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PacketWave 100 SeriesSubscriber Equipment Manual070-20000750-01Rev A, November 5, 2002PacketWaveTMFixed Broadband Wireless SystemPacketWave 600 SeriesInstallation, Configuration, and Operation Manualfor Software Version 1.0
PacketWave 100 Installation and Operation©Copyright 2002 by Aperto NetworksAll 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 Networks1637 South Main StreetMilpitas, CA 95035 USAPhone: 408.719.9977Fax: 408.719.9970www.apertonet.com
iii070-20000340-01 Rev C1REGULATORY INFORMATIONFCC PART 15This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:• this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and• this device must accept any interference received including interference that maycause undesired operations.The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by ApertoNetworks could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.FCC NOTICE: Radio and Television InterferenceThe PacketWaveTM 600 Series Base Station Equipment has been tested and found to com-ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res-idential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment or device.• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's.• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
iv070-20000340-01 Rev C1RF Exposure NoticeThe installer shall mount all transmit antennas so as to comply with the limits for humanexposure to radio frequency (RF) fields per paragraph 1.1307 of FCC regulations. The FCCrequirements incorporate limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) in terms ofelectric field strength, magnetic field strength, and power density.CAUTION: 5.8 GHz — To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennasused for this device must be installed to provide a separation distanceof at least 1.5m from all persons to satisfy RF exposure compliance.Canadian Standards ComplianceThis Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conformeà la norme NMB-003 du Canada
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xiii070-20000750-01 Rev C1PrefaceScope of This ManualThis manual documents the installation, configuration, and operation of the PacketWave600 Series of Base Station and Subscriber Unit Equipment with software version 1.0. This manual provides the following information:• A conceptual overview of the PacketWave System.• Descriptions of the PacketWave hardware components, including base station andsubscriber equipment.• Descriptions of the PacketWave software components, including configuration pro-grams and management interfaces.• Complete installation instructions• System configuration, management, and diagnostic procedures.Conventions Used in This ManualThe term “Base Station Equipment” refers to the combination of the Base Station IndoorUnit, the radio, and the antenna. The term “Base Station Unit” refers to the Base StationIndoor Unit.PacketWave manuals represent special kinds of text as follows:• Files names and URLs are represented in italics, with variables described insideangle brackets. For example, if the URL http://<IP address>/ is referenced, you willreplace the variable <IP address> with the appropriate real IP address.• Management interface text is represented by a bold font: for example, the GenerateConfig File button.
Prefacexiv070-20000750-01 Rev C1• Labels on equipment are represented in a bold font: for example, the Control con-nector.WARNING: This format is used to indicate the possibility of personal injury or seri-ous damage to equipment.CAUTION: This format is used to indicate the possibility of system or equipmentoperation problems.Items of special importance will be formatted and marked by a pointing-hand icon, asthis paragraph is.Intended Audience for this ManualThis manual is intended for system designers and planners, base station installers,system operators, and others requiring or desiring information about the PacketWaveSystem. It provides information specific to the PacketWave system, but cannot and shouldnot be considered a tutorial on relevant technologies and practices.It is expected that system designers and planners are knowledgeable about radiocommunications, cellular communication systems, and IP networks. Tutorials on thesesubjects are beyond the scope of this manual, and are readily available in published andonline materials.Installation of radio equipment involves numerous factors, such as lightning and weatherprotection, requiring considerable expertise. It is assumed that equipment installers areprofessionals with knowledge of the principles and standard practices and procedures ofcell site installation, all relevant safety requirements, and applicable local building codes.General Cautions and WarningsObserve the following when installing or operating any PacketWave System components.Carefully follow all local building and electrical codes, especially the latest revision ofthe National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard safety procedures for installing andworking with this type of equipment. Improper procedures or installation can result indamage to the equipment or the building, and injury or death. If you are not sure
xv070-20000750-01 Rev C1Prefaceabout whether the installation follows these codes, contact a licensed building inspec-tor or electrician in the area for assistance.Always use quality components—including cables, connectors, mounts, etc.—specifically rated for your particular environmental conditions and systemperformance 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 customarypractices and procedures.Take extreme care to avoid contacting any overhead power lines, lights, and power cir-cuits while you are installing outdoor equipment. Contact with any of these objectscould cause injury or death. Do not install outdoor equipment near power lines.Observe all customary and mandatory safety requirements when installing and oper-ating PacketWave equipment.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.
