Functional Overview

Functional Overview
Streamlined system implementation
> Initial setup on the Base Station of Base-Station-specific, system-wide, and select Subscriber Station parameters > Minimal configuration on individual Subscriber Stations themselves

Initialization/Setup process
> System Setup > SS Initialization, Authentication, Registration > Wireless Communication/Service Classes > System Monitoring

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Functional Overview: System Setup

Configure local BS and system-wide options through HTTP, CLI, or SNMP
> System
> MAC > Radio > Networking

> SS Authentication
> SS List > Service Class Creation > Logging

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Functional Overview: SS Initialization, Authentication, and Registration

Initial SS Synchronization with the BS
> Timing, Frequency, Power

Registration
Operational setting negotiation
> Capabilities, Service Flow initiation

Local SS configuration
> SS system info > Radio > Networking

> Log

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Functional Overview: Wireless Communication and Service Classes

Uplink/Downlink traffic
> Uplink: SS to BS

> Downlink: BS to SS
> TDD operation

Subscriber Station Classes

> PIRs/Service Flows > Pre-defined and custom class availability

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Functional Overview: System Monitoring

Interface statistics MAC statistics Service Flow statistics SS Statistics (BS only) Log messages

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Hardware Overview

Hardware Overview: BS/SS Radios

Frequency channels Signal radiation/reception Up-conversion/down-conversion Modulation/demodulation Wireless MAC functions
SS/BS with External Antenna Connector

Network services
BS management

SS with Integrated Antenna

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Hardware Overview: LEDs

Ethernet and RF LEDs on PWR/ENET port

LED behavior

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Hardware Overview: Power Injector

PoE over 24 AWG CAT5 cable Proprietary PoE: non 802.3af-compatible Power LED

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Hardware Overview: Antenna Options Omni-Directional

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Hardware Overview: Antenna Options Panel Antennas

Model 3338-A00-060
>60 degree >17 dBi gain

Model 3338-A00-090
> 90 degree > 14 dBi gain

Model 3338-A00-120
> 120 degree > 13 dBi gain

Model 3437-A00-018
>18 degree >18 dBi gain
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Hardware Overview: Antennas

Integrated vs. External External antenna connector specifications:

Antenna Installation Guide and Recommended Antennas Guide provide more information

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Hardware Overview: Serial Connection

RJ45 to DB9 CLI commands Future releases:
> Audible Antenna Pointing

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Hardware Overview: Product Package

BS/SS Radio Serial dongle (BS only) Power injector/cord Cable termination kit Mounting kit and hardware

Installation CD
> MIBs > Documentation > Online Help

> TFTP Server

> Adobe Acrobat

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Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation
Professional installation required Pole- or wall-mountable Lightning arrestor recommended

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Hardware Installation: Step 1

Choose a location
> > > > The location must allow easy disconnection of power to the radio if necessary. Air must be able to flow freely around the hardware. The radio unit must be kept away from vibration and excessive heat. The installation must conform to local regulations at all times.

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Hardware Installation: Step 2

Pre-Assemble Hardware
> Note serial numbers and Ethernet/MAC address > Cable termination: A: Sealing Nut B: Lock Nut C: RJ45 Sealing Cap D: RJ45 Connector

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Hardware Installation: Step 2 (continued)

Pre-Assemble Hardware (continued)
> Determine mounting orientation

> Attach mounting plate, extension arm, and mounting bracket

Mounting bracket Extension arm Mounting plate

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Hardware Installation: Step 3

Connect the Cables
> Connect to Power Injector

> Connect to BS/SS

> Connect to hub/switch/stand-alone PC

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Hardware Installation: Steps 4-5

Power-on the unit View LEDs
> LED behavior:

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Hardware Installation: Step 6

Mount the unit
> Pole mount

> Wall mount

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Hardware Installation: Steps 7-8

Align the Antenna
> Link Budget calculation (calculator provided in KBK 1846)

> Compare to SNR on SS From SS: Monitor > Statistics > MAC Statistics
> Physically adjust the antenna

Complete Installation
> Tighten sealing caps with proper torque

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Initial Configuration

Initial Configuration: Logging In

Default IP address:
> BS: 192.168.10.1

> SS: 192.168.10.2

Default login credentials

> Administrator: Enter admin in the User Name field. For new units, the default administrator password is public.

