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1. IP Mode IP mode of the PM 120 320 as defined on the TCP IP Settings IP Address IP address of the PM 120 320 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the PM 120 320 Gateway Gateway mask of the PM 120 320 Wireless Link Status Shows whether the PM 120 320 is connected to the base station Frequency Tx Rx PM 120 320 transmit and receive frequencies as defined on the Wireless Settings page Bandwidth Bandwidth used by the PM 120 320 RF Profile PM 120 320 duplex method as defined on the Wireless Settings page CP Size PM 120 320 cyclic prefix size as define on the Wireless Settings page Tx Power Max Min Cur PM 120 320 maximum minimum and current transmit power levels in dBm The maximum and minimum settings are defined on the Wireless Set tings page Signal RSSI CINR RSSI CINR SNR and average signal strength in dBm RSSI the higher the value the higher the transmit rate up to the maxi mum Conversely the lower the RSSI the lower the transmission speed until 0 is reached no connectivity CINR the higher the value the more throughput a link can maintain Base Station MAC address with which the PM 120 320 is communicating as defined on the Wireless Settings page Device Board Serial Number Serial number of the PM 120 320 printed
2. Figure 2 12 Power Over Ethernet Connections Table 2 3 Ethernet Cable Pinouts Straight Cable to Hub Crossover Cable to PC Pin 1 Tx Pin 1 Rc Pin 1 Rc Pin 3 Tx Pin 2 Tx Pin 2 Rc Pin 2 Rc Pin 6 Tx Pin 3 Rc Pin 3 Tx Pin 3 Tx Pin 1 Rc Pin 6 Rc Pin 6 Tx Pin 6 Tx Pin 2 Rc 2 2 6 Configure the PM 120 320 Using the HTTP Configurator NOTE For more details on the PM 120 320 HTTP Configurator refer to Pack etMAX 120 320 Configurator 2 1 To configure the PacketMAX 120 320 Series radio connect the Ethernet cable to the PoE RJ 45 jack green and to a computer 2 Open your Web browser and enter the default IP Address http 192 168 0 1 In the Login window enter the user name as isp and password as isp 3 In the left pane of the Configurator under WiMAX Setup click Wireless The Wireless Settings page appears as shown below Enter the appropriate param eters Make sure Secondary Management Default is selected PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station A Wireless Settings Administration Administrative Settings Throughput Test Firmware Figure 2 13 Wireless Settings Page In the Wireless Settings page the minimum required parameters are Channel Band width and Frequency Enter the supported Channel Bandwidth Frequency as shown in the following table and BS ID If the BS ID is not entered the CPE
3. PM BSR 120 3G Supports 3 5 MHz and 7 MHz Secondary Management Confirm that the default setting Secondary Management Support is Connection Support selected If not select it In this mode configuration settings are configured from the WaveCenter EMS Pro See WaveCenter EMS Pro User Manual for more details AFS mode Lets you enable or disable Automatic Frequency Scanning By default AFS mode is disabled For more information on AFS see Automatic Frequency Scanning AFS PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator etworks Frequency kHz Sets the frequency in kHz For PM 120 320 5G frequency range is 5150000 5925000 For PM 120 320 3G frequency range is 3300000 3800000 Max TX Power dBm This value should match the PM 120 320 antenna Examples The Max Tx Power value cannot exceed 30dB Note When setting the Max Tx Power value do not exceed the max EIRP allowed by your license When adding the values for Tx Antenna Gain and Max Tx Power the sum of these values must equal or be less than the max EIRP that your license allows The gain of the internal antenna is 17dB requiring the Max Tx Power to be set to max EIRP 17 Min Tx Power dBm Confirm that the default setting 10 is selected If not select it Encryption Mode Disable or enable Encryption for SS BSID and Mask Use the standard format for MAC addresses six 2 d
4. Wimax Setup Network Setup Administration Log in to the Configurator In the left pane under Administration click Firmware The Firmware page appears The Current section shows information about the current firmware installed The Upgrade section is where you specify the new firmware you want to install Firmware Status Figure 3 13 Firmware Upgrade Page 3 To view the output of what is happening throughout the firmware upgrade pro cess check Verbose Debug To reboot the PM 120 320 after its firmware has been upgraded check Reboot after successful upgrade Under Upgrade select retrieve from server if it is not already selected In the URL field enter the Uniform Resource Locator URL of the FTP server where the new firmware file is located Log in to the server and download the firmware file PacketMax 120 320 User Manual EN 3 22 etworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator After the firmware file has been downloaded upload it to the PM 120 320 using your browser Under Upload from browser click the Browse select the firm ware file and click OK Click Upgrade Software to start the upgrade procedure If you checked Reboot after successful upgrade the PM 120 320 reboots automatically following the firmware upgrade otherwise you must manually reboot the PM 120 320 to have the new firmware upgrade take effect NOTE Firmware upgrade can also be done vi
5. 3 GHz 5 8 GHz 5 6 GHz 5 2 GHz 3 65 GHz 3 5 3 3 GHz GHz Frequency 5 725 5 470 5 150 3 650 3 4 3 6 3 3 3 4 Range 5 925 5 725 5 350 3 675 Channel 3 5 5 amp 7 3 5 5 amp 7 35 5 amp 7 3 5 amp 7 3 5 amp 7 3 5 amp 7 Bandwidth Access TDD TDD TDD TDD TDD TDD Method Maximum Output Power QPSK 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 20 20 dBm dBm 16 QAM 20 dBm 20 dBm 18 dBm 20 dBm 20 20 dBm dBm 64 QAM 20 dBm 17 dBm 17 dBm 17 dBm 20 20 dBm dBm Frequency 500 kHz Step Size TX Power 30 dB Attenuation Range from Max 500 kHz 500 kHz 500 kHz 500 kHz 500 kHz 30 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dB Frequency 8 ppm Stability 8 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm Rx Tx Switch 4 p S ing Time 4 p S 4 p S lt 4 p S 4 p S 4 p S Transmit 1 dB Power Accu racy 1 dB 1 dB 1 dB 1 dB 1 dB PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter A Specifications PM 120 5 GHz PM 120 3 GHz 5 8 GHz 5 6 GHz 5 2 GHz 3 65 GHz 3 5 3 3 GHz GHz Rx Input 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB Dynamic Range 3 5 Channel Bandwidth Max Rx Input 18 dBm 18 dBm 18 dBm 18 dBm 18 dBm 18 dBm Power Oper ational Max Rx Input 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm Power No Damage Fast AGC 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB Range
6. Intended Audience for this Manual nonna nannan ii General Cautions and Warnings 0 000 ce eee eens ii List of References 0 0 ccc cc ete ons iv Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station PacketMAX 120 320 Features suunnan 1 2 PM 120 320 Hardware Features 2 000 1 2 PM 120 320 Software Features 000 00 e ee 1 2 Bridge Mode eese ns st anc oo be eek na Ce 1 2 VLAN Mode tente eee eei E en Bene 1 2 Point to Point Mode 0 cece eee eee eee nee 1 3 Management Configuration and Diagnostic Functions 1 3 Upgrades es Beine Er ek 1 4 SS Configuration 0c c cece eee eee nes 1 4 MIB ae en en ee 1 4 Event Reporting 2 2222 00 c cece cece nenn 1 4 3 DES Encryption 2 00 cece cee cence eee 1 5 Certificates and Management 2222222 1 6 IP Filtering ne ieee REPRE Ree dace mien ee 1 7 Automatic Frequency Scanning AFS 1 8 PM 120 320 Package Content 0 0 c eee eee eee ee 1 9 Components of PM 120 320 isses eee 1 10 PacketMax 120 320 Outdoor Unit ODU 1 10 PacketMax Indoor Unit POE IDU 1 10 Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station Installation Requirements lllelesleee esee 22 Cables and Connector Requirements 2 2 Additional Item
7. circuit board Device Name Name of the PM 120 320 unit as defined on the Administrative Settings page see section 3 4 1 Default is PM 120 320 Location Location of the PM 120 320 as defined on the Administrative Settings page Firmware Revision Revision number of the firmware used by the PM 120 320 Build Date Build date of the firmware used by the PM 120 320 3 4 2 Wireless Information Page The Wireless Information page shows information about the PM 120 320 s wireless operation The user configurable information on this page can be set using the Wire less Settings page PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Wimax Setup Network Setup Adgyipistafion VLAN System Log Administration Wireless Information Page Figure 3 6 Wireless Information Page Wireless Informa tion Page Parameter Description Channel Bandwidth Status Bandwidth in MHz of the PM 120 320 as defined on the Wireless Settings MHz page Frequency KHz Frequency in kHz of the PM 120 320 as defined on the Wireless Settings page RF Profile RF profile of the PM 120 320 as defined on the Wireless Settings page CP Size Cycle prefix size as defined on the Wireless Settings page DBPC Support Downlink Shows whether Downlink Burst Profile Change is enabled or disabled Burst
8. com puter to log in to the unit 1 1 2 PM 120 320 Software Features Standards Based Compliant with IEEE 802 16 2004 for communication with WiMAX base stations that support this standard Extensive Frequency Bands Coverage Operates in licensed and unlicensed bands including 3 3 GHz 3 4GHz 3 65GHz 5 1GHz 5 4GHz 5 8GHz X Industry s leading Quality of Service Supports configurable QoS on UL and DL including UGS support for latency sensitive applications Popular Channel Bandwidths supported Supports 3 5 5 and 7 MHz Network Stack Both bridge and VLAN modes supported IP filtering for Layer 2 3 and 4 supported Security X 509 3DES encryption mode supported Management HTTP Interface for configuration Support for Secondary Man agement using WaveCenter EMS Pro 1 2 Bridge Mode The default setting of the PM 120 320 Subscriber Stations is Bridge mode 1 3 VLAN Mode The operation of the PM 120 320 in VLAN mode has been discussed in Virtual Local Area Network section Please refer to Virtual Local Area Network for information on SS in VLAN Mode and different user scenario examples BE PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 12 etworks Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 1 4 Point to Point Mode The PacketMAX 5000 3000 Base Stations in combination with PacketMAX 320 Sub scriber Stations provide high speed cost effective links for point to point applications W
9. connect the Radio to the POE you must use an outdoor rated UV protected CAT 5E cable not to exceed 90 meters Aperto recommends that you weather seal the Radio cable connector and the antennae types connec tor if present 3 Place the gasket over the 4 studs around the port of the radio Flatten the gas ket ensuring there are no gaps as shown below Figure 2 3 Fixing Gasket 4 Plug the CAT 5E cable inserted in the boot cover into the port Remember to place the boot cover according to the desired polarization so that the strain relief faces the ground as shown below EN PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 2 5 aperto Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station ks etwor Figure 2 4 Plugging the CAT 5E Cable 5 Fit the boot cover over the 4 studs and the gasket Secure with 4 keps nuts Tighten with a 3 8 wrench until the gasket is at least 50 compressed Figure 2 5 Fixing Boot Cover 6 Make sure the cap nut of the strain relief is tightened properly to ensure a weather proof seal 3 NOTE For N Type ODU connect the external antenna to the N Type con nector 2 2 2 Mounting PM 120 320 Pole Mounting 1 For Pole Mounting attach the mounting bracket to the pole using the U bolt Secure the U bolt with the lock washers and the nuts Align if necessary and PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 2 6 aperto Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station etwor
10. disabled as defined on the Wireless Settings page Base Station ID List Shows the base station ID list as defined on the Wireless Settings page 3 4 4 Statistics Information Page The Statistics Information page shows statistics of the wired and wireless packets sent and received by the PM 120 320 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual tworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Statistics Information Page Figure 3 8 Statistics Information Page PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 14 aperto erworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Statistics Informa Description tion Page Parameter Wired Received Rx and transmitted Tx statistics for the PM 120 320 s wired interface Bytes number of bytes transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wired network Packets number of packets transmitted Tx or received Rx the PM 120 320 on the wired network Errs number of transmit receive errors detected by the PM 120 320 on the wired network Drop number of dropped transmitted Tx or received Rx packets detected by the PM 120 320 on the wired network Fifo number of transmitted Tx or received Rx packets first in first out between the PM 120 320 and the wired network Frame number of frames transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wired network Compressed numbe