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vii070-20000750-01 Rev ATable ofContentsREGULATORY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiPrefaceScope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiConventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiIntended Audience for this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiGeneral Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiChapter 1. OverviewHardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Outdoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Front-Panel LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Mounting the Outdoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Grounding the Outdoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Indoor Unit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Radio Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Radio Control Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Event Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Chapter 2. Installation and ConfigurationIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1What You will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Performing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Table of Contents
viii070-20000340-01 Rev C1Table of ContentsInstalling the PW620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Start the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Choose the Installation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Fill out the Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Accept the Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Allow AIM to Configure the PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Installing the PW610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Start the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Choose the Installation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Fill out the Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Accept the Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12Allow AIM to Configure the PW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12Align the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Allow AIM to Perform the Installation and Throughput Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14View the Results and Re-align Antenna if Necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16Running a Non-destructive Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Antenna Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18What are the Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18When to use Antenna Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Installation with Antenna Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19Problem with Signal Indicator in Installation Manger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21Chapter 3. Base Station Unit Web GUIAccessing the BSU’s Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Operation of the Web GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Main Menu and Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Submitting and Uploading Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Cancel and Refresh Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Hyperlinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3The Web GUI Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4BSU/SU Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Overview of BSU Web GUI Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Configuration Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Local Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10IP Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Wireless Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12HTML Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Device Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Performance Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18Fault Reporting Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
ix070-20000340-01 Rev C1Table of ContentsE-mail Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22Chapter 4. Subscriber Unit Web GUIISP and Subscriber Logon Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Features of the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Home Page: Connectivity View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Main Menu and Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Submitting and Uploading Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Cancel and Refresh Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Hyperlinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Overview of SU Web GUI Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Configuration Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Administration Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Password Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8SNMP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9Default Best Effort Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9Radio Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11IP Filter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Device Control Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13Fault Reporting Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13Event Log Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14E-mail Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Performance Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Chapter 5. AntennasAppendix A. SpecificationsAppendix B. Event ReportingAppendix C. Command Line Interface (CLI)Appendix D. RF Signal Quality
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1–1070-20000750-01 Rev A1OverviewThis chapter outlines the basics of the PacketWave 600 Series hardware, software, andinstallation. HardwareThere are two models in the PacketWave 600 Series. For each link, the PacketWave 620 isthe master (also refer to as the base station) and the PacketWave 610 is the slave (alsorefer to as the subscriber unit). Although they have different hardware and software inter-nally, they looks the same from outside except for the model number on the back panel. Each PacketWave 600 Series equipment consists of an Outdoor Unit (radio/antenna), andan Indoor Unit (bridge), as shown in Figure 1-1.Figure 1-1 PacketWave 600 Series EquipmentOutdoor Unit(Radio/Antenna)Indoor Unit(Bridge)
Chapter 1. Overview1–2070-20000750-01 Rev AOutdoor UnitThe outdoor portion of the equipment consists of a single unit containing the radio andantenna. Different models support various frequency bands:•2.5 GHz MMDS•3.5 GHz FWA•5.8 GHz U-NIIFigure 1-2 Outdoor UnitsAs shown in Figure 1-2, sizes of the antennas vary with the frequency band, from approx-imately 9 inches square to approximately 13 inches square. Outdoor units mount easilyon a office roof or on a tower. The antennas are directional, with a beam width of 17° to20° horizontally and vertically depending on frequency.Depending on distance, a line-of-sight path may not be required for establishment of awireless link between the subscriber and the base station. PacketWave’s OptimaLink(TM)technology minimizes the effects of obstructions in the path between the subscriber’santenna and the base station antenna.Indoor UnitThe Indoor Unit is a bridge with following interfaces.• 10/100Base-T: auto-negotiation with 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN.• Radio IF: provides radio signal and power for the Outdoor Unit.• Radio Control: provides control signal for the Outdoor Unit.2.5 GHz MMDS 3.5 GHz FWA 5.8 GHz U-NII
1–3070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 1. OverviewThe Indoor Unit is a free-standing unit which can be placed virtually anywhere indoor withcontrolled environment, subject to the following basic requirements:• The Indoor Unit must be upright, with adequate air flow around it.• The unit must have access to AC power.• The cable runs to the Outdoor Unit can be up to 100 m (330 ft) with proper cable(See cable requirement in Table 1-B).The Indoor Unit comes with an external power supply and power cord that plugs into astandard AC wall plug (120 or 220 volts). Front-Panel LEDsTable 1-A contains the operational information for the Indoor Unit’s front panel LED.Table 1-A Front-Panel LEDsLED IndicationsLAN TXBlinks on Ethernet transmit activity.RXBlinks on Ethernet receive activity.LINKOn when Ethernet link is up; Off when it is down.WIRELESS TXBlinks on wireless transmit activity.RXBlinks on wireless receive activity.STATUSOff: Indoor Unit is not operational.Slow blink: received wireless initialization signals.Fast Blink: in ranging process.On: configuration file received; Indoor Unit opera-tional.POWERGreen when Indoor Unit is receiving power from AC source and has not failed boot diagnostics.Amber if boot diagnostic failure.Off if unit not receiving power.