> User: Enter user in the User Name field. For new units, the default password is public.

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Initial Configuration: The Web Interface

Menu section Configuration parameters section

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Initial Configuration: Latest Software

Download latest software from Proxim Web site Install using TFTP via Web (shown) or CLI

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Initial Configuration: Mandatory Parameters

Mandatory for communication
> Center Frequency on BS and SS (BS shown below)

> Configuration > Radio

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Initial Configuration: Mandatory Parameters (continued)

Mandatory for security
> IP Address (SS/BS) (BS shown) BS: Configuration > Networking > Basic

SS: Configuration > Networking

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Initial Configuration: Mandatory Parameters (continued)

Mandatory for security (continued)
> Passwords (BS) Commands > Passwords

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Initial Configuration: Mandatory Parameters (continued)

Mandatory for security (continued)
> Net Entry Mode (BS) Configure > SS Authentication Unrestricted: all SSs may enter network (not secure) Internal Authorization: only SSs listed in the BSs list of authorized SSs may enter network

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BS Configuration

Base Station Configuration Categories

System MAC
> Basic > Advanced

SS Authentication SS List Service Class Creation

> PIRs > SF Class > SS Class

Radio Downlink Burst Profile Uplink Burst Profile Networking

> VLANs VLAN ID List > Bridging > Static Routes

Logging

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BS Configuration: System Parameters

Configuration > System
> BS-specific identification, location, and contact information

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BS Configuration: MAC Parameters (Basic)

Configuration > MAC > Basic
> Tune 802.16 MAC implementation based on network environment

Downlink Percentage Recommendations

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BS Configuration: MAC Parameters (Advanced)

Configuration > MAC > Advanced
> Should be modified only by experienced users

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BS Configuration: Radio Parameters

Configuration > Radio
> Control channel bandwidth, frequency, transmit power, broadcast rate

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BS Configuration: DL Burst Profile

Configuration > Downlink Burst Profile
> Enable or disable downlink modulation rates

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BS Configuration: UL Burst Profile

Configuration > Uplink Burst Profile
> Enable or disable uplink modulation rates

Disabled by default

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BS Configuration: Networking (Basic)

Configuration > Networking > Basic
> Set the parameters of the BSs Ethernet interface

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BS Configuration: Networking (VLANs)

BS VLAN modes
> Transparent

> Trunk

SS VLAN modes depend on VLAN mode of BS

> Transparent: Available when BS is in Transparent > Trunk: Available when BS is in Trunk > Access: Available when BS is in either Transparent or Trunk

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BS Configuration: Networking (VLANs) (continued)

BS in Transparent Mode
> SS in Transparent or Access Modes

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BS Configuration: Networking (VLANs) (continued)

BS in Trunk Mode
> SS in Transparent or Access Modes

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BS Configuration: Networking (VLANs) (continued)

VLAN ID List
> Configuration > Networking > VLANs > VLAN ID List > Add VLAN IDs to be used in the system

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BS Configuration: Networking (Bridging)

Configuration > Networking > VLANs > Bridging
> Set the VLAN mode and associated bridging parameters for the BS

> With mode set to Transparent (below), no further action is needed

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BS Configuration: Networking (Bridging) (continued)

Additional VLAN information will be provided after the product is generally available

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BS Configuration: Networking (Static Routes)

Configuration > Networking > Static Routes
> Add/Edit up to 16 fixed routes from the BSs Ethernet address to other points on the network

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BS Configuration: SS Authentication
Configuration > SS Authentication
> Net Entry Mode Unrestricted access (not secure) Internal Authorization > Default SS Class

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BS Configuration: SS List
Configuration > SS List
> Add SSs to the network, associate them with a non-default SS Class, configure select SS-specific parameters