11. failures D 4 VLAN Classifiers The VLAN switch identifies traffic corresponding to each LAN interface by attaching a VLAN tag to the Ethernet frame as the traffic is switched to its WAN interface The Ethernet switch provides isolation of one customer LAN traffic from another customer As each customer s traffic can be identified with a VLAN ID it can be mapped onto an individual Service Flow enabling individualized QoS on a per customer basis A VLAN Classifier is a set of rules that determine how the PM 120 PM 320 assigns a VLAN ID and priority to a packet based on a wide range of packet parameters such as 7 Source or destination IP address es s Source or destination MAC address es IP TOS BE PacketMax 120 320 User Manual D4 aperto Chapter D Virtual Local Area Network etwor 4 TCP UDP Port numbers 3n NOTE VLAN classifiers are applied only when the unit is configured with them enabled This is configured in EMS and is described in the WaveCenter EMS User manual 3n NOTE IP addresses used for VLAN classifiers do not warn the user when the resulting address is the broadcast or network address D 5 VLAN Application Example An example Figure D 3 using the Point to Multipoint PacketMax 5000 Product with two SSs Subscriber Station and a Cisco 2950 Series VLAN switch is described in this section The Base Station Backhaul Fast Ethernet Port is Trunked via the MSC Main System Con
12. node hostname none S Log gt SS COMM FUNC Initializing network and IP address mode 0 bridge l router 2 nat S Log gt SS COMM FUNC Network mode 0 SS Log gt SS COMM FUNC IP address mode dhcp S Log gt SS COMM FUNC Network config validity check SS Log SS System Set subscribe station environment parameter common wavesat env S Log gt SS System Load subscribe stations modules SS Log gt SS MOD LOAD Loading subscribe stations wimax driver modules S Log gt SS MOD LOAD Set subscribe station environment parameter sub common wavesat env S Log SS MOD LOAD Set subscribe station linux version and module extension name parameter SS Log gt SS MOD LOAD Create the Wavesat device node path dev wavesat SS Log gt SS MOD LOAD Unload old nodes SS Log SS MOD LOAD Detect the type of Wavesat PCI Board we have SS Log gt SS MOD LOAD Found Wavesat digital PCI board CIRRUS S Log SS MOD LOAD Installing modules Figure 3 10 System Log Page 3 5 Configuring Administrative Settings All administrative tasks are performed from the Administrative Settings page To dis play the Administrative Settings page click the Administrative Settings link under Administration in the navigation panel of the Configurator PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Administrative Settings Wimax Setup Wireless Network Setup TC
13. will register to the first BS it detects For more details on the parameters of Wireless Settings see Specifying Wireless Settings PM 120 320 5G PM 120 320 3G Frequency 5150000 5925000 3300000 3800000 Channel Bandwidth 3 5 5 and 7 3 5 and 7 4 Click the Apply button A page appears with a confirmation of configuration changes Click the Reboot button in the confirmation page for the changes to take effect CAUTION Rebooting disconnects the PM 120 320 and any connections cur rently running It may take 60 seconds before the PM 120 320 is run ning and accessible again The Status LED flashes while the unit reboots and goes ON when the unit completes the reboot process PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 2 13 aperto etworks Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 2 2 7 Align the PM 120 320 ODU 1 To align the radio adjust its position until you receive the acceptable Signal lev els as indicated in the table below LED Description Radio ON connection with a base station has been established OFF connection with a base station has not been established LAN ON connection to the Ethernet port has been established Flash connection is in use OFF connection to the Ethernet port has not been established Status ON PM 120 320 is fully operational Blink PM 120 320 is booting or shutting down Signal Indicates the received signal
14. 0 5G N 01 21 1 4 x 13 x 4 6 66 Ibs 3 02 kg PM120 3G 20 01 27 1 2 x 17 x 4 11 47 Ibs 5 20 kg PM120 3G 17 01 21 1 4 x 13 x 4 6 66 Ibs 3 02 kg PM120 3G N 01 21 1 4 x 13 x 4 6 66 Ibs 3 02 kg PM320 3G 20 01 21 42 x 17 x 4 11 47 Ibs 5 20 kg PM320 3G 17 01 21 1 4 x 13 x 4 6 66 Ibs 3 02 kg PM320 3G N 01 21 1 4 x 13 x 4 6 66 Ibs 3 02 kg 1 1 9 Environmental Specifications Operating Tem PM 120 5GHz PM 120 3 GHz perature Range 5 6 GHz 5 2 GHz 3 65 GHz 3 5 GHz 3 3 GHz Cold Start Tem 40C 40 C 40 C 40C 40C perature Operating Tem 40 to 55 C 40t0 55C 40to 55C 40 to 55 40to 55C perature C 1 1 10 Mounting and Brackets The Outdoor Units can handle pole diameters between 1 0 to 3 0 inches 1 1 11 Regulatory Standards Safety Standards IEC 60950 1 UL 60950 1 amp EN 60950 EMI Standards EN 301 489 EN 55022 and FCC Part 15 Class B Radio EN 301 753 EN 301 021 BE PacketMax 120 320 User Manual A 5 aperto etworks Chapter A Specifications PacketMax 120 320 User Manual A 6 Caperto etworks Event Reporting The PacketMax subscriber equipment can be configured to report events by any of several means SNMP traps Logging to a Syslog server B 1 PacketMax 120 320 Table B 1 SS Events CPE Mac Addr Mac Addr gt Wait for DSA DSC Acknowledge Timer Expired CPE Mac Addr M
15. Apply button to save your changes Then either Click the Reboot button on the next page that appears to apply the settings and reboot the PM 120 320 at this time Change any other configuration settings you want to modify When finished apply all the new and reboot the PM 120 320 3 5 6 Changing Log In Settings Using the Administrative Settings page you can change the user name and password used to log in to the Configurator For security purposes we recommend you change the default password 1 To change the user name click in the User Name field delete the name shown and enter a new user name 2 To change the log in password click in the Password field delete the entry and enter a new password 3 Click in the Confirm Password field delete the entry and enter the same pass word you typed in step 2 4 Click the Apply button to save your changes When the next page appears either Click the Reboot button to reboot the PM 120 320 and apply the settings Change settings on other pages then reboot the PM 120 320 to apply all the new settings 3 6 Throughput Test This feature allows the user to perform throughput test using the HTTP Configurator It will also allow the user to view the status and the result of the throughput test To perform Throughput Test 1 Login to the HTTP Configurator 2 n the left pane under Administration click Throughput Test The Throughput Test page opens as shown belo
16. Cables Spares and Accessories PacketMax 120 320 CPEs Cables and Spares Cl PacketMax 120 320 CPEs 0 00 ce eee eens C2 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual etwor K Caperto Table Of Contents PacketMax 120 Cables 0 0 0c c cee eee C2 PacketMAX 120 320 Spares 0 00000 ee eae C 3 Appendix D Virtual Local Area Network Bridge and VLAN Mode 0 0 0 cece eee ee eee eee D 2 Out of band Management with Management VLAN D 2 Inband Management with Management VLAN D 3 VLAN Classifiers cero E Due eoe toe ARCUP ees D 4 VLAN Application Example 0 0c e eee eee D 5 Looping Prevention 0 0 0 0 cece eects D 6 Behavior of SS VLAN 2 eee nE eee en D 6 Appendix E Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Issues and Tips 0 cece eee eee F l Appendix F LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Agreement WARRANTY COVERAGE 0 0c cece Gl REMEDIES u a ehe ee G2 LIMITED LIABILITY eee mh rn G3 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual iii etworks aperto Table Of Content PacketMax 120 320 User Manual etworks Caperto Preface Preface This manual is part of the documentation for the PacketMax broadband wireless sys tem for delivering high speed subscriber services Scope of This Manual This manual documents the installation and operat
17. E E alios 3 DES Encryption Authorization Key an mmm uum mmm mum EE mum mum a Figure 1 1 3 DES Encryption NOTE TEK is encrypted using KEK derived from Authorization key and 3DES 3n Algorithm while data is encrypted using TEK and DES Algorithm 1 5 6 Certificates and Management WiMax forum prescribes X 509 based digital certificate for authorization process which is part of the negotiation process as described in the above section The cer tificates are used to strengthen the security process The Aperto WiMax Root Certificate is a Self Signed certificate issued by the Aperto Certifying Authority CA The CA is stored in the BS The X 509 certificates are injected into the base station devices at manufacturing time and can later be upgraded from the EMS The Root Certificate is the same across all Base Stations and shall be available on MSC as the Certificate Verification happens on MSC In the case when primary and redundant MSCs are installed the Certificates need to be available on both the MSC PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 1 6 etworks Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station Cards Primary and Redundant Currently we are upgrading the Primary MSC with the Wimax Root Certificate during the Upgrade Process 1 5 6 1 Certificate Upgrades Some important factors that users should take a note of for certificate upgrades are In a redundant BS configuration the certificates need to be in
18. G 2 LIMITED LIABILITY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW APERTO EXCLUDES AND END CUS TOMER ACCEPTS THE EXCLUSION OF ANY LIABILITY WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF APERTO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT APERTO S OPTION APERTO FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM CUSTOMER S NEGLIGENT USE OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR COMPONENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM ITED TO CUSTOMER S FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR COMPONENTS Please direct all inquiries regarding this warranty to Aperto at rma apertonet com PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter G LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Agreement PacketMax 120 320 User Manual G44
19. P IP Status GI Administration if Figure 3 11 Administrative Settings Page 3 5 1 Returning to Factory Default Settings Using the Defaults button on the Administrative Settings page you can return the PM 120 320 to the settings that were in effect when you powered it up for the first time When you click this button a precautionary message tells you that proceeding will remove any custom settings you set and return all parameters to their factory default settings You can then click OK to continue or Cancel to cancel the operation 3 5 2 Rebooting the PM 120 320 Unit The Reboot button on the Administrative Settings page provides one way to reboot the PM 120 320 the other way is using the Apply and Reboot button If you change any PM 120 320 configuration settings you must use one of these methods to reboot the PM 120 320 and put the settings into effect When you click this button a precautionary message tells you that proceeding will reboot the PM 120 320 You can then click OK to continue or Cancel to cancel the operation CAUTION Rebooting disconnects the PM 120 320 and any connections cur rently running It may take up to 60 seconds before the PM 120 320 is running and accessible again When you reboot the PM 120 320 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual q a rto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator the Status LED flashes while the unit reboots and goes ON when the unit completes th