Chapter 1. Overview1–4070-20000750-01 Rev AHardware InstallationYou will need the following tools and supplies for installation.• Drill (for cable entry through walls, etc.)• Phillips screwdriver•Wrench (7/16 inch)•Cable Tools• Cable tester (10Base-T and EIA/TIA 568B)• Cable ties, staples, or clamps for dressing cables• Silicone sealant• PC laptop for antenna pointing using Advanced Installation ManagerYou will also need the following cables and connectors:• Coaxial cable (quad shield), long enough to run between Indoor and Outdoor Units,and two male F connectors (see Table 1-B)• Shielded Cat 5 cable (outdoor rated), long enough to run between Indoor andOutdoor Units, and two RJ45 male connectors (see Table 1-B).• Spare radio signal and control cables with connectors (each 30 feet or longer), forconnecting Indoor and Outdoor Units during antenna pointing• Ethernet cable with RJ45 male connectors (straight-through for connection to hub,or crossover for connection to computer)Mounting the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna)Outdoor Units are designed for mounting on a pole or antenna mast with a diameter of 1.5inch (3.8 cm) or 2 inches (5.1 cm) using a rear-mounted bracket as shown in Figure 1-3.WARNING: This manual assumes that outdoor installation procedures will be per-formed by qualified professionals following all safety and other require-ments and acting in accordance with standard practices and procedures.Failure to meet safety requirements and/or non-standard practices andprocedures could result in personal injury and/or damage to equipment. To mount an Outdoor Unit on a pole:1. Loosen the pole clamp bolt and open the pole clamp.2. Close the pole clamp around the pole.3. Adjust the azimuth and elevation orientation of the radio/antenna.
1–5070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 1. Overview4. Tighten the pole clamp bolt until the Outdoor Unit is secured in position.Figure 1-3 Outdoor Unit Mounting BracketGrounding the Outdoor UnitGrounding of the outdoor radio/antenna is an essential part of the installation process. Aproper grounding circuit is illustrated in Figure 1-4.WARNING: Each PacketWave 600 Series Unit is required to have lightning protec-tion. Instructions and specific example of lightning protection equip-ment is contained in the document titled Surge Protection forPacketWave Products. This document is included in the CD that shippedwith the equipment. If missing, please contact Customer Service. Failureto follow the instructions will void your equipment warranty.To properly ground the Outdoor Unit:1. Locate the installed lug on the back of the Outdoor Unit. (See Figure 1-5.)2. Provide a proper grounding conductor (NEC Section 810-21) long enough to reachfrom the Outdoor Unit to the earth ground.3. Attach one end of the conductor to the lug.