> SS List Population: Net Entry mode Unrestricted: SSs added automatically Net Entry mode Internal Authorization: SSs added manually Initially: Default SS Class assigned
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BS Configuration: SS List (continued)

Optional SS Configuration
> Assign non-default SS Class to individual SSs > Override select SS Class parameters on a per-SS basis

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BS Configuration: Service Classes

Each SS must be associated with an SS Class (service class) Pre-defined classes supplied with unit Custom classes may be created

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BS Configuration: Service Classes (continued)

SS Class building blocks
> Packet Identification Rules (PIRs)

> Service Flows

> Networking parameters

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BS Configuration: Service Classes (continued)

Packet Identification Rules
> Matched against fields of incoming packets to map to appropriate Service Flow > One or more of 11 different classifier fields If multiple classifiers used, every included classifier must match incoming packet for rule to patch > Examples: ToS field to identify a certain class of differentiated IP traffic IP address field to identify uplink traffic destined to a particular server address (IE: VoIP gateway)

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BS Configuration: Service Classes (continued)

Service Flows
> Determine traffics QoS treatment

> Comprised of two elements: Direction QoS traffic scheduling mechanisms

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BS Configuration: Service Classes (continued)

Networking parameters
> VLAN settings

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Process Overview
> Create PIRs

> Create Service Flows

> Create SS Class Step 1: Select Service Flows Step 2: Associate PIRs with Service Flows Step 3: Set networking parameters

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit PIRs
> Configuration > Service Class Creation > PIR

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit PIRs (continued)
> Select Classifiers

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Pre-Defined PIRs

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit Service Flows
> Configuration > Service Class Creation > SF Class

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit SFs (continued)
> Set Parameters

Note: For real time applications like voice and video, select UGS; For all other applications, Best Effort is recommended
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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Pre-Defined SF classes

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit SS Classes
> Configuration > Service Class Creation > SS Class

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit SS Classes (continued)
> Step 1: Select Service Flows

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit SS Classes (continued)
> Step 2: Associate PIRs with SFs

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Create/Edit SS Classes (continued)
> Step 3: Set Networking Parameters: VLAN Mode = Transparent

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BS Configuration: Service Class Creation

Pre-Defined SS Classes
> All use Transparent VLAN mode

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BS Configuration: Logging
Configuration > Logging
> Set the parameters for the logging functions of the BS

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Subscriber Station Configuration

Subscriber Station Configuration Categories

System Radio Networking Logging

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SS Configuration: System
Configuration > System
> Local SS-specific information

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SS Configuration: Radio
Configuration > Radio
> Control channel bandwidth and frequency, and specify a BS connection

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SS Configuration: Network
Configuration > Network
> Set the Ethernet IP address and mask, and specify the default gateway

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SS Configuration: Logging
Configuration > Logging
> Set the parameters for the logging functions of the SS

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BS/SS Commands

Commands: Update to BS/SS

Commands > Update to BS/SS > via TFTP
> Update software images and configuration files to the unit

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Commands: Reboot
Commands > Reboot
> Save configuration changes (if any) and reboot the unit.

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Commands: Reset BS/SS

Commands > Reset BS/SS
> Reset to factory default conditions.

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Commands: Passwords
Commands > Reset BS/SS
> Change passwords

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BS/SS Log Messages

BS/SS Log Messages

Logs > Flash Logs > RAM

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BS/SS Log Messages (continued)

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BS Monitoring

BS Monitoring: Ethernet Statistics

Monitor > Ethernet Statistics

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BS Monitoring: MAC Statistics

Monitor > MAC Statistics

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BS Monitoring: SF Statistics
Monitor > SF Statistics List

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BS Monitoring: Registered SSs

Monitor > SS

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SS Monitoring

SS Monitoring: Ethernet Statistics

Monitor > Ethernet Statistics

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SS Monitoring: MAC Statistics

Monitor > MAC Statistics

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SS Monitoring: SF Statistics
Monitor > SF Statistics

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