20. PM 120 320 and put your saved settings into effect CAUTION Rebooting disconnects the PM 120 320 and any connections cur A rently running It may take 60 seconds before the PM 120 320 s run ning and accessible again The Status LED flashes while the unit reboots and goes ON when the unit completes the reboot process 3 4 Viewing Status Information The Configurator provides a Status section that lets you display status pages for mon itoring the PM 120 320 This section describes how to use these pages to monitor the PM 120 320 BH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 8 Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator 3 4 1 Information Page The Information Page is the first page that appears when you log in to the Configu rator You can also display this page from another page in the Configurator by clicking the Back to Information Page button at the bottom of the pages in the WiMAX Setup Network Setup and Administration sections The Information Page is a read only page that displays network wireless and device information Wimax Setup Network Setup EREE x Administration i Information Page Figure 3 5 Information Page Information Page Parameter Description Network Mode PM 120 320 s operating mode for example bridge router etc MAC Address PM 120 320 Media Access Control MAC address as defined on the TCP IP Settings page
21. PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Preface iv aperto etworks Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station As part of Aperto Networks PacketMax Broadband Multiservice Wireless Access System the PacketMax 120 320 Series Subscriber Station delivers high speed always on Internet access to small and medium sized businesses small offices home offices SOHO and residences The PacketMax System can be deployed in the stan dard frequency bands licensed or unlicensed for wireless broadband networking For the PacketMAX 120 320 System specifications see General Specifications This Chapter covers the following topics PacketMAX 120 320 Features PM 120 320 Package Content Components of PM 120 320 VLAN Mode 9 9 Management Configuration and Diagnostic Functions EH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 1 1 q a rto Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 1 1 PacketMAX 120 320 Features The PacketMAX 120 320 is designed for quick installation The following list summa rizes the key features of PM 120 320 1 1 1 PM 120 320 Hardware Features Power over Ethernet PoE capabilities allow data and power to be supplied to the unit using a single Ethernet cable Includes an external or embedded antenna with multiple antenna gain options External signal strength LEDs allow the antenna to be aligned for optimal received signal strength from the base station without having to use a
22. Page lessen 3 13 ARP Information Page 0 00 cee eee eee 3 15 System LOP u De Tuve rpre per x es 3 16 Configuring Administrative Settings 00 0 3 17 Returning to Factory Default Settings 3 18 Rebooting the PM 120 320 Unit 00 3 18 Changing the Device Name and Location 3 19 Enabling or Disabling Web SSH and Telnet Access 3 19 Enabling or Disabling the Status LEDs 3 20 Changing Log In Settings 0 0 00 0000 0 3 20 Throughput Test oss eel uerb e RR atait tee Ke Ses 3 20 Upgrading Firmware 0 0 0 cece eee teens 3 22 Appendix A Specifications General Specifications 0 0c ccc eee A 1 Models teruel eR eee A 1 Interfaces oiea E E EEE E pack eee E EEE A 1 Power requirements 0000 cee cece eee eens A l RF and Antenna Specifications 000 A 2 PM 120 General Specifications 000 A 2 Receiver Threshold Specifications A 3 Performance and capacities 00 0 c eee eee A 4 Mechanical Specifications 0 00 e eens A 4 Environmental Specifications 0005 A 5 Mounting and Brackets 20 0 cece eee eee A 5 Regulatory Standards 0 0c eee eee eee eee A 5 Appendix B Event Reporting PacketMax 120 320 1 2 0 0 eect eens B 1 Appendix C
23. Profile Change Modulation Modulation used by the PM 120 320 Link Manager State Shows where in the network connection process the CPE is For example if the CPE is scanning for a BS downlink message receiving a DHCP address assignment or if the CPE to BS link is operational Link State Shows whether the PM 120 320 link is up or down RSSI Received Signal Strength of the Received Signal Strength Indicator in dBm received by Strength Indicator your PM 120 320 The higher the value the higher the transmit rate up to the maximum Conversely the lower the RSSI the lower the transmission speed until 0 is reached no connectivity CINR Carrier to Interfer Carrier to Interference and Noise Ratio in dB for your PM 120 320 The ence and Noise Ratio higher the value the more throughput a link can maintain PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Current TX Power Current transmit power in dBm for your PM 120 320 RF Mode Current radio frequency mode licensed or unlicensed for your PM 120 320 Initial Ranging Burst Invert ing This feature is provided for Engineering development use and is an undoc umented feature Initial Delay Correction This feature is provided for Engineering development use and is an undoc Value umented feature TX Power Range Max The maximum transmit power range of
24. SE APERTO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE OR UPDATE ITS PRODUCTS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO NOTIFY ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY 7 1 1 REMEDIES Subject to End Customer s compliance with Aperto s return policies and subject also to the limitations of Aperto s warranty as described above Aperto will repair or replace any defective Product during the Warranty Period Once repaired or replaced Aperto will pay for return shipment back to End Customer In case of replacement the replacement Product need not be new or of an identical make model or part Aperto may at its discretion replace the defective Product or any part thereof with any recon ditioned product that Aperto reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Product Aperto warrants any replaced or repaired Product or part for ninety 90 days from shipment or the remain der of the initial Warranty Period whichever period is longer Aperto does not provide refunds for its Products End Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and Aperto sole and exclusive liability during the Warranty Period shall be the repair or replacement of the defective Product at no charge THESE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES SHALL NOT BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ANY OTHER REMEDIES EVEN IF THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN FAIL OF THEIR ESSENTIAL PURPOSE PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter G LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Agreement
25. SS during the Privacy Key Management PKM Message Exchange An Authorization Key AK is used to decrypt the Traffic Encryption Keys TEKs using PKM protocol The AK is periodically refreshed and is encrypted using 3DES In the BS the TEKs are generated and send to SS using the 3DES encryption format The SS decrypts these TEKs using a Key Encryption Key KEK gen erated from the AK If the BS encrypts the TEK using the RSA Public Key of SS then the SS decrypts it using its Private Key The TEKs are used for encrypting data on different Service Flows SF between the BS and SS All the Service Flows for one SS will have the same key in both upstream and downstream NOTE To enable encryption on every service flow please refer to the WaveCenter EMS User Manual The traffic between the BS and SS can now be encrypted decrypted using the TEK keys If the CPE fails authentication the CPE can re try authentication PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station etwor Privacy Key Management PKM Private Key PK Key Encryption Key KEK pe Traffic Encryption Key TEK i SS Initiates BS validates u u u u u EN OG Authorization mm a Certificates Authorization Key ESSE mmm u 3 7 NENNEN u 7 7 u 7 ee ee Traffic Encryption Key E o ma ma mum EEE NEN NEN 3 DES Encryption Traffic Encryption Key m mmm m I ME M
26. Total AGC 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB Range 1 1 6 Receiver Threshold Specifications PM 120 5 GHz 5 8 GHz 5 6 GHz amp 5 2 GHz Sensitivity dBm BER 3 5 MHz 5 0 MHz 7 0 MHz 0 6 QPSK 1 2 93 91 90 QPSK 3 4 91 89 88 16QAM 1 2 88 86 85 16QAM 3 4 85 83 81 64QAM 2 3 80 78 77 64QAM 3 4 78 76 75 PM 120 3 GHz 3 65 GHz 3 5 GHz and 3 3 GHz Sensitivity dBm BER 10 6 3 5 MHz 7 0 MHz PacketMax 120 320 User Manual etworks Chapter A Specifications QPSK 1 2 92 90 QPSK 3 4 90 88 16QAM 1 2 87 85 16QAM 3 4 84 81 64QAM 2 3 79 77 64QAM 3 4 77 75 1 1 7 Performance and capacities Characteristics PacketMax 120 PM 320 series series Max number of hosts 5 250 Supported service flows 8 managed 14 uni directional Max net throughput 8 2 Mbps 8 2 Mbps net per 3 5 MHz channel Packets per Second 5 000 pps 5 000 pps 1 1 3 Mechanical Specifications Models Dimensions L x Wx H Weight Ibs kg PM120 5G 20 01 21 1 4 x 13 x 4 7 83 Ibs 3 55 kg PM120 5G 24 01 27 1 2 x 17 x 4 11 47 Ibs 5 20 kg PM120 5G N 01 21 1 4 x 13 x 4 6 66 Ibs 3 02 kg PM320 5G 20 01 25 x13 x4 7 83 Ibs 3 55 kg PM320 5G 24 01 27 1 2 x 17 x 4 11 47 Ibs 5 20 kg PacketMax 120 320 User Manual A4 aperto Chapter A Specifications etwor EH PM32
27. a the WaveCenter EMS using the Bulk Upgrade option as described in the 1 5 1 Upgrades section PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 23 aperto etworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 24 perto etworks Specifications A 1 General Specifications 1 1 1 Models PM120 Bridge mde VLAN mode 5 hosts and 8 Service Flows PM320 Bridge VLAN 250 hosts and 14 Service Flows 1 1 2 Interfaces The PacketMax 120 320 CPEs provide data and or voice connectivity to the user through its internal unit IDU The internal interface between IDU and ODU uses Power over Ethernet PoE to provide data as well as power to the external ODU Network interface IDU 10 100 Base T RJ45 PoE 7 External antenna Connector ODU N connector for extended range mod els only 1 1 3 Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Consumption 15 W maximum EH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual A 1 aperto etworks Chapter A Specifications 1 1 4 RF and Antenna Specifications Characteristics PacketMax 120 5G PacketMax 120 3G RF transmit power 20 dBm 20 dBm Antenna gain 20 and 24 dBi 17 and 20 dBi Azimuth and elevation 22 deg 22 deg Polarization Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal 1 1 5 PM 120 General Specifications PM 120 5 GHz PM 120
28. ac Addr gt Interface link up CPE Mac Addr lt Mac Addr gt Interface link down CPE Mac Addr Mac Addr gt pce handshake to establish IP connec ivity CPE Mac Addr lt Mac Addr gt Detected unknown TLV during TLV parsing process CPE Mac Addr Mac Addr gt Binary to ascii successful CPE Mac Addr Mac Addr gt PM120 configuration on a PM320 hardware CPE Mac Addr Mac Addr gt A failure of dynamic service happened during the dyamic services process EN PacketMax 120 320 User Manual B 1 aperto etworks Chapter B Event Reporting PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Caperto etworks Cables Spares and Accessories This appendix provides complete Subscriber Station products accessories and cable details for various PacketMax installation requirements C 1 PacketMax 120 320 CPEs Cables and Spares The last two digits in the CPEs part number XX specifies the power cord option where XX is equal to 01 North AM EU and UK Pwr Cord Option 05 AUST Pwr Cord Option 06 South Africa and India Pwr Cord Option EN PacketMax 120 320 User Manual C 1 aperto etworks Chapter C Cables Spares and Accessories 3 1 1 PacketMax 120 320 CPEs Table C 1 PacketMax 120 320 Subscriber Stations ODUs PacketMax Part Number Product Description PM 120 PM120 5G 20 01 PM120 Subscriber Unit 5 150 5 925 20 dbi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM120 5G 24 01 PM120 Subscri
29. ation Bridge Mode In the bridge mode data and management traffic is forwarded VLAN Mode Virtual Local Area Networks VLANs is a method that allows network administrators to create logical broadcast domains which implies division of local area network by software rather than using cables The broadcast domains can span across one switch or multiple switches Thus VLANs Reduces the size of broadcast domains Reduces network traffic Increases Network security Reduces the need to create subnetworks Enables network to be logically separated and not physically For the Data Traffic in the VLAN Mode the VLAN IDs are configured when provisioning SS using EMS D 2 Out of band Management with Management VLAN Out of band Management traffic adds security when the management VLAN is enabled The outbound management is tagged with this VLAN ID Both BS and SSs should use same VLAN ID as Management VLAN ID For example if VLAN ID num ber is 1 on BS it has to be the same VLAN ID 1 on SS as well The management VLAN ID needs to be set On the PM5000 BS manually 3n NOTE Changing Management Port in VLAN requires MSC reboot On the SS using the HTTP Interface Please refer to Chapter 6 Commissioning the Base Station for setting up Manage ment VLAN ID on the BS and refer to the Specifying Network Setup Settings for setting up the Management VLAN ID on the SS Typically management port is used for sending
