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Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual
070-20000750-01
Rev C, August 2004
Fixed Broadband Wireless System
PacketWave 600 Series
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  • Page 1 PacketWave Fixed Broadband Wireless System PacketWave 600 Series Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual for Software Release 5 PacketWave 600 Series 070-20000750-01 Installation, Config- uration, and Rev C, August 2004 Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 PacketWave 100 Installation and Operation ©Copyright 2004 by Aperto Networks All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change. Aperto, PacketWave, and WaveCenter are trademarks of Aperto Networks. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Aperto Networks 1637 South Main Street Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Phone: 408.719.9977...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC PART 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and • this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations.
  • Page 4 RF Exposure Notice The installer shall mount all transmit antennas so as to comply with the limits for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) fields per paragraph 1.1307 of FCC regulations. The FCC requirements incorporate limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) in terms of electric field strength, magnetic field strength, and power density.

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface This manual documents the installation, configuration, and operation of the PacketWave 600 Series of Base Station and Subscriber Equipment with software release 5. Scope of This Manual This manual provides the following information: • A conceptual overview of the PacketWave 600 System. •...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Preface Conventions Used in This Manual The term “Base Station Equipment” refers to the combination of the Base Station Indoor Unit, the radio, and the antenna; the term “Base Station Unit” refers to the Base Station Indoor Unit. Similarly, the term “Subscriber Equipment” refers to the combination of the Subscriber Indoor Unit, the radio, and the antenna;...

  • Page 7: General Cautions And Warnings

    To ensure the best signal, use surge protectors designed for the specific application. Because Aperto cannot be responsible for improper installation or use of its equipment, failure to follow these and other published cautions and warnings may void your equip- ment warranty.
  • Page 8 Preface 070-20000750-01 Rev C viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Aperto Installation Manager (AIM) ........
  • Page 10 Configuring the PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit ........
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Accessing the BSU’s Web Interface ..........Operation of the Web GUI .
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Adding or Modifying a Classifier ........5-14 Deleting a Classifier .

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Overview

    Wi-Fi hot-spot networks, higher-capacity alternatives to T1/E1 connections, and building-to-building con- nections in enterprise environments. Like other PacketWave products, the PacketWave 600 Series employ Aperto’s unique Opti- maLink ®...

  • Page 14: Packetwave 600 Series Hardware

    (SBS), or Access Point (AP). The PacketWave 610 is the slave, also referred to as the Subscriber Unit (SU). Each PacketWave 620 or 610 consists of a pair of Outdoor Units (a radio and a separate antenna) and an Indoor Unit (bridge). Figure 1-1 shows the bridge and radio units. Stan- dard antenna sizes range from 1 to 3 feet, with higher-gain options available by request.

  • Page 15: Outdoor Units

    The PacketWave 600 System includes the ability to co-locate and link multiple PacketWave 620 BSUs at a site. When multiple BSUs are co-located, it is necessary for all BSUs to be synchronized in terms of signal framing and time slot identification in order to coordinate the Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Time Division Duplexing (TDD) on which the PacketWave wireless communication is based.

  • Page 16: Ordering Options

    Chapter 1. Overview Ordering Options PacketWave 600 options specified at time of ordering include: • Radio frequency • Power cord (various international standards supported) Indoor Unit LEDs Table 1-A describes the operation of the PacketWave 600 BSU’s LEDs. All LEDs are on the front panel.

  • Page 17: Management Software

    Microsoft Windows PCs. Aperto Installation Manager (AIM) The Aperto Installation Manager (AIM) is a stand-alone software application that runs on a Microsoft Windows PC. It automates the following tasks: • BSU and SU installation setup, including basic wireless system configuration.

  • Page 18: Command Line Interface

    • For the Subscriber logon level, the default password is subscriber. To provide effective security, these passwords should be changed as soon as practical. Passwords can be changed via the Aperto Installation Manager, the Web GUI, SNMP, and the command line interface (CLI).

  • Page 19: Packetwave 600 System Operation

    PacketWave 600 System Operation The PacketWave 600 supports point-to-point bridging applications as shown in Figure 1-2. Wireless Link 10/100Base-T 10/100Base-T Ethernet Ethernet PacketWave 620 PacketWave 610 Base Station Unit Subscriber Unit Figure 1-2 Basic PacketWave 600 System Diagram Automatic Frequency Selection (AFS) The PacketWave 600 System supports Automatic Frequency Selection (AFS), which helps to ensure optimal performance in less-than-optimal conditions.