Chapter 1. Overview1–6070-20000750-01 Rev A4. Connect the other end of the grounding conductor to an appropriate earth groundusing a grounding clamp.If you install a grounding electrode separate from the power service grounding elec-trode system, connect the separate electrode to the grounding system in accordancewith the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes.Figure 1-4 Grounding the Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna)Connection toRadio/AntennaGround LugGrounding Conductor(NEC Section 810-21)Grounding Clamp
1–7070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 1. OverviewFigure 1-5 Location of Grounding Lug on Outdoor Unit (Radio/Antenna)Indoor Unit InstallationInstallation of the Indoor Unit involves placing the unit in the desired location, connectingradio/antenna and local Ethernet cables to the rear panel, and applying power.WARNING: For proper cooling, the Indoor Unit must be installed in the upright posi-tion, with adequate air flow around and through it.To apply power to the Indoor Unit:1. Plug the power cord into the Power connector on the Indoor Unit,.2. Plug the power cord/transformer into a surge-protected AC outlet.The Indoor Unit does not have an on/off switch; to turn the unit off, disconnect power atthe power outlet.Lug installed here for ground connection
Chapter 1. Overview1–8070-20000750-01 Rev ACable InstallationThere is one cable for Ethernet connection and two cables that connect the Indoor Unit tothe Outdoor Unit:• A RG-6 quad shield coaxial cable for the subscriber signal (which also provides DCpower to the Outdoor Unit).• A shielded outdoor-rated Cat 5 cable for controlling the Outdoor Unit.CAUTION: Always power off the Indoor Unit before connecting or disconnecting thecable from the Outdoor Unit.Table 1-B provides the types of cable required for the PacketWave 600 Series. For the Out-door Unit to be located more than 50m (165 ft) from the Indoor Unit, the Radio Signal cablehas to be RG-6 quad shielded with copper center and the Radio Control cable has to beCAT 5E. Table 1-B PacketWave 600 Series Cable Requirement CAUTION: Specific models of cable are listed in a document titled Cables for Pack-etWave Product. This document is included in the CD that shipped withthe equipment.Connection — Qty Cable Type Max. Length ConnectorsEthernet (1) Cat 5 100 m (330 ft) RJ45 maleRadio Signal (1) RG-6 quad shield coaxial 50 m (165 ft) Male F typeRG-6 with copper center conductor, quad shield 100 m (330 ft) Male F typeRadio Control (1) Shielded Cat 5, Outdoor-rated50 m (165 ft) RJ45 maleShielded Cat 5E, Outdoor-rated100 m (330 ft) RJ45 male
1–9070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 1. OverviewRadio Signal ConnectionTo install the radio signal cable, perform the following steps1. Obtain an appropriate length of cable, and run it from the Indoor Unit to the Out-door Unit. Include a service/drip loop as appropriate.2. Install a male F connector at each end of the cable.3. Attach the cable to the female F connector on the Outdoor Unit, as shown inFigure 1-6. Tighten the connector until the cable is firmly secured, but do not over-tighten.4. Attach the cable to the Radio IF connector on the Indoor Unit as illustrated inFigure 1-7.The Radio Control connector of the Indoor Unit has the same physical appearanceas the 10/100Base-T connector. Make sure you connect to the right one.5. Dress the cable as appropriate.Radio Control ConnectionTo install the radio control cable, perform the following steps1. Obtain an appropriate length of cable, and run it from the Indoor Unit to the Out-door Unit. Include a service/drip loop as appropriate.2. Place the supplied rubber boot over the radio/antenna end of the cable.3. Install an RJ45 male connector on each end of the cable.4. Plug the cable into the RJ45 socket on the Outdoor Unit as shown in Figure 1-6.5. Slide the rubber boot over the R-J45 connection so that it is tight against the radio/antenna housing; then secure the boot in place with a cable tie.6. Attach the cable to the Radio Control connector on the Indoor Unit as shown inFigure 1-7. 7. Dress the cable as appropriate.Seal the entry of both cables to the building as appropriate.
Chapter 1. Overview1–10070-20000750-01 Rev AFigure 1-6 Connections to the Outdoor UnitFigure 1-7 Connections to the Indoor UnitRadio IF connectorTo Indoor Unit’sRadio Control connectorTo Indoor Unit’sTo radio/antenna’sRadio IF connectorTo radio/antenna’sRadio Control connector
1–11070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 1. OverviewEthernet 10/100 Base-T ConnectionTo connect the Indoor Unit to Ethernet device.1. Provide an appropriate Cat 5 Ethernet cable with an RJ45 male connector at eachend. Use a straight-through cable for connection to a hub or router. Use a crossovercable for connection directly to a computer. 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ45 socket labeled 10/100Base-T onthe Indoor Unit, as illustrated in Figure 1-8. The Radio Control connector of the Indoor Unit has the same physical appearanceas the 10/100Base-T connector. Make sure you connect to the right one.3. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the socket on the local Ethernetdevice.Figure 1-8 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T ConnectionTo computer’s Ethernetport or Ethernet hub
Chapter 1. Overview1–12070-20000750-01 Rev ASoftware OverviewConfigurationThe PacketWave 600 Series equipment is configured using the Advanced ConfigurationManager (AIM) described in Chapter 2. The resulting configuration file is saved into theunit’s permanent memory. Some configuration of equipment can be performed via the Web GUI or SNMP. If desired,these configuration changes can be made permanent by saving them into the unit’s per-manent memory. If configuration changes are made via the Web GUI or SNMP is not saved,they will be lost when the Indoor Unit is reset or re-powered. See Chapter 3 and 4 for moredetails on Web GUI.SNMP Each Indoor Unit includes an SNMP agent supporting the following MIBs:• SNMP MIB (RFC 1157)• MIB II (RFC 1213)• Aperto private MIBThe complete MIBs are provided on the PacketWave CD-ROM. SNMP can be used to readconfiguration, status, and performance data from PacketWave 600 Series Units. In addi-tion, SNMP can be used to change some configuration parameters (those which can bechanged via the Web GUI), and to upload the configuration changes to the unit’s perma-nent memory.The SNMP agents support trap reporting. Trap-reporting parameters can be specified viathe Web GUI as well as via SNMP.Event ReportingPacketWave 600 Series Units offer several means of reporting equipment events:•E-mail messages — The Subscriber Unit can be configured (via the Web GUI, orSNMP) to report events via e-mail to specified addresses.•SNMP traps — The Indoor Unit’s SNMP agent supports trap reporting. Trap-report-ing parameters can be specified via the Web GUI, or SNMP.•Event log — A historical event log can be presented on request via the Web GUI.For information about specific subscriber equipment events which can be reported, seeAppendix B.