30. ation can result in damage to the equipment or the building and injury or death If you PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Preface ii aperto Preface etwor are not sure about whether the installation follows these codes contact a licensed building inspector or electrician in the area for assistance Always use quality components including cables connectors mounts etc specifically rated for your particular environmental conditions and system perfor mance requirements Always use appropriate tools and follow the instructions of the tool manufacturers All outdoor installation including equipment mounting and cabling should be per formed by trained microwave radio technicians familiar with usual and customary practices and procedures Take extreme care to avoid contacting any overhead power lines lights and power circuits while you are installing the Outdoor Unit Contact with any of these objects could cause injury or death Do not install the Outdoor Unit near power lines Make sure that the outdoor radio antenna is grounded in accordance with local state federal and National Electrical Code NEC requirements Pay special attention to NEC sections 810 and 820 See the instructions in Chapter 4 of this manual For the PacketMax 120 Series Indoor Unit use an outlet that contains surge pro tection and ground fault protection or use a surge protection device This will protect the Indoor Unit and equipment conn
31. be specified via the Configuration Manager as well as via SNMP 1 5 4 Event Reporting PacketMax 120 320 Series Subscriber Units offer several means of reporting sub scriber equipment events SNMP traps The Subscriber Station s SNMP agent supports trap reporting Trap reporting parameters can be specified via the EMS WaveCenter Config uration Manager or SNMP Syslog The Subscriber Station supports logging of event messages to a des ignated server according to the Syslog protocol If Syslog is employed the Sys log server must be identified in the Subscriber Station configuration file created using the WaveCenter Configuration Manager 3 NOTE Use of Syslog is strongly recommended as a means of providing a record of system events for performance management and troubleshooting PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 1 4 etworks Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 1 5 5 3 DES Encryption Security is a required feature in the current network to ensure that the Base Station and Subscriber Station communicate with each other An encryption scheme is used to secure the BS and SS communication channel by encrypting the data between the two The Encryption procedure is as follows 1 At first the SS initiates the authorization process and sends message to the BS indicating that it is capable of encryption The BS authorizes the SS by verifying the device and Vendor Certificate of the
32. ber Unit 5 150 5 925 24 dbi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM120 5G N 01 PM120 Subscriber Unit 5 150 5 925 N Type US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM120 3G 17 01 PM120 Subscriber Unit 3 3 3 8 GHz 17dBi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM120 3G 20 01 PM120 3 3 3 8 GHz 20 dBi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM120 3G N 01 PM120 Subscriber Unit 3 3 3 8 GHz N Type US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM 320 PM320 3G 17 01 PM320 Subscriber Unit 3 3 3 8 GHz 17dBi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM320 3G 20 01 PM320 Subscriber Unit 3 3 3 8 GHz 20 dBi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM320 3G N 01 PM320 Subscriber Unit 3 3 3 8 GHz N Type US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM320 5G 20 01 PM320 Subscriber Unit 5 150 5 925 20 dbi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM320 5G 24 01 PM320 Subscriber Unit 5 150 5 925 24 dbi US UK EU Pwr Cord Option PM320 5G N 01 PM320 Subscriber Unit 5 150 5 925 N Type US UK EU Pwr Cord Option 3 1 2 PacketMax 120 Cables Aperto recommends these cables to ensure IP67 weather protection for PM120 and PM320 series Table C 2 PacketMax 120 Weather Proof Ethernet Cable Part Number Product Description IP67 Weather Proof UV protected 50ft Ethernet Cable PM IP67 CABLE 50 IP67 Weather Proof UV protected 100ft Ethernet Cable PM IP67 CABLE 100 AND PM IP67 CABLE 300 IP67 Weather Proof UV protected 250ft Ethernet Cable PM IP67 CABLE 250 PacketMa
33. e Outdoor Unit Check if all the cabling is in place The SS is out of range from the BS and is not able to receive any signal from the BS Check the Base Station Radio connec tivity SS is not receiving IP address from the EMS server The EMS Server may not have the cor rect reservation for the SS Check the MAC address which might be wrong The EMS Server may be not opera tional Check the EMS server on the machine on which it was installed and confirm if the process is running PacketMax 120 320 User Manual rto etworks aperto etworks Chapter F Troubleshooting SS cannot register all its service flow If the number of SSs registering exceeds the number of supported SSs configure in the BS Move the SS to another sector If the SS s configuration file specifies a larger number of Classifiers Reduce number of Classifiers The SS s configuration file specifies Service Flows for which the BS does not have any reserved bandwidth Install more capacity or move the SS to another sector PacketMax 120 320 User Manual etworks Caperto LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Agreement G 1 WARRANTY COVERAGE Aperto Networks Inc Aperto warrants that this equipment Product shall be free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use is manufactured solely from new parts and substant
34. e reboot process 3 5 3 Changing the Device Name and Location The PM 120 320 device name is the name used to identify the device The device name appears on the Information Page If your installation has a number of devices you will probably want to assign a unique device name to each PM 120 320 To change the device name On the Administrative Settings page delete the current name shown in the Device Name field and enter a new name 2 To change the location delete the current location shown in the Location field and enter a new location 3 Click the Apply button to save your changes When the next page appears either Click the Reboot button to reboot the PM 120 320 and apply the settings Change settings on other pages then reboot the PM 120 320 to apply all the new settings 3 5 4 Enabling or Disabling Web SSH and Telnet Access Using the Administrative Settings page you can enable or disable Web access SSH access and Telnet access to the PM 120 320 If you disable Web access you will not be able to access the PM 120 320 using a browser f you disable SSH access you will not be able to access the PM 120 320 via an SSH session f you disable Telnet access you will not be able to access the PM 120 320 using a Telnet session To enable or disable Web SSH and Telnet access to the PM 120 320 use the fol lowing procedure 1 To enable or disable Web access to the PM 120 320 click the d
35. ected to it from damage resulting from AC current surges lightning etc For complete protection all connections to the Indoor Unit i e from radio antenna and PC hub should be connected to a surge protection device To ensure the best signal use surge protectors designed for the specific application RF Exposure Guidelines In order to comply with FCC and Industry Canada requirements for maximum RF exposure levels to persons the antenna must be mounted in such a way that dur PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Preface iii aperto Preface etwor ing operation a minimum separation distance of 21 cm is maintained between the antenna and all persons Prohibition against Unauthorized Modifications The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Aperto Networks could void the user s authority to operate the equipment PM120 320 5G units sold in the United States can only be used in the FCC spec ified band of 5 725 to 5 850 GHz PM120 320 3G units sold in the United States can only be used in the FCC spec ified band of 3 650 to 3 675GHz Because Aperto Networks cannot be responsible for improper installation or use of its equipment failure to follow these and other published cautions and warnings may void your equipment warranty List of References WaveCenter EMS Pro User Manual PacketMax 5000 Installation and Operation User Manual PacketMax 3000 Installation and Operation User Manual
36. ere xxx is a number from 1 to 253 as the PM 120 320 and the PC s netmask must be set to 255 255 255 0 3 Enter the default username isp and default case sensitive password isp in the appropriate fields 4 Click the OK button to log in The Information Page appears as shown below This read only page displays network wireless and device information about your installation PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Information Page Wimax Setup Wireless Network Setup TCP IP Status ARP Table VLAN System Log Administration if Figure 3 1 Information Page 3 1 2 Understanding the Pages in the Configurator The PM 120 320 Configurator is a Web based utility that provides an intuitive user interface for viewing and changing configuration and status settings The page header at the top of the page shows the name of the page The navigation panel on the left side provides links you can click to display the pages in the Config urator The links are organized into the following categories WiMAX Setup lets you access the pages for viewing and configuring the PM 120 320 wireless and security settings Network Setup lets you access the pages for viewing and configuring the PM 120 320 TCP IP settings Status lets you view the wireless System Statistics ARP Table and System Log details Administration lets you view and configure administrati
37. format is used to indicate the possibility of system or equipment operation problems NOTE Items of special importance will be marked by a pointing hand icon as this paragraph is For conceptual discussions PacketMax 120 320 is used interchangeably with SS or Subscriber Stations in many places of this user manual Similarly PacketMax 5000 and PM 3000 is used interchangeably with BS or Base Station in may places of this user manual Further Subscriber Station and Subscriber Equipment have been used interchange ably Intended Audience for this Manual This manual is intended primarily for subscriber equipment installers It also presents information of use to subscribers including a discussion of tools used for configura tion Installation of radio equipment involves numerous factors requiring considerable expertise It is assumed that equipment installers are professionals with a full under standing of the principles standard practices and procedures of cell site installation with all relevant safety requirements and with applicable local building codes General Ca utions and Warnings Observe the following when installing or operating any PacketMax System compo nents Carefully follow all local building and electrical codes especially the latest revision of the National Electrical Code NEC and standard safety procedures for install ing and working with this type of equipment Improper procedures or install
38. g 4 Connect the cable lug of the grounding cable to the grounding screw and tighten the grounding screw firmly 5 Route the other end of the grounding cable to a good ground earth or building Connection See Figure 2 10 Connect the AWG 6 grounding wire and route to the central building ground as shown in Figure 2 11 6 Connect the AWG 6 grounding wire and route to the grounding Bar le NOTE f you install a grounding electrode separate from the power service grounding electrode system connect the separate electrode to the grounding system in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC and local elec trical codes Figure 2 9 Location of Grounding Lug on Outdoor Unit Radio Antenna Refer to the table below for the grounding wire specification IF NOTE Please do not directly connect to the lighting rod EN PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 2 9 aperto etworks Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station Grounding Wired Grounding Bar Earth Termination Figure 2 10 Earth Grounding Table 2 B Grounding Wire Specifications AWG Max length of 0 25 ohm unit mm AWG10 2 588 65 53m AWG8 3 264 104 24m AWG6 4 166 141 43m AWG4 5 189 256 03m PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station M Ground Wired Building Ground AS GF LG E E AS AF m mura AS GG GF Ur ur gm A A A UU AS Gm mar