  • Page 20: Bandwidth Allocation

    • Normal Mode — Traffic can be selectively assigned to best-effort and high-priority service flows, allowing the wireless link to be divided into lower-priority and higher- priority channels. The QoS mode is configured on the PacketWave 620 BSU by selecting the Frame Size, as described under Wireless System Configuration on page 4-11.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1. Overview Upstream and downstream classifiers are separately configured. The PacketWave 600 System supports up to four upstream and four downstream classifiers. Traffic which does not meet the specifications of any of the classifiers is assigned to the best effort service flow.

  • Page 22: Event Reporting

    Chapter 1. Overview Event Reporting PacketWave 600 Series Units offer several means of reporting equipment events: • E-mail messages — The Indoor Unit can be configured (via the Web GUI or SNMP) to report events via e-mail to specified addresses. •...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    Outdoor Units, and two RJ45 male connectors (see Table 2-A) • Ethernet cable with RJ45 male connectors (straight-through for connection to hub, or crossover for connection to computer) • Coaxial cable with BNC connectors for sync connection if multiple PacketWave 620 Base Station Units are colocated 2–1...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Outdoor Units

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Mounting the Outdoor Units Each installation includes two outdoor units: a radio and a separate antenna Mounting the Radio PacketWave 600 Series radios are designed to mount on a pole or antenna mast 1.5 or 2 inches (3.8 or 5.1 cm) in diameter using a rear-mounted bracket as shown in Figure 2-1.

  • Page 25: Mounting And Connecting The External Antenna

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna The PacketWave 600 Series radio unit includes a cable with N connector for connecting to the external antenna, as illustrated in Figure 2-2. To mount and connect an external antenna: Determine the mounting location for the external antenna.

  • Page 26: Grounding The Packetwave 620/610

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Grounding the PacketWave 620/610 Grounding of the PacketWave 620/610 equipment is an essential part of the installation process. A proper grounding circuit is illustrated in Figure 2-3. WARNING: Each PacketWave 610 and PacketWave 620 is required to have lightning protection.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation To properly ground the PacketWave 620/610 equipment: Locate the installed lug on the back of the Outdoor Unit. (See Figure 2-4.) Provide a proper grounding conductor (NEC Section 810-21) long enough to reach from the Outdoor Unit to the earth ground.

  • Page 28: Mounting Indoor Units

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Mounting Indoor Units The standard PacketWave 600 Indoor Units (PW610R, PW620R) are rack-mounting units, as illustrated in Figure 1-1. Each occupies one vertical rack unit (1.75 inches) in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, and includes mounting ears which allow various recessed and mid-chassis mounting options.
  • Page 29 Serial CLI Port Figure 2-5 PacketWave 600 Front Panel Cable connections at a PacketWave 620 or 610 site include: • Ethernet connection to the Indoor Unit • Interconnection of co-located PW620 Indoor Units for synchronization, if applicable • Connection of the Indoor Unit to the radio:...

  • Page 30: Radio Signal Connection

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Radio Signal Connection To install the radio signal cable: Obtain an appropriate length of cable, and run it from the Indoor Unit to the radio. Include a service/drip loop as appropriate. CAUTION: For the radio to be located more than 50m (165 ft) from the Indoor Unit, the Radio Signal cable has to be RG-6 quad shielded with copper center and the Radio Control cable has to be CAT 5E.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation To Indoor Unit’s To Indoor Unit’s Radio IF connector Radio Control connector Figure 2-6 Connections to the Radio To outdoor radio’s Signal connector To outdoor radio’s Control connector Figure 2-7 Radio Connections to the Indoor Unit 070-20000750-01 Rev C 2–9...

  • Page 32: Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connection

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connection To connect the Indoor Unit to an Ethernet device: Provide an appropriate Cat 5 Ethernet cable with an RJ45 male connector at each end. Use a straight-through cable for connection to a hub or router. Use a crossover cable for connection directly to a computer.

