Alvarion BU-DS.11, RB-DS.11 Chapter 4

Configuration Guidelines

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Chapter 4

About This Chapter

This section provides guidelines regarding configuration of parameters that are

important for ensuring optimal performance under various conditions.

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 = :