39. ged 4 Untagged Packet Allowed Dropped Table D 2 SS VLAN on LAN side for Ping S No FROM LAN Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 1 Ping Using NM Dropped Dropped Dropped Dropped Vlanld Ping Reply is atvlanTkInputof at vianTkInput of at vlanTkInput of dropped at iProEth iProEth iProEth vlasnTkOutput of iProEth 2 Ping Using Dropped Dropped Untagged Packet at vlanNminput at vlanTkInput of function iProEth Ey NOTE implies that Ping Request is dropped Table D 3 SS BRIDGE on LAN side for Ping Network Management is S No FROM LAN Network Management 0 not 0 1 Ping Using NM Working Working Vlanld 2 Ping Using Dropped Untagged Packet at vianNmInputfunction PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter D Virtual Local Area Network PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Ce Troubleshooting F 1 Troubleshooting Issues and Tips Please refer to the following table for symptoms and possible solutions for both the Subscriber Station and Base Station Subscriber Station Subscriber Station is having issues synching up with Base Station Incorrect Frequency Incorrect Channel Width Incorrect BS ID BS wireless port is not operational Check HTTP Configurator has the cor rect values for all these factors and if they are correct then check the set tings in WSS config file under EMS SS Indoor Unit PoE failed to detect th
40. he RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of the EN PacketMax 120 320 User Manual G 1 etworks Chapter G LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Agreement proof of purchase End Customers are responsible for shipping and handling charges incurred in returning a Product to Aperto LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY The express warranties set forth in this Agreement will not apply to defects caused i through no fault of Aperto during shipment to or from customer ii by the use of software other than that provided with or installed in the Product iii by the use or operation of the Product in an application or environment other than that intended or recommended by Aperto iv by modifications alterations or repairs made to the Product by any party other than Aperto or Aperto s authorized repair partners v by the Product being subjected to unusual physical electrical or environmental stress or vi by failure of customer to comply with any of the return procedures specified in this Agreement WARRANTY DISCLAIMER EXCEPT AS SET FORTH EXPRESSLY IN THIS DOCUMENT APERTO MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS OR THE CONTENTS OR USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION AND ANY ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE WITHOUT LIMITATION APERTO DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF QUALITY PERFORMANCE MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPO
41. ially conforms to published specifications for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase the Warranty Period This Agreement only applies to end customers who purchase the Product directly from Aperto or from an Aperto authorized reseller End Customers End Customers that obtain this Product as part of a service from a third party service provider should contact the service provider for their respective warranty and repair policies If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period contact Aperto or the authorized Aperto reseller as applicable who is providing support for the Product Be prepared to provide the Product model number description and serial number along with a description of the problem Please have proof of purchase and serial number available In the event the problem can be corrected with a software update you may be instructed to download the software from the Aperto ftp site No Product will be accepted for repair or replacement by Aperto or its authorized resellers without a Return Material Authorization RMA number End Customers must complete and submit an RMA request in order to obtain an RMA number RMA request forms can be obtained by request to Aperto and also on Aperto s website at http www apertonet com support Once the request is completed and submitted by the End Customer and validated by Aperto Aperto will issue End Customer an RMA number by email When returning a Product mark t
42. igit hexadecimal num bers separated by colons to enter the base station ID Example 12 34 56 78 9a bc You can enter up to 8 base station addresses separat ing each by pressing the Enter key To match all BSIDs mask out the lower 3 bytes 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 3 2 1 Automatic Frequency Scanning AFS PM 120 320 can be configured through the HTTP Configurator to scan up to ten fre quencies to look for an authorized WiMax Base Station When the AFS mode is enabled in the HTTP Configurator PM 120 320 scans frequency list provided in the AFS Scanning Frequency field and measures the signal level SNR of each approved Base Station After scanning PM 120 320 synchronizes the scanned Base Stations with the highest signal level 3 2 1 1 How Does AFS Work f any channels are marked as DFS Preferred Channels in the WaveCenter EMS PM 120 320 will give higher priority to these channels while scanning If DFS is disabled through WaveCenter EMS Pro PM 120 320 will scan only the channels provided in the AFS list To enable the Automatic Frequency Scanning 1 Select Enable in the AFS mode field of the Wireless Settings page When you enable AFS the Wireless Settings page looks as follows Ei PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 6 aperto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator etworks Wireless Settings i Im Figure 3 3 Wireless Settings AFS Enabled 2 Se
43. ings After logging in to the Configurator use the following procedure to set the PM 120 320 wireless settings NOTE The default configuration settings for most parameters should work well for the majority of installations Only those settings that should be con firmed or adjusted as part of the quick start instructions are described in this section To specify the wireless settings 1 In the left pane under WiMAX Setup click Wireless The Wireless Settings page appears PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 34 Perto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Network Setup Administrative Settings Throughput Test Firmware Wireless Settings E f Status iii Administration Figure 3 2 Wireless Settings Page 2 Set the parameters in this page You can keep all the default values except Channel Bandwidth MHz Frequency KHz AFS mode and Encryption Mode fields 3 Click the Apply button A page tells you that your configuration changes have been saved but will not be applied until you reboot the PM 120 320 4 Click the Reboot button to save the settings Table 3 A Wireless Settings Parameters Parameter Description Channel Bandwidth MHz Select a channel Bandwidth that best suits your application s bandwidth needs and is allowed by your license The base station must be set to the same bandwidth PM BSR 120 5G Supports 3 5 MHz 5 MHz and 7 MHz
44. ion of the PacketMax 120 320 Series subscriber equipment This manual provides the following information Chapter 1 Overview of Subscriber Station Provides an overview of the Aperto Subscriber Station its components and functions Chapter 2 Installation of Subscriber Station Provides step by step proce dure for installing the Aperto Subscriber Station Chapter 3 Configuring PM120 320 Using Configurator Walks you through the steps of configuring PacketMAX 120 320 subscriber stations using the HTTP Interface Appendixes Provide additional information on System Specifications Events and Alarms Cables Spares and Accessories VLAN and Troubleshooting tips Conventions Used in This Manual PacketMax manuals represent special kinds of text as follows File names and URLs are represented in italics with variables described inside angle brackets For example if the URL http lt P address gt BS htm is referenced you will replace the variable P address with the appropriate real IP address PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Preface i aperto works Preface A A is Management interface text is represented in a bold font for example the Generate Config File button Labels on equipment are represented in a bold font for example the Control connector WARNING This format is used to indicate the possibility of personal injury or damage to equipment CAUTION This
45. ith unprecedented interference resilience and minimal spectrum usage they are ideal for such applications as high speed backhaul of Wi Fi hotspot networks higher capacity alternatives to T1 E1 connections and building to building connections in the enterprise environments Features of Point to Point applications include Support for 3 3 3 5 3 65 and 5 8 GHz frequency bands High interference immunity Exceptional wireless range up to approximately 35 to 50 miles 55 to 80 km depending on the frequency band Outdoor radio units with connectorized output for high gain antennas to extend the range of the wireless link Synchronization between units Management via SNMP based Element Management System Point to Point Mode allows you to increase the number of supported hosts up to 7500 from 250 supported in PM 320 You can enable or disable the Point to Point Mode from the SS Configuration screen in the WaveCenter EMS Pro Point to point mode is supported only for PM 320 1 5 Management Configuration and Diagnostic Functions The PacketMax 120 320 includes a number of features which provide management configuration and diagnostic functions They range from back panel LEDs to HTTP Interface and include LEDs LED indicators on the back panel of the ODU show status of the LAN wireless interfaces as well as power to the unit and RSSI status HTTP Interface This utility initializes newly in
46. ks then tighten the nuts enough to prevent any movement The bracket can accommodate pole diameters between 1 0 to 3 0 inches Figure 2 6 Pole Mounting 2 Fit the radio to the mounting bracket Secure the radio with keps nuts Figure 2 7 Fixing ODU to the Mounting Bracket 2 2 3 Positioning the Outdoor Unit To achieve correct polarization it is not possible to switch polarization using software This can be done only by making physical changes to the subscriber station installa tion 2 2 3 1 Vertical Polarization Under normal circumstances the Subscriber station will be installed in a vertical polar ization format The orientation of the PM 120 320 should be such that the CAT 5E BH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station cable connection is located at the bottom of the PM 120 320 as can be seen in Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 PM120 320 installed in vertical polarization Default 2 2 3 2 Horizontal Polarization As the PM 120 320 only has one antenna array in order to use horizontal polarization it must be turned through 90 degrees so that the antenna array can receive RF signals that have been transmitted in a horizontal polarization This can be achieved when attaching the pole mounting kit so that the orientation is that the CAT 5E cables are attached at the side of the PM 120 320 While PM 120 320 is in horizontal polariza ti
47. mar A A AN AU un Figure 2 11 Building Grounding 2 2 5 Connecting the Outdoor Unit to the Power Over Ethernet The PoE cable transports ethernet data and power and is a 1P67 compliant weath erproof CAT 5E cable Aperto recommends industrial CAT 5E cable which meets the ANSI TIA EIA 568B 2 Category 5e Standard In the case that the users don t buy this CAT 5E cable with rubber boot Aperto recommends the use of the rubber boot that can be used with any CAT 5E cable Please refer to Appendix for details on installing the rubber boot 1 eo Identify the location of PoE bridge Move the Indoor Unit to its permanent location Connect the AC DC universal adapter with the Power over Ethernet Connect the CAT 5E cable from the radio into the RJ 45 jack RED marked CPE on the PoE adapter The PoE adapter is not weather proof and should be installed indoors Connect your PC using the CAT 5E cable green that comes with the package to the PoE RJ 45 jack Green marked PC Connect the power adapter to the PoE adapter and plug the other end to an outlet The PoE adapter will be pow ered on and the power indicator on the top panel will turn ON Also connect the grounding lug on the PoE to a proper ground PacketMax 120 320 User Manual etworks Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station PoE Grounding Connection to PM 120 320 AC DC Connection Connection to PC