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Serial Port

    Appendix C of this manual. Sync Interconnection of Colocated BSUs To properly identify wireless channel time slots, multiple colocated PacketWave 620 BSUs need to be synchronized to the same framing signal and external clock signal. This is done by interconnecting Sync connectors located on the Indoor Units’ rear panels.

  • Page 34: Connecting Power

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Connecting Power CAUTION: Always make cable connections before applying power to the Indoor Unit, and always power off the Indoor Unit before connecting or discon- necting cables. The PacketWave 600 includes a three-prong AC power connector on the rear panel. An AC power cord is supplied with each Indoor Unit.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration

    Software Installation/Configuration This chapter provides instructions for using the PacketWave Aperto Installation Manager (AIM) software to initially configure the PacketWave Series 600 equipment, optimize antenna pointing, and test the wireless link. With the AIM application, you do not have to guess at the optimal signal level, nor do you need expensive equipment.

  • Page 36: Overview Of Software Installation/Configuration

    Install the Java software by running the file from the ware\Application\Support directory of your CD-ROM. Setup.exe Install the Aperto Installation Manager (AIM) software by running the file \Software\Application\AIM\win32 from the directory. At the end of this installation, an AIM icon will be placed on the PC’s desktop.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Pc To The Packetwave Equipment

    Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Connecting the PC to the PacketWave Equipment When connecting the PC to a PacketWave 610 or PacketWave 620: • Connect your PC to the PacketWave Indoor Unit using an Ethernet cross-over cable. • Ensure that there is only one active Ethernet interface.

  • Page 38: The Aim Password

    Connect your PC to the PW620 Indoor Unit as described under Connecting the PC to the PacketWave Equipment on page 3-3. Double-click on the Aperto Installation Manager icon on the PC’s desktop. This will cause the Authentication window to be displayed, as shown in Figure 3-3.
  • Page 39 If there is no communication error, the Installation Option window will be dis- played, as shown in Figure 3-5. This window presents five options: • Setup allows PacketWave 620 operating parameters to be viewed/changed. Use this option for doing a normal system installation.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-5 Install Option Window for PacketWave 620 Figure 3-6 PW620 Configuration Window: General 070-20000750-01 Rev C 3–6...
  • Page 41 CAUTION: Enabling AFS during initial setup using the AIM will mean that the PacketWave 620 will be likely to switch frequencies every 2 minutes during antenna alignment, making the procedure very difficult. If you nevertheless choose to configure AFS using the AIM, click on the Configure other frequencies button.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-7 PW620 Configuration Window: AFS Frequencies Figure 3-8 PW620 Configuration Window: Advanced 070-20000750-01 Rev C 3–8...
  • Page 43 Figure 3-8. Configure the following parameters as appro- priate: In the SBS Id field, specify an identifier for the PacketWave 620. NOTE: The AIM maintains a data base of all configured PacketWave units, using each unit’s MAC address to uniquely identify it. The AIM requires a unique SBS (Synchronized Base Station) ID for each PacketWave 620 in its data base.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Packetwave 610 Subscriber Unit

    Connect your PC to the PW610 Indoor Unit as described under Connecting the PC to the PacketWave Equipment on page 3-3. Double-click on the Aperto Installation Manager icon on the PC’s desktop. This will cause the Authentication window to be displayed, as shown in Figure 3-3.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-10 Install Option Window for PacketWave 610 Figure 3-11 PW610 Configuration Window: Selecting the PW620 Select Setup; then click on the Next>> button at the bottom of the window. The PW620 Selection window will be displayed, as shown in Figure 3-11. From the menu of PW620 units (APs), select the PW620 with which this PW610 will communicate.
  • Page 46 It is important to remember that the IP subnet you choose must include unique addresses for the PacketWave 610 and PacketWave 620. If the PacketWave 610 and PacketWave 620 are not on the same subnet, the AIM ping and throughput tests will not complete.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-12 PW610 Configuration Window: General Figure 3-13 PW610 Configuration Window: AFS Frequencies 070-20000750-01 Rev C 3–13...
  • Page 48 Figure 3-14. Configure the following parameters as appropriate: In the AP ID field, enter the SBS ID of the PacketWave 620 with which this PacketWave 610 communicates. Select the Polarization/Antenna Diversity from the drop-down menu. This entry must be coordinated with the entry for the PacketWave 620 as follows: •...