2–1070-20000750-01 Rev A2Installation and ConfigurationInstallation and configuration of the PacketWave 600 series are provided in this chapter.IntroductionThe PacketWave series 600, point-to-point system consists of two indoor and two outdoorunits. The indoor units have master and slave capabilities. The slave unit is the Packet-Wave 610 and the master unit is the PacketWave 620.The installation software that help you configure, install, and aim your antenna is theAdvanced Installation Manager (AIM). What you will needThe PacketWave series 600 kit is supplied with everything you need. The only additionalequipment you’ll need is an Ethernet cross-over cable and a PC (or PC compatible) withan Ethernet connection and enough memory and disk space to run the Java application.We suggest a laptop PC with 256 Mbyte memory, 10 GB disk drive, Pentiumprocessor, and ethernet LAN connection. Systems as small as 128 Mbyte mem-ory and a 386 processor have been used. They do work, but not very satisfac-torily.Getting startedPreparing the PCThe PacketWave 600 comes with Java software from SUN Microsystems.
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–2070-20000750-01 Rev A• Install the file j2re-1_3_0_02-win.exe from the \Software\Application\Supportdirectory of your CD-ROM.• Next install the Setup.exe from the \Software\Application\AdvancedIM\win32directory.• Connect your Indoor Unit (IDU) to your Outdoor unit (ODU) using the appropriateRG6 and CAT-5 cabling.• Connect your PC to the PacketWave 620 (PW620) IDU using an Ethernet cross-overcable.Performing the InstallationTo install the PacketWave 600 series point-to-point link you should first install the Pack-etWave 620 (PW620) and then install the PacketWave 610 (PW610). Detailed instructionsfollow.Installing the PacketWave 620 - PW620To install the PW620 you need to perform the following steps• Connect the PC and the PW620• Start the Application• Choose the Installation Mode• Fill Out the Configuration Parameters or Accept the Default Configura-tion Parameters•Allow AIM to Configure the PacketWaveConnect the PC and the PW620Connect your PC to the PW620 using an Ethernet cross-over cable. It is best to only hasone Ethernet connection on your PC. The AIM application has no way to distinguish whichEthernet interface to use. If you have multiple Ethernet interfaces, disable all of the extraones.AIM is going to calculate an address in the current subnet of the PC to give to the Packet-Wave devices in order for it to make an IP connection. It therefore requires that the PC havea fixed IP address; not one assigned by a DHCP server. The figure below, Figure 2-1, gives
2–3070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and Configurationan example of setting a fixed IP address on Windows 2000. Be sure to choose the “Usethe following IP address” selection.Figure 2-1 Windows 2000 IP Address SettingWARNING: You cannot rely of executing an “ipconfig” command to tell you if youhave a fixed IP address. Often errors have occurred due to the fact thatwhat appeared to be a fixed address was none the less a dynamic IPaddress and communications were lost when the Aperto device reboo-ted to set the parameters permanently.Start the ApplicationDouble-click on the “Advanced Installation Manager 1.0” (AIM) icon on your desktop. If itis installed properly, you should see the Authentication window, Figure 2-2shown below.Please note the buttons at the bottom of the window.The AIM application is much like a wizard program. You may move to the next or previouswindow as you wish. Each time you