48. nnectors straight through for connection to hub or crossover for connection to computer Table 2 1 Subscriber Site Cable Requirements Connection Qty Cable Type Max Length Connectors Radio Control 1 Shielded CAT 5E 50 m 100 ft RJ45 male Outdoor rated 1 Shielded CAT 5E 100 m 330 ft RJ45 male Outdoor rated Please refer to the Cable Specs for further details under section C 1 2 in Appendix C PacketMax 120 320 User Manual etworks Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 2 1 2 Additional Items Required To install your PacketMAX 120 320 Series Subscriber Station you will need the follow ing tools Drill for cable entry through walls etc Wrench 1 2 3 4 amp 3 8 Cat 5E cable stripper x 1 Cat 5E cable to connect the radio to the POE adapter Cable Tester capable of testing 10Base T and EIA TIA 568B RJ 45 patch cable RJ 45 crimper x 1 RJ 45 connectors x 4 6 green grounding wire 2 1 3 Before Installation AN l Make sure that the EMS software application is able to communicate with the PM5000 or PM3000 CAUTION Make sure that the Indoor Unit is installed in a room with temperature between 32 and 104 F 0 and 40 C and the humidity between 10 and 90 noncondensing Identify location for mounting the PM 120 ODU In most cases the unit should be pointed at the base station with the least possible obstructi
49. ode Shows whether private key management is enabled or disabled on the PM 120 320 as defined on the Security Settings page Secondary Management Connection Support Shows whether the secondary management support has been enabled IP Managed Mode Shows whether an IP address has been assigned to the CPE using DHCP operating over the IEEE 802 16 secondary management channel Bridge Router Mode Shows whether the PM 120 320 is configured for bridge or router mode as defined on the TCP IP Settings page IP Mode Shows whether IP mode is set to static or DHOP setting as defined on the TCP IP Settings page MAC Msg Strict Checking Shows whether MAC Message Strict Checking is enabled or disabled as defined on the Wireless Settings page Pack Enable For Primary Shows whether Pack Enable for Primary CID is enabled or disabled as CID defined on the Wireless Settings page Fragment Enable For Pri Shows whether Fragment Enable For Primary CID is enabled or disabled mary CID as defined on the Wireless Settings page TX Overrun Fix Shows whether TX Overrun Fix is enabled or disabled as defined on the Wireless Settings page Bypass QoS Admitted Bit Absent Bypass Strict QoS Tx Policy Checking Shows whether Bypass QoS Admitted Bit Absent is enabled or disabled Shows whether Bypass Strict QoS Tx Policy Checking is enabled or dis abled Enable 0 Symbol HFDD Patch Shows whether Enable 0 Symbol HFDD Patch is enabled or
50. on For optimal wireless channel performance it is advantageous to locate the Outdoor Unit radio antenna where it has the least obstructed path to the base station antenna If a line of site path is available locate the Outdoor Unit where the path is least likely to be affected by such obstructions as blowing branches seasonally changing foliage etc If a clear line of site path is not available choose a path that minimizes obstructions Other factors to consider when choosing a location for the Outdoor Unit include Distance to the Indoor Unit Locate the Outdoor Unit so that cables to the Indoor Unit will be within the maximum cable length limit See Appendix E for cable details Cable routing Consider how cables from the Outdoor Unit cables will enter the building Accessibility If possible choose a location that is relatively accessible which will simplify installation and any adjustment or repair that might be necessary in the future Mounting method The antenna receiver includes an adjustable bracket for mounting the unit on a pole For other mounting options under an eave or on a chimney for example mounting hardware may be adapted as desired Any alternate mounting method should allow adequate adjusting of the antenna direction both horizontally and vertically PacketMax 120 320 User Manual K a rto Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 4 Temperature Range The optimal
51. on then all the weather protection precautions must be taken 2 2 3 3 Reducing strain No strain should be put onto the RJ45 connector of the SS otherwise it is possible that the connection between IDU and ODU is intermittent or in extreme cases dam age to the RJ45 connector may occur To ensure that this does not happen a loop in the cable should be introduced so as to reduce any chance of inflicting pressure onto the connectors 2 2 4 Grounding the Outdoor Unit Radio Antenna A Grounding of the outdoor radio antenna is an essential part of the installation process WARNING Lightning protection is recommended for subscriber equipment Instructions and an example are contained in the document titled Surge Protection for PacketMax Products included on the Packet Max CD that accompanies the equipment If the CD or document PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station etworks were not provided contact Aperto Customer Service Lightning dam age is not covered by the product warranty To properly ground the Outdoor Unit 1 Locate the grounding lug on the ODU as illustrated in Figure 2 9 The Ground ing lug is located on the back panel of the outdoor unit 2 Provide a proper grounding conductor NEC Section 810 21 long enough to reach from the Outdoor Unit to the earth ground 3 Crimp one end of a grounding cable to the suitable cable lu
52. oor unit integrates all communication networking RF and antenna functions The internal antenna supports vertical and horizontal polarizations PacketMax 120 320 ODU connects to the user s Local Area Network and power source Power Over Ethernet block through a single CAT 5E cable RJ 45 connector 1 7 2 PacketMax Indoor Unit PoE IDU The PacketMax 120 320 IDU is a PoE powered using an AC DC converter Being a small free standing unit it can be placed anywhere within the subscriber s premises The Indoor Unit has two interfaces one connecting to the Outdoor Unit and the other connecting to subscriber s LAN EH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 1 10 Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station The IDU must meet the following basic requirements The unit must have access to AC power The cable connecting the IDU to the Outdoor Unit can be up to 90 m The PoE must be upright with adequate air flow around it The IDU Power Over Ethernet features consists the following AC DC Universal Adapter that plugs into a standard AC wall plug 100 240 VAC 10 100Base T Ethernet port used to carry signal and power to ODU Auto sensing 10 100 Base T Ethernet port for customer network equipment The IDU provides a visual indication of the power status PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 1 11 aperto etworks Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station PacketMax 120 320 User Man
53. ound shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close as possible to the point of cable entry as practical A CAUTION The external exposed outdoor run of the cables from the exit of the building to the antenna radio assembly should be less than 140ft while the total cable run is as described in this manual A CAUTION For Model PM 120 320 the Power Over Ethernet box is intended to be installed indoor only and the Radio Antenna is intended to be installed outdoors Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Compliance Aperto Network products sold within the European Union EU are subject to the requirements of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive as implemented by national legislation in each EU country The objective of the Directive is to reduce the environmental impacts of WEEE by promoting re use and recycling as an alternative to disposal From 13 August 2005 product placed on the EU market is required to be marked with the symbol shown below This symbol indicates that end of life electronic equipment generated within the EU should not be mixed with other types of waste or placed in the general waste stream but should be segregated for the purpose of re use or recycling Caperto etworks Table Of Contents Scope of This Manual 0 0 0 e cece eee i Conventions Used in This Manual 0 00 cece eee eee ne i
54. own arrow next to Enable Web Access and select Enable or Disable from the drop down list 2 Toenable or disable SSH access to the PM 120 320 click the down arrow next to Enable SSH Access and select Enable or Disable from the drop down list 3 To enable or disable Telnet access to the PM 120 320 click the down arrow next to Enable telnet Access and select Enable or Disable from the drop down list 4 Click the Apply button to save your changes Then either Click the Reboot button on the next page that appears to apply the settings and reboot the PM 120 320 at this time Change any other configuration settings you want to modify When finished apply all the new and reboot the PM 120 320 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 19 q a rto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator 3 5 5 Enabling or Disabling the Status LEDs Using the Administrative Settings page you can enable or disable the 10 status LEDs on the rear panel of the PM 120 320 By default the LEDs are configured to be ON This means they show the status of the PM 120 320 If the PM 120 320 will be installed in a location where the LEDs cannot be observed you can disable them and rely on the status screens to assess the status of the PM 120 320 To enable or disable the status LEDs on the PM 120 320 use the following procedure 1l Click the down arrow next to Status LEDs and select Enable or Disable from the drop down list 2 Click the
55. performance for the ODU can be achieved between 40 degree C to 55 degree C 2 1 3 1 Safety Requirements Outdoor installation procedures should be performed by qualified professionals following all safety and other requirements and acting in accordance with stan dard practices and procedures Performance of non standard practices and procedures or failure to meet safety requirements could result in personal injury and or damage to equipment Lightning protection is recommended for subscriber equipment Provide a ser vice loop for the cable Lightning damage is not covered by the product warranty WARNING Always power OFF the PM 120 320 IDU before connecting or discon A necting the PM 120 320 ODU 2 2 Installation Process 2 2 1 Installing the Ethernet Cable and Boot Cover 1 Insert the strain relief without the cap nut into the port opening of the boot cover as shown below Figure 2 1 Inserting Strain Relief 2 Put the cap nut back over the strain relief and insert the CAT 5E cable through it Wire the cable following the EIA TIA T568B standard and attach the RJ 45 connectors to each end of the cable EH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 2 4 aperto Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station etwor Figure 2 2 Inserting CAT 5E Cable NOTE Aperto highly recommends that the CAT 5E cable be verified using a cable tester before connection and power up NOTE To
56. r of compressed frames transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wired network Muilticast number of multicast frames transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wired network Wireless Received Rx and transmitted Tx statistics for the PM 120 320 s wireless interface Bytes number of bytes transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wireless network Packets number of packets transmitted Tx or received Rx the PM 120 320 on the wireless network Errs number of transmit receive errors detected by the PM 120 320 on the wireless network Drop number of dropped transmitted Tx or received Rx packets detected by the PM 120 320 on the wireless network Fifo number of transmitted Tx or received Rx packets first in first out between the PM 120 320 and the wireless network Frame number of frames transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wireless network Compressed number of compressed frames transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wireless network Muilticast number of multicast frames transmitted Tx or received Rx by the PM 120 320 on the wireless network 3 4 5 ARP Information Page The PM 120 320 has an Address Resolution Protocol ARP table that automatically maps the PM 120 320 IP address to the MAC address of a switch The ARP Informa tion page shows the PM 120 320 IP address and the cor