  • Page 49: Aligning The Antennas

    Alignment Window — Signal Indicator Aligning the Antennas Once the PacketWave 620 and PacketWave 610 have been configured, the antennas at each end must be adjusted to point in the optimal direction. (It is important that during physical installation the two antennas have been pointed accurately enough to allow the wireless link to operate.) The antenna alignment procedure should be performed first for...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration To align the antennas: Proceeding from the last step in the previous section (Configuring the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit), prepare to adjust the PacketWave 610’s antenna. Alternatively, the alignment procedure can be initiated by connecting the PC to the PacketWave 610 Indoor Unit, opening the AIM, and using the Continue with setup selection on the Install Option window (Figure 3-10) to proceed to the Alignment window (Figure 3-15).
  • Page 51 After adjusting the PacketWave 610’s antenna, prepare to adjust the PacketWave 620’s antenna. Repeat steps 3 through 5, this time adjusting the PacketWave 620’s antenna. When both antennas have been aligned, click on the Finish button in the Alignment window.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Next, the AIM performs a standard ping test between the PW600 units, dis- playing the window shown in Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19 Performing Ping Test Window After the ping test, the AIM begins a throughput test (an FTP transfer of 1 megabit of data up and down the wireless link), displaying the window shown in Figure 3-20.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-21 Installation Results Window for the PacketWave 610 It is important to check the RF and IP transmission results to see if you have the best possible wireless connection. If the results are not acceptable, perform the fol- lowing steps to repeat the alignment process: Click on the Previous button until the Install Option window (Figure 3-10) is displayed.

  • Page 54: Viewing Link Status

    610 or PacketWave 620. To view link status: Connect a PC on which the AIM software has been loaded to the PacketWave 620 or PacketWave 610, and then start the AIM application as described in steps 1 through 5 under Configuring the PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit on page 3-4 or under Configuring the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit on page 3-10.

  • Page 55: Provisioning

    The PW610 Configuration window will be displayed, as shown in Figure 3-6. Perform steps 7 through 10 under Configuring the PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit on page 3-4. When you have finished specifying configuration parameters, click on the Next>>...

  • Page 56: Continuing Setup (Su Only)

    Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration To provision a PacketWave 610: Connect a PC on which the AIM software has been loaded to the PacketWave 610 and start the AIM application as described in steps 1 through 5 under Configuring the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit on page 3-10. At the Install Option window (Figure 3-10), select Provision and click on the Next>>...

  • Page 57: Running A Non-Destructive Test (Su Only)

    Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-24 Continue Configuration Window Running a Non-Destructive Test (SU Only) You can run a non-destructive test of the wireless link at any time from the LAN port of the PacketWave 610. To run a test: Connect a PC on which the AIM software has been loaded to the PacketWave 610 and start the AIM application as described in steps 1 through 5 under Configuring the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit on page 3-10.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-25 Test Configuration Window Figure 3-26 Test Results Window 070-20000750-01 Rev C 3–24...

  • Page 59: Performing Radio Diagnostics

    Connect a PC on which the AIM software has been loaded to the PacketWave 610 or 620 and start the AIM application as described in steps 1 through 5 under Con- figuring the PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit on page 3-4 or under Configuring the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit on page 3-10.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration Figure 3-28 Radio Diagnostics — Transmit Test Results Window Figure 3-29 Radio Diagnostics — Receive Test Results Window 070-20000750-01 Rev C 3–26...

  • Page 61: Frequency Scanning

    Connect a PC on which the AIM software has been loaded to the PacketWave 610 or 620 and start the AIM application as described in steps 1 through 5 under Con- figuring the PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit on page 3-4 or under Configuring the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit on page 3-10.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3. Software Installation/Configuration When the scanning options above have been specified, click on Start. Frequency scanning will begin, with progress shown as illustrated in Figure 3-32. When the test is complete and the results have been examined, click Finish to restart the unit in normal mode.
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  • Page 64: Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web Gui

    Base Station Unit Web GUI Each PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit and PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit includes a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) which runs on a standard Web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or later). Functions of the Web GUI include: •...

