the practical concerns of the installer. Following the procedures in this manual will
minimize risks associated with modifying a live system and will prevent service interruptions. This document assumes
the technician/engineer understands the basic principles and functionality involved with repeater and in-building
systems.
Application
Apply this guide when adding digital repeater capability to an existing system or as part of a new installation.
Document Organization
This manual includes the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Product Overview – Provides an Overview of DSP95 Series Repeaters
Chapter 2: System Optimization Installation Tips – Provides information for system optimization
Chapter 3: Web-Based GUI – Provides information about using the system through a web-based graphical user
interface
Chapter 4: Console Interface – Provides information about local access to the repeater through console interface
Appendix A: Attenuation and Dynamic Range Guidelines – Provides information about attenuation and dynamic
range guidelines

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Appendix B: Band Plans and Filter File Naming Conventions – Provides information about the band plans and
filter file naming conventions
Appendix C: Mechanical Configurations – Provides mechanical drawings and mounting diagrams for the system
Appendix D: Mechanical and Electrical Specifications– Provides the mechanical and electrical speciation for the
system
Appendix E: Port Configuration – Details and illustrates the port configurations for each repeater type
Appendix F: Glossary – Provides a table of acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual and a definition for each
Reference
•Westell Technologies Power Supply Users Guide, part number 960-1152-MNL
Document Conventions
Table P-1 lists the conventions used throughout this document.
Table P-1: Document Conventions
Convention Description
DANGER! Description of an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, may result in severe injury or death.
WARNING! Description of an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, may result in injury or serious
equipment damage.
CAUTION Description of an imminent hazard that, if not avoided, could result in equipment damage.
IMPORTANT Additional information that is very important for the user to know. More critical than a note,
but does not contain a Danger!, Warning! or Caution.
NOTE Additional information or comments that may be beneficial for the user to know.
Bold Bold typeface indicates commands, buttons, keyboard keys, user interface elements, and
provides emphasis.
Command1 >
Command2
The >symbol between commands indicates a succession of commands. For example, select
Start > Settings.
Key1+Key2 A plus sign between key names indicates simultaneous keyboard commands. Press and
hold down the first key while pressing the second key. For example, Ctrl+X.