57. receiving management traffic Ping TFTP DHCP packets from to BS or SS Figure D 1 displays DHCP TFTP over man agement port a management interface set up PacketMax 120 320 User Manual D2 aperto Chapter D Virtual Local Area Network etwor DHCP TFTP over Management Port A ManagementPort Connection u Backhaul Port Connection Figure D 1 Out of band Management D 3 Inband Management with Management VLAN The data traffic are segmented by traffic VLANs and is implemented by the backhaul ports Inband management This VLAN carries inbound traffic The Backhaul Interface can be either Fast Ethernet or Gigabit interfaces Backhaul port could be used for sending receiving data traffic Figure D 2 displays DHCP TFTP over backhaul port a backhaul interface set up 3n NOTE There are a few scenarios in which Base Station and Subscriber Station behave and this depends on the mode they are in In Bridge mode Management VLAN ID should not be set In VLAN mode Management VLAN ID should be set BE PacketMax 120 320 User Manual D 3 aperto Chapter D Virtual Local Area Network DHCP TFTP over ur Backhaul Port a raga Trunk carrying Data and anagement traffic Connection Router m m um Figure D 2 Inband Management It is recommended to connect EMS server and Base station unit in the same VLAN for the ease of management and quick troubleshooting incase of any
58. reless to the PacketMax 120 320 Installation and Operation User Manual mm 10009436 Rev B November 2008 Copyright 2007 08 by Aperto Networks All rights reserved Specifications subject to change Aperto PacketMax and WaveCenter are trademarks of Aperto Networks All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners Aperto Networks 598 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas CA 95035 USA Phone 408 719 9977 Fax 408 719 9970 www apertonet com Regulatory Information CE Notice Declaration of Conformity Aperto Networks Inc of 598 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas CA 95037 USA declare under our sole respon sibility that the following product models PM120 320 3G and PM120 320 5G to which this declara tion relates are in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents EN 301 753 EN 301 489 EN 60950 We hereby declare that all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex III or IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed ce UL Information A CAUTION For the CATV system the CATV installer should install in accordance with Article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable gr
59. responding MAC address of the switch PacketMax 120 320 User Manual twor aperto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator EH ARP Information Page Figure 3 9 ARP Information Page 3 4 6 System Log The PM 120 320 has separate logs that contain information about the unit s wireless and router operations Using the System Information page you can view the informa tion in these logs e The Wireless Log area shows wireless information recorded in the wireless log is The Router Log area shows router information recorded in the router log Both areas have a Refresh button that can be used to update the information dis played in the respective areas on this page PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator Wimax Setup Wireless Network Setup TCP IP Status Wireless System Statistics ARP Table VLAN System Log Administration Administrative Settings Firmware System Log Driver version Wavesat 4 0 1 Scanning for Wavesat card Device 0000 00 07 0 endor ID 0x1a76 Board ID 0x0017 Found Cirrus 3 5GHz Loading FPGA programming drivers reate jtag device for 253 reating device dev wavesat jtag_pci Programming FPGA with sub Cirrus FPGA 0 x y xsvf PCI rescan loading FPGA programming drivers Reset network Removing modules SS Log SS System The machines network
60. s Required 00 000s 2 3 Before Installation o s 00 0 cece eee eee 2 3 Installation Process 0 0 eee cee eee eens 2 4 Installing the Ethernet Cable and Boot Cover 2 4 Mounting PM 120 320 Pole Mounting 2 6 Positioning the Outdoor Unit 0004 e 2 7 Grounding the Outdoor Unit Radio Antenna 2 8 Connecting the Outdoor Unit to the Power Over Ethernet 2 11 Configure the PM 120 320 Using the HTTP Configurator 2 12 Align the PM 120 320 ODU s esses 2 14 Rebooting the Subscriber Station and Connecting to the PacketMAX Network eeeeeeeeeeee eese 2 15 BH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual i etworks Table Of Content Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator PacketMAX 120 320 Configurator 0 000 e eee eee 32 Logging in to the Configurator 00005 3 2 Understanding the Pages in the Configurator 3 3 Specifying Wireless Settings 0 0 0 0 esee 3 4 Automatic Frequency Scanning AFS 3 6 Specifying Network Setup Settings 00 00 00 0005 3 7 Viewing Status Information 00 eee eee eee 3 8 Information Page 0 e cece cee eee 3 9 Wireless Information Page 00 000 e eens 3 10 System Information Page 0000 elles 3 12 Statistics Information
61. scanned Base Stations with the highest signal level For information on enabling AFS see the section 3 2 1 Automatic Frequency Scanning AFS PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 1 8 Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 1 6 PM 120 320 Package Content PM 120 or PM 320 CPE Radio ODU with either an integrated antenna or Type N connector POE adapter x 1 4 X Ethernet boot cover x 1 Gasket x 1 AC DC universal power adapter x 1 Cat5 indoor Ethernet Cable 6 ft 150 cm Mounting Kit containing Mounting Bracket U bolt w 2 nuts x 1 Strain relief x 1 Keps nuts x 8 Quick Installation Guide Figure 1 2 Package Contents PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 1 9 KE rto Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station EH 1 7 Components of PM 120 320 PacketMax 120 320 Series subscriber stations consists of an Outdoor Unit radio antenna and an IDU Power over Ethernet PoE Horizontal Polarization ee Grounding Screw Radio LED Warranty Seal igm LAN LED il Status LED Vertical RSSI LEDs Polarization T Power LED RJ 45 Jack Aperto Label with PM 120 320 Front View PM 120 320 Rear View CPE Details Figure 1 3 PacketMax 120 320 ODU Connection to PM 120 320 AC DC Connection PoE Grounding Connection to PC Figure 1 4 PacketMax 120 320 PoE 1 7 1 PacketMax 120 320 Outdoor Unit ODU The outd
62. scriber Unit downloads its configuration file as previously created using the WaveCenter Configuration Manager from the TFTP server The Subscriber Unit configures itself according to the received configuration file and activates for subscriber traffic PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 2 15 aperto etworks Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Caperto etworks Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator This chapter provides instructions for using the PacketMAX 120 320 Configurator The Configurator can be used to perform any of the following functions Initially configure the PacketMax 120 320 and optimize antenna alignment View wireless network and device information Pre provision pre configure a PacketMax 120 320 for later installation Perform Throughput test gt Firmware upgrades This chapter covers the following topics PacketMAX 120 320 Configurator Specifying Wireless Settings Specifying Network Setup Settings Viewing Status Information Configuring Administrative Settings Throughput Test gt gt gt 9 9 Upgrading Firmware NOTE The instructions and screenshots in this chapter showing PacketMax 120 applies to PacketMax 320 as well NOTE The PM120 320 configuration can also be done using the Wave 3 center EMS For this the secondary management option should be enabled in the HTTP Config
63. stalled subscriber equipment and displays the system parameters SNMP Agent Each PacketMax 120 320 includes an SNMP agent which can be accessed via a standard SNMP manager either directly or through the Base Station Unit s proxy agent PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station etwor 1 5 1 Upgrades The bulk upgrade feature of EMS allows the users to upgrade the BS SS in batches efficiently multiple CPEs together You can also upgrade the Subscriber Station using the HTTP Interface 1 5 2 SS Configuration SS configuration can be done in Secondary Management mode using the Wave Center EMS Pro When you configure the CPE using HTTP Interface ensure that Secondary Management Default option is selected 1 5 3 MIB Each PacketMax 120 320 includes a SNMP agent supporting the following MIBs MIB II RFC 1213 e Aperto private MIB Wimax IF MIB objects for 802 16 based SS and BS The complete MIBs are provided on the PacketMax CD ROM SNMP can be used to read configuration status and performance data from Sub scriber Units In addition SNMP can be used to change some configuration parame ters those which can be changed via the Configuration Manager in EMS and to upload the configuration changes to the TFTP server if the TFTP server is configured to accept uploads The SNMP agents support trap reporting Trap reporting parameters can
64. stalled using the LAN upgrade tool Once the user has a device which is certified the LAN upgrade and Bulk Upgrade tool has to be used to upgrade the certificates 1 5 7 IP Filtering IP Filtering is supported on the following MSC interfaces Management Interface FEI Wireless Interfaces Backhaul interface IP Filtering is supported on the following SS interfaces Wireless Interface wscd e SS LAN interface On each interface a maximum of 64 rules are allowed Hence the valid values for the rule index field is 1 to 64 Because an incoming packet can match more than one rule in the filtering table a priority field is used to determine which is the matching rule While configuring a filtering rule the user is expected to give a priority value for the rule The priority value can be 0 to 255 where 255 represents the highest priority The rules are ordered based on priority and the filtering lookup is done on this list The result specified in first matching rule is taken as the filtering lookup result The matched rule dictates the action to be taken on the packet The possible actions are as follows Allow Allow the packet to go through subsequent operations such as forward ing lookup Deny Drop the packet If the filtering rule matches the incoming packet the default filtering action is considered for that packet The default filtering action is Allow It is not possible to change the default action d
65. strength from a base station 1 LED blinking there is no link between the PM 120 320 and the base station 1 LED ON RSSI lt 96dBm 2 LEDs ON 95dBm lt RSSI 86 dBm 3 LEDs ON 85dBm lt RSSI lt 76 dBm 4 LEDs ON 75dBm lt RSSI 61 dBm 5 LEDs ON RSSI 2 60 dBm Power ON PM 120 320 is receiving power OFF PM 120 320 is not receiving power 2 Check the CINR and RSSI data in the Configurator by clicking the Wireless link under Status as shown below For more details on Configurator see the Chap ter 3 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station Wireless Information Page Administration Figure 2 14 Wireless Information Page 2 2 8 Rebooting the Subscriber Station and Connecting to the PacketMAX Network The EMS is the connection to the PacketMax network When the Subscriber Unit reboots at the end of the installation antenna alignment process described above it performs an initialization procedure that brings it up as part of the PacketMax network During this procedure The Subscriber Unit requests an IP address from the system s DHCP server The DHCP request is passed along by the BS s DHCP relay agent The DHCP server responds with the IP address and other information includ ing the name of the Subscriber Unit s configuration file The Base Station Unit and the Subscriber Unit both learn the new IP address The Sub
66. t the AFS Scanning Frequency kHz parameters in this page See the fol lowing table for more details on the AFS Parameters Table 3 B AFS Parameters Parameter Description AFS Mode Lets you enable or disable Automatic Frequency Scanning By default AFS mode is disabled AFS Scanning Frequency This is a list of up to ten frequencies to be scanned in the order listed Fre kHz quencies are in kHz and must be within the legal RF band for the PM120 320 3 3 Specifying Network Setup Settings After specifying wireless settings use the following procedure to specify the network setup settings 1 In the left pane under Network Setup click TCP IP The TCP IP Settings page appears PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator TCP IP Settings Figure 3 4 TCP IP Settings Page 2 If the PM 120 320 is set to unmanaged mode No Secondary Management set the parameters Otherwise skip to step 3 below NOTE By default the PM 120 320 is set to use secondary managed mode In this mode the settings are set automatically and the fields are unavailable If you switch to unmanaged mode No Secondary Management you can specify the settings in manually To change between the two modes use Sec ondary Management Connection Support on the Wireless Settings page 3 Click the Apply button When the next page appears click the Reboot button to reboot the