  • Page 65: Accessing The Bsu's Web Interface

    Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 BSU Web GUI Logon Screen Select the ISP user name. (The Debug logon level is reserved for Aperto use.) Enter the correct password (case-sensitive). NOTE: The default password is isp. For security, a different password should be defined.

  • Page 66: Operation Of The Web Gui

    Main Menu and Submenu The Main Menu at the top of the page (to the right of the Aperto logo as shown in Figure 4-2) lists the various categories of functions available via the Web GUI. To select an item from the Main Menu, click on it.

  • Page 67: The Bsu Web Gui Home Page

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI The BSU Web GUI Home Page When you log on using the BSU’s IP address, you will be at the Home Page of the Base Station Unit’s Web GUI as shown on Figure 4-2. The BSU Home Page provides a graphical connectivity view of the BSU and SU connection, a quick way to identify the configured BSU and SU and to check their status.
  • Page 68 Summary of the BSU Web GUI Main Menu Submenu Functions Home BSU/SU Connectivity Shows IP addresses of the PacketWave 620 BSU and PacketWave 610 SU, plus link status for the WSS. Configuration System Shows general BSU information and status. Read-only. Administration Specifies SNMP system name, contact, and location.

  • Page 69: Configuration Pages

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Configuration Pages The Web GUI lets you check, and in some cases alter, the configuration of the Base Station Unit. Numerous BSU configuration pages may be displayed, as indicated by the submenu at the left of the page. System Configuration As shown in Figure 4-3, the System Configuration page identifies: •...

  • Page 70: Administration

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Administration As shown in Figure 4-4, the Administration Configuration page allows viewing and altering of text fields related to BSU administration. These text fields can be used for whatever information system administrators deem useful. Click on the Submit button to activate any changes made on this page.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Figure 4-5 Password Configuration Page Figure 4-6 Ethernet Configuration Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 4–8...

  • Page 72: Snmp

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI SNMP The SNMP Configuration page, shown in Figure 4-7 the SNMP configuration page allows the viewing and altering of SNMP parameters for one or two SNMP managers: • Whether traps will be generated. •...

  • Page 73: Local Time Configuration

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Local Time Configuration The Local Time Configuration page, shown in Figure 4-8, allows the specification of the local time zone and daylight savings time options. These adjustments will be applied to the time received from the Base Station Unit’s SNTP server. Alternatively, obtaining of system time from the SNTP server can be disabled, and the time entered on this page.

  • Page 74: Wireless System Configuration

    System Configuration page shown in Figure 4-9. This page allows the AP ID (same as the BSU ID) and wireless frame parameters to be viewed and changed. The PacketWave 620 is sometimes referred to as the Access Point (AP) as well as the Base Station Unit. Thus, the term AP ID is interchangeable with BSU ID.

  • Page 75: Wireless Interface Configuration

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Wireless Interface Configuration Selecting Wireless Interface from the Configuration submenu brings up the QoS Configu- ration page, as illustrated in Figure 4-10. Hyperlinks provide access to configuration pages for three different wireless port configuration categories. Wireless Interface QoS Configuration Selecting the QoS hyperlink on a Wireless Interface Configuration page displays the Wire- less Interface QoS (Quality of Service) Configuration, as shown in Figure 4-10.

  • Page 76: Wireless Interface Radio Configuration

    Selecting the Radio hyperlink on a Wireless Interface Configuration page displays the Wireless Interface Radio Configuration, as shown in Figure 4-11. Transmit Regulatory Power Limits for the PacketWave 620 BSU and PacketWave 610 SU are configurable; receive power and antenna configuration parameters are read-only.

  • Page 77: Wireless Interface Frequency Configuration

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Wireless Interface Frequency Configuration Selecting the Frequency hyperlink on a Wireless Interface Configuration page displays the Wireless Interface Frequency Configuration, as shown in Figure 4-12. CAUTION: Configurable parameters on the Wireless Interface page can signifi- cantly affect the performance of the wireless link.
  • Page 78 • Channel Width — Selectable channel width. • Current Frequency — The frequency currently used by the system; read-only. • Target AP ID — Identifier for the PacketWave 620 BSU in this particular system. (AP ID and SBS ID are the same parameter.) •...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Verifying SU Configuration To verify that the PacketWave 610 SU is compatibly configured for the PacketWave 620 BSU’s wireless interface, click the Verify SU Configuration button on the Wireless Inter- face Configuration page. This will compare BSU and SU configurations for Frequency Band, Channel Width, Center Frequency, AP ID (BSU ID), and the AFS frequency table—all of...

