Alvarion BU-DS.11, RB-DS.11 ,

The DS.11 Configuration Utility

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DHCP

♦ Use DHCP: Sets the way your system utilizes the Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol (DHCP, used for automatic IP assignment).

 Always: The system searches for a DHCP server each time the unit is

turned on.

 Smart: The system searches for a DHCP server only if no IP address was

assigned. If an IP address was assigned manually, the system will not

search for a DHCP server.

 Never: The system never searches for a DHCP server.

The default value is Smart.

NOTE:

When the unit is configured to use a DHCP server and none exists, the unit will assign itself an

automatic class B address in the range 169.254.X.X; this can be used with Auto Discovery when the

MAC address is not available.

VLAN Support

♦ VLAN ID Management: The VLAN ID Management defines the VLAN ID for

management frames, which identifies remote stations for management

purposes. This applies to all management applications using protocols such as

SNMP, TFTP, ICMP (ping), DHCP and Telnet. When management VLAN is

enabled, all servers/stations using these protocols must tag the management

frames sent to the unit with the value of the VLAN ID Management parameter.

Operation with Management VLAN enabled (VLAN ID Management is 1-4094):

•Management VLAN

•VLAN ID from 1 - 4094

•Set separately for the BU and for each RB

Important note:

Management VLAN for RBs over the AIR assumes Data VLAN is disabled

BU

RB

RRB

Only with matching

Management VLAN

Only with matching

Management VLAN

Only with matching

Management VLAN

•Management VLAN

•VLAN ID from 1 - 4094

•Set separately for the BU and for each RB

Important note:

Management VLAN for RBs over the AIR assumes Data VLAN is disabled

BU

RB

RRB

Only with matching

Management VLAN

Only with matching

Management VLAN

Only with matching

Management VLAN

BU

RB

RRB

Only with matching

Management VLAN

Only with matching

Management VLAN

Only with matching

Management VLAN

 The unit accepts only tagged management frames with a matching VLAN ID

received on either the Ethernet or wireless link ports.

Contents

Main Page iii Trade Names Statement of Conditions Warranties; Disclaimers Exclusive Warranty iv Disclaimer v Limitation of Liability Electronic Emission Notices FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement vi FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Antenna Installation vii Important Notice viii Contacting Alvarion Technical Support www.alvarion.com/support.htm User Manual Table of Contents Introduction 1-1 Installation 2-1 The DS.11 Configuration Utility 3-1 Configuration Guidelines 4-1 System Troubleshooting 5-1 Technical Specifications 6-1 DS.11 FAQ A-1 Preparing the Indoor to Outdoor Cable 1 Radio Signal Propagation 1 Table of Figures Table of Tables 1-1 Chapter 1 1-2 Scope of the Manual 1-3 System Description Functional Description BU-DS.11 Wireless Base Unit 1-4 RB-DS.11 Wireless Bridge BreezeNET DS.11 Compatibility and Standards 2-1 Chapter 2 2-2 Packing List Additional Installation Requirements Installation Overview 2-4 2-5 Outdoor Installation Considerations Collocating DS.11 Outdoor Units Site Selection Factors Path of Clearest Propagation Physical Obstacles Rooftop Installation Antennas for Outdoor Applications The Point-to-Point Point-to-Multipoint Antenna Seal Cell Size/Link Distance Using Outdoor Range Tables Available Antennas Precautions Compliance with Radio Regulations 2-9 Installing the Outdoor Unit 2-10 2-11 Connecting the Ground and Antenna Cables 1. 2. Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable Page 2-13 Installing the Indoor Unit 1. 2. 3. 4. Configuring Parameters Antenna Alignment 1. 2. 2-15 Verifying Correct Operation Verifying Correct Operation of the Indoor Unit Table 2-2: Indoor Unit LEDs Verifying Correct Operation of the Outdoor Unit 2-16 What to do if the Self Test Fails 3-1 Chapter 3 3-2 Installing and Accessing the Configuration Utility 1. 2. 3. 4. Configuration Utility Modes Unit Configuration Mode Control Window Tabs Section 3-4 Control Window Selecting Units Setting the SNMP Community String Assigning and Editing IP Addresses Manually (based on MAC addresses) 1. Application Control Buttons Configuration Utility Tabs Station Status Tab 3-6 Networking Parameters Tab Networking Parameters-General Tab IP Parameters 3-7 DHCP VLAN Support 3-8 3-9 Networking Parameters-CPE Table Tab (BU only) 3-10 3-11 SNMP Parameters Tab 3-12 Counters Tab 3-13 3-14 WLAN Parameters Tab 3-15 3-16 Table 3-1: Regulatory Domains Specifications Table 3-2: Frequency List 3-17 Station Control Tab 3-18 Security Tab Encryption Tab 3-19 3-20 ACL Table Tab (BU only) 3-21 Advanced Tab 3-22 3-23 General Parameters Tab 3-24 3-25 3-26 Auto-Config Tab 3-27 Trap Monitor Tab 3-28 Firmware Upgrade Mode 1. 2. 3. Advanced TFTP Settings 3-30 Multiple Unit Configuration Mode 3-31 Resetting the SNMP Community Strings Reloading Factory Default Settings 1. 2. Page 4-1 Chapter 4 4-2 Configuring Critical Parameters One-Click Configuration Short Preamble CW Minimum 4-3 RTS Threshold Basic Rate Range Page 5-1 Chapter 5 5-2 Troubleshooting Guide 6-1 Chapter 6 Supported Standards Configuration and Management 6-2 Radio Range Security Page Page A-1 Appendix A A-2 General A-3 A-4 Collocation and Interference A-5 Firmware A-6 Configuration A-7 Accessories A-8 Management B-1 Appendix B 1. 2. Page C-1 Appendix C RF Terms and Definitions dB RF Power Level C-2 Attenuation P For example: If, due to attenuation, half the power is lost (P Path Loss Free Space Loss Antenna Characteristics C-4 Directional Antenna Antenna Beamwidth System Characteristics Receiver Sensitivity EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) Si = P C-5 Link Parameters Link Budget Calculation Signal Fading C-6 The Line of Sight Concept Clear Line of Sight Fresnel Zone R = :