67. the PM 120 320 as defined on the Wireless Settings page TX Power Range Min The minimum transmit power range of the PM 120 320 as defined on the Wireless Settings page MRTR for SMC in bps The minimum reserved traffic rate for the secondary management channel Lost DL UL MAP Interval The time in seconds that the CPE will maintain the link to the BS using the 600 1800 millisec last DL or UL MAP received onds AFS Mode This feature is provided for Engineering development use and is an undoc umented feature RNG RSP Byte Order This feature is provided for Engineering development use and is an undoc umented feature 3 4 3 System Information Page The System Information page shows information about the PM 120 320 s wireless configuration settings and operation Wimax Setup Network Setup Status siii Administration i System Information Page Figure 3 7 System Information Page PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto erworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator System Information Page Parameter Description Bridge br0 IP Address Wired IP address of the PM 120 320 as defined on the TCP IP Settings page Bridge br0 Net Mask Wired netmask of the PM 120 320 as defined on the TCP IP Settings page Encryption Support Shows whether encryption is enabled or disabled on the PM 120 320 as defined on the Security Settings page PKM M
68. troller to the Cisco 2950 Series VLAN Switch Two ports on Cisco VLAN Switch are configured in Access mode to tag all incoming packets The first port is configured with VLAN ID 101 and the sec ond VLAN ID 102 these ports are used to connect non VLAN enable devices Two PacketMax SSs are configured in VLAN mode to tag all incoming packets to the BS One SS is configured to tag all incoming packets with ID 101 and the other with ID 102 The PacketMax products MSC and SS are configured to be managed using VLAN ID 100 Hence another Port on the VLAN switch is configured to tag all packets coming from the EMS Server with VLAN ID 100 to the Base Sta tion Management interface on the MSC lt gt mm m hy y y a k T Ju gt 1 PC 172 16 0 1 ul jJ 1 h PC 172 16 0 1 PC 172 16 0 2 VLAN 100 VLAN 102 c VLAN 101 Figure D 3 VLAN Application PacketMax 120 320 User Manual D 5 etworks Chapter D Virtual Local Area Network D 6 Looping Prevention The communication between SS and PM 5000 and the communication between SS and EMS server occurs over the management VLAN The management traffic des tined to EMS server from SS is sent out only on management port of PM5000 and it will not be sent out of backhaul port Also if backhaul port receives any management traffic it will drop it Hence if you try to ping PM5000 which is in VLAN Mode using management VLAN ID through backha
69. ual aperto etworks Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station This chapter outlines the basic procedure for installing the PacketMax 120 320 Series Subscriber Station It identifies the minimal requirements for getting the equipment up and running NOTE It is assumed that configuration using DHCP and WaveCenter Configuration Manager or through the HTTP Interface has been performed as described in the Configuring an SS section in Chapter 4 Configuration of PacketMAX Devices of the WaveCenter Element Management System EMS User Manual WARNING Outdoor installation procedures should be performed by qualified pro A fessionals following all safety and other requirements and acting in accordance with standard practices and procedures Failure to meet safety requirements and or non standard practices and procedures could result in personal injury and or damage to equipment This chapter covers the following topics Installation Requirements Installation Process EH PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 2 1 aperto Chapter 2 Installation of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station etwor 2 1 Installation Requirements 2 1 1 Cables and Connector Requirements You will also need the following cables and connectors is Shielded CAT 5E cable outdoor rated long enough to run between Indoor and Outdoor Units and two shielded RJ45 male connectors e Ethernet cable with RJ45 male co
70. ul it will not work Ping will work if it is tagged with appropriate management VLAN ID and it is sent through management port NOTE Base Station Unit and Subscriber Stations need to be configured in the VLAN Mode to avoid any configuration issues It is not recommended to run the base station in the Bridge Mode and Subscriber station in the VLAN Mode However this combination might work but Aperto do not guarantee and Aperto does not sup port in this mode D 7 Behavior of SS VLAN The following tables have depicted a matrix of the behavior of SS VLAN particularly from LAN under different cases Case 1 When Network Management VLAN ID is equal to 0 and all Packets are allowed Case 2 When Network Management VLAN ID is not equal to 0 and all Packets are allowed Case 3 When Network Management VLAN ID is 0 and only Tagged Packets are allowed Case 4 When Network Management VLAN ID is not equal to 0 and only Tagged Packets are allowed PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto Chapter D Virtual Local Area Network EH Table D 1 SS VLAN on LAN side for Packet Traffic S No FROM LAN Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 1 Tagged Packet Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Configured Vlanld 2 Tagged Packet Dropped Dropped Dropped Dropped Not Configured Vlanld 3 Tagged Packet Allowed Dropped Dropped Dropped with NM Vlanld Untagged Untag
71. urator EN PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 1 aperto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator etwor 3 1 PacketMAX 120 320 Configurator The PacketMAX 120 320 Configurator is a HTTP Interface which helps you to perform initial configurations for PM 120 and 320 Subscriber Stations The PC connects to the Indoor Unit through the Ethernet port Radio signal and con trol cables must connect the Indoor Unit to the Outdoor Unit Also when you access the Configurator ensure the following The PC laptop has static IP address is There is no firewall 3 1 1 Logging in to the Configurator To log in to the PM 120 320 Configurator 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port Green on the PoE to a network interface card NIC in a PC or network hub NOTE The PM 120 320 Ethernet port is equipped with an auto sensing Ethernet port that allows both regular and crossover cables to be used 2 Start your Web browser and point it to one of the following default IP address http 192 168 0 1 The Login page appears with your cursor in the User name field NOTE The default IP address is the same for all PM 120 320 units There fore do not simultaneously connect multiple unconfigured PM 120 320 units to a common Local Area Network LAN and try to access them using the default IP address NOTE To connect to the Configurator your PC s IP address must be on the same subnet 192 168 0 xxx wh
72. ve settings and upgrade the PM 120 320 firmware After you change configuration settings on a page click Apply before going to another page otherwise your changes will be discarded Clicking Apply saves in memory all changes made on the currently displayed page When you click this button another page appears with a Reboot button You can either click the Reboot button to reboot PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 3 etworks Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator the PM 120 320 and have the new configuration settings take effect or change set tings on other pages and reboot after all of your configuration changes are complete CAUTION Rebooting disconnects the PM 120 320 and any connections cur rently running It may take up to 60 seconds before the PM 120 320 is running and accessible again When you reboot the PM 120 320 the Status LED flashes while the unit reboots and goes ON when the unit completes the reboot process Another way to reboot the unit is by using the Reboot button on the Administration Settings page The main panel is the viewing area on the page When you select a link in the navi gation panel the fields of the page are displayed in the main panel This is where you view and change the PM 120 320 configuration settings The remaining sections describe the Configurator pages you can use to view and change the PM 120 320 configuration and status 3 2 Specifying Wireless Sett
73. w BE PacketMax 120 320 User Manual 3 20 aperto Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator etworks Throughput Test Wimax Setup d Network Setup Peigege E Administration i Figure 3 12 Throughput Test 3 Enter the appropriate parameters See the Throughput Test Parameters table for more information 4 Click Run Test The status of the throughput test will be displayed on the Status field Table 3 C Throughput Test Parameters Throughput Test Description Parameters Remote IP IP address of the host to send or receive packets Test Type Select a test type from the drop down menu The following options are available SEND RECEIVE TIME SEND TIME RECEIVE Packet Size Size of packet to be sent or received default is 64KB Count For SEND and RECEIVE this field specifies the byte count The valid val ues are 1 100 By default IMB For TIME SEND and TIME RECEIVE this field specifies the duration in seconds Status Shows the result of the Throughput Test such as Waiting For Trigger Test In Progress Success and Failure 3 21 PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter 3 Configuring PacketMAX 120 320 Using Configurator 3 Upgrading Firmware From time to time Aperto networks makes new firmware available for the PM 120 320 The firmware may add new features to the PM 120 320 and or fix problems To upgrade the firmware 1 2
74. x 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter C Cables Spares and Accessories 3 1 3 PacketMAX 120 320 Spares Table C 3 PM 120 320 Spares Part Number Product Description PW 120 UNIV PWR 01 PM120 PM320 Universal Power Adapter US UK EU Snap In Plugs PA 120 PWRU 05 PA 120 PWRU 06 PM120 PM320 AU Snap In Plug for Universal Power Adapter PM120 PM320 SA Snap In Plug for Universal Power Adapter PA 120 MOUNT POLE PM120 PM320 Pole Mounting kit PA 120 POE Power over Ethernet Injector for PM120 and PM320 CPE PA 120 GASKET PM120 PM320 Boot Gasket PA 120 CONNECTOR PM120 PM320 Weatherproof Housing Connector assembly PacketMax 120 320 User Manual aperto etworks Chapter C Cables Spares and Accessories PacketMax 120 320 User Manual C4 etworks Caperto Virtual Local Area Network This chapter provides the Virtual Local Area Network connection on Subscriber Sta tion its use and examples of user scenarios This chapter covers the following topics 9 9 9 9 Bridge and VLAN Mode Out of band Management with Management VLAN Inband Management with Management VLAN VLAN Classifiers VLAN Application Example Looping Prevention Behavior of SS VLAN PacketMax 120 320 User Manual q a rto Chapter D Virtual Local Area Network EH D 1 Bridge and VLAN Mode PacketMax products may be deployed in following modes of oper
75. ynamically However it can be modified at compile time For each filtering rule a counter is supported This 32 bit counter indicates the number of packets that have matched the specified rule A user must specify a rule name while he she creates the rule Also the rule name must be unique within the interface That is no two rules on same interface can have the same rule name A rule name can have a maximum of 31 characters The following fields are supported in packet filtering Layer 2 Header Fields PacketMax 120 320 User Manual Chapter 1 Overview Of PacketMAX 120 320 Subscriber Station 1 5 8 Automatic Frequency Scanning AFS Ethernet source address Ethernet destination address Ethertype User priority VLAN ID Layer 3 Hearder Fields IP source address IP destination address IP protocol type IP DSCP TOS Layer 4 Header Fields TCP and UDP source and destination ports ICMP Type ICMP Code For information on IP Filter configuration see the IP Filter Configuration section in Chapter 4 Configuration of PacketMAX Devices PM 120 320 can be configured through the HTTP Configurator to scan up to ten fre quencies to look for an authorized WiMax Base Station When the AFS mode is enabled in the HTTP Configurator PM 120 320 scans frequency list provided in the AFS Scanning Frequency field and measures the signal level SNR of each approved Base Station After scanning PM 120 320 synchronizes the

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