  • Page 80: Utilities

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Utilities The Utility option on the Main Menu provides access to commands for controlling PacketWave 620 base station equipment. Device Control The Device Control page, illustrated in Figure 4-14, allows an operator to: •...

  • Page 81: Enable/Disable Wss (Rf Port)

    Initiate Frequency Scanning Application (FSA) To initiate the frequency scanning function on the PacketWave 620 as described on page 1-10, click on the FSA button on the Device Control page (Figure 4-14). This will bring up an FSA Configuration page listing the BSU and all of the SUs as illustrated in Figure 4-15.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI To perform the FSA: Decide which device (BSU or SU) will run the FSA. Specify the Start and End fre- quencies of the FSA in the fields corresponding to the selected device. Specify the Step Size (increments in which the FSA will be performed) and the Dwell Time (seconds the BSU or SU will spend on each step) using the drop-down menus.

  • Page 83: Debug

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Debug The Debug option of the Main Menu provides one option: MSS Debug, which displays the page illustrated in Figure 4-17. This page provides access to a wide range of performance data and debug commands for the BSU, providing advanced troubleshooting capabilities for dealing with unusual installation or operation problems.

  • Page 84: Status Pages

    The BSU Web GUI includes the status pages shown in Figure 4-18 Figure 4-23. These provide a snapshot of the current status of the PacketWave 620 BSU and its con- nected PacketWave 610 SU: • System Status (Figure 4-18 —...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Figure 4-19 Ethernet Status Page Figure 4-20 Radio Status Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 4–22...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Figure 4-21 SU Link Page (Downstream) Figure 4-22 SU Link Upstream Status Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 4–23...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Figure 4-23 SU Link Status — Receive Power Graphs If Receive Power Graphs do not display, it is probably because the browser’s Java soft- ware for handling applets has been updated to a new version. Before the graphs can be viewed, the updated Java version must be disabled as follows: In Internet Explorer, select Internet Options from the Tools menu, click on the Advanced tab, and scroll down to the Java (Sun) category.

  • Page 88: Performance Pages

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Performance Pages The BSU Web GUI provides wireless channel performance information on the pages illus- trated in Figure 4-24 through Figure 4-28. • The BSU Flow Statistics page (Figure 4-24) shows service flow types and packet counts for all defined service flows.
  • Page 89 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Figure 4-25 BSU Flow Statistics by Flow ID 070-20000750-01 Rev C 4–26...
  • Page 90 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Figure 4-26 BSU System Statistics Page (Transmit) 070-20000750-01 Rev C 4–27...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Figure 4-27 RF Signal Quality Page Figure 4-28 Subscriber Unit Statistics Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 4–28...

  • Page 92: Fault Reporting Pages

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI Fault Reporting Pages The BSU fault reporting functions include an event log and E-mail configuration, as shown in Figure 4-29 and Figure 4-30. Event Log The Event Log page, shown in Figure 4-29, includes all events reported by the PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit and its connected PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit.

  • Page 93: E-Mail Configuration

    Chapter 4. Base Station Unit Web GUI E-mail Configuration As shown in Figure 4-30, the E-mail Configuration page allows the viewing and altering of E-mail event reporting parameters: • Whether alarm reporting via E-mail is enabled • The address of the SMTP server •...

  • Page 94: Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web Gui

    The PacketWave SU Web GUI features different logon levels for ISPs and subscribers, each protected by a different user-set password. The Debug logon is reserved for Aperto Net- works’ use. The ISP logon level provides access to all areas of SU configuration, status reporting, performance monitoring, and operating commands.

  • Page 95: Accessing The Web Interface

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Accessing the Web Interface To access the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit’s Web GUI: On a computer with IP access to the Subscriber Unit (via either the LAN or wireless interface), open Netscape 4.74 or Internet Explorer 5.0. NOTE: Other browsers could show some anomalies.

  • Page 96: The Su Web Gui Home Page

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI The SU Web GUI Home Page When you log on using the SU’s IP address, you will be at the Home Page of the Subscriber Unit’s Web GUI. The Home page is as shown in Figure 5-2. The arrows pointing to the Subscriber Unit indicate wireless channel status: green if good or red the Subscriber Unit is down.

  • Page 97: Overview Of Su Web Gui Functions

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Overview of SU Web GUI Functions Table 5-A summarizes the functions available for each of the Main Menu and Submenu selections. Table 5-A Summary of the SU Web GUI Main Menu Submenu Functions Configuration System Shows general SU information and status.

  • Page 98: Configuration Pages

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Configuration Pages The Web GUI displays SU configuration in numerous individual pages, as indicated by the Configuration Submenu (see Figure 5-3). In addition, many configuration parameters can be changed via the Configuration pages. Figure 5-3 System Configuration Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–5...

  • Page 99: System Configuration

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI System Configuration As shown in Figure 5-3, the system configuration page provides an overview of the Subscriber Unit’s network and operating parameters. All parameters are read-only except: • Network Access — Specify whether the SU will be enabled to communicate with the BSU.
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  • Page 101: Password

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Password Passwords for the ISP and Subscriber logon levels are specified on the Password Config- uration page, shown in Figure 5-5. Passwords which can be defined depend on the current logon level; if logon is at the Subscriber level, only the Subscriber password fields will be displayed.

  • Page 102: Ethernet

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Ethernet The Ethernet Configuration page, shown in Figure 5-6 shows the status, speed, and duplex mode of the Ethernet connection to the PacketWave 610 SU, and allows the Ether- net Mode to be specified if necessary. In most cases, the Auto Negotiate option will enable the best mode the connected device will support.
  • Page 103 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-7 SNMP Configuration Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–10...

  • Page 104: Wireless Interface Configuration

    • Channel Width — Selectable channel width. • Current Frequency — The frequency currently used by the system; read-only. • Target AP ID — Identifier for the PacketWave 620 BSU in this particular system. (AP ID and SBS ID are the same parameter.) •...
  • Page 105 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-8 Wireless Interface Configuration Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–12...

  • Page 106: Classifier List

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Classifier List Selecting Classifier List from the Configuration submenu brings up the Classifier List page, as illustrated in Figure 5-9. The page shows all defined QoS (Quality of Service) clas- sifiers for upstream and downstream traffic, allows new classifiers to be added, and allows existing classifiers to be deleted.

  • Page 107: Adding Or Modifying A Classifier

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-10 Common Service Flow Parameters Page Adding or Modifying a Classifier To define what traffic will be assigned to the high-priority service flow, up to 4 upstream and four downstream classifiers can be created: •...
  • Page 108 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI • Packet Parameters — Specify the parameter that will identify packets as belonging to this classifier. This can be any one of the following: - TOS type - Source IP address with subnet mask - Destination IP address with subnet mask - Source MAC address - Destination MAC address with mask...

  • Page 109: Deleting A Classifier

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Deleting a Classifier To delete a classifier, click on either Delete Rule button on the Classifier List page (Figure 5-9). This will bring up the Delete Classifier page, as illustrated in Figure 5-12. Click in the Delete column so that each classifier to be deleted is marked;...
  • Page 110 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-13 Downstream Default Best Effort Configuration Page Figure 5-14 Upstream Default Best Effort Configuration Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–17...

  • Page 111: Utilities

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Utilities The Utility option on the Main Menu provides one sub-menu option: Device Control. Device Control Selecting Device Control from the Utilities submenu brings up the Device Control page, illustrated in Figure 5-15. This page provides access to two important functions: •...

  • Page 112: Fault Reporting Pages

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Fault Reporting Pages The subscriber fault reporting functions include an event log and E-mail configuration, as shown in Figure 5-16 and Figure 5-17. These functions are available only at the ISP logon level. Event Log Page The Event Log page, shown in Figure 5-16, includes all events reported by the PacketWave 610 SU.

  • Page 113: E-Mail Configuration Page

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI E-mail Configuration Page The E-mail Configuration page, shown in Figure 5-17, allows the viewing and altering of E-mail event reporting parameters: • Whether event reporting via E-mail is enabled or disabled. • The address of the SMTP server. •...

  • Page 114: Status Pages

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Status Pages There are four status pages available via the SU Web GUI: • SU System Status (Figure 5-18 — Identifies the PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit, its software and hardware, and its current uptime and operational status. •...
  • Page 115 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-19 SU Ethernet Status Page Figure 5-20 SU Radio Status Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–22...
  • Page 116 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-21 SU Link Status Page Figure 5-22 SU Link Status — Receive Power Graphs 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–23...

  • Page 117: Performance Pages

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Performance Pages The SU Web GUI provides wireless channel performance information on the pages illus- trated in Figure 5-23 through Figure 5-26. • The SU System Statistics page (Figure 5-23) shows counts of packets and bytes transmitted and received on the wireless link.
  • Page 118 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-24 RF Signal Quality Page Figure 5-25 Service Flow Summary Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–25...
  • Page 119 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Figure 5-26 Service Flow Details Page 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–26...

  • Page 120: Debug Page

    Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI Debug Page The Debug option of the Main Menu provides one option: CPE, which displays the page illustrated in Figure 5-27. This page provides access to a wide range of performance data and debug commands for the SU, providing advanced troubleshooting capabilities for dealing with unusual installation or operation problems.
  • Page 121 Chapter 5. Subscriber Unit Web GUI 070-20000750-01 Rev C 5–28...

  • Page 122: Appendix A. Specifications

    Power Consumption — 30 Watts for Indoor and Outdoor Unit Management Embedded WaveCenter agent supporting SNMP and web browser SNMP MIB (RFC 1157), MIB II (RFC 1213), Aperto Enterprise MIBs Software updates via TFTP Advanced Installation Manager Utility Facilitates configuration and antenna alignment process...

  • Page 123: Radio/Antenna (Outdoor Unit) Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications Dimensions and Weight W x H x D — 16.5 x 1.755 x 8.5 inches (41.9 x 4.4 x 21.6 cm) Mounting — Standard 19-inch rack Weight — 4.4 pounds (2.0 kg) Environmental Operating Temperature — 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity —...
  • Page 124 Appendix A. Specifications 2.5 GHz Outdoor Unit Frequency Range — 2.5 to 2.686 GHz Channel Sizes — 4, 5, 6 Mhz Range* — 20 Mbps, 36.7 mi (59 km); 10 Mbps, 49.4 mi (79.5 km) Beamwidth — 10° azimuth, 10° elevation Gain —...
  • Page 125 Appendix A. Specifications 070-20000750-01 Rev C A–4...

  • Page 126: Appendix B. Rf Signal Quality

    Appendix RF Signal Quality Parameters Description Burst Error Rate Cumulative burst errors (uncorrectable FEC errors + No Unique Word errors) as a percentage of total bursts received. At BSU, a value of 1% in a sector is normal. Higher number may caused by problems such as interference and can degrade performance.
  • Page 127 Appendix B. RF Signal Quality 070-20000750-01 Rev C B–2...

  • Page 128: Appendix C. Command Line Interface (Cli)

    Appendix Command Line Interface (CLI) Each PacketWave 620 and 610 t includes a simple command line interface (CLI) accessi- ble via Telnet and the front-panel RS-232 craft port. The CLI is intended primarily for trou- bleshooting and debug use under direction of Aperto personnel.

  • Page 129: Commands

    Appendix C. Command Line Interface (CLI) Figure C-1 Examples of BSU Command Line Interface (CLI) Commands PacketWave 600 CLI commands are defined in Table C-A. All commands are case-sensitive. 070-20000750-01 Rev C C–2...

  • Page 130: Command Help

    Appendix C. Command Line Interface (CLI) Command Help The CLI provides command help as follows: • For a list of commands, type ? (the ? will not appear on the screen; pressing [Enter] is not necessary). The CLI will respond with a list of the available command groups. •...
  • Page 131 Appendix C. Command Line Interface (CLI) Table C-A Base Station Unit CLI Commands Command Function set dhcp_server CLI prompts for parameters relating to the DHCP server, as follows: CLI# Use DHCP Params from (1=Local 2=Server) [Server]: BSU Local IP [10.10.1.16]: BSU netmask [255.255.255.0]: Default Gateway [10.10.1.1]: TFTP Server [192.168.1.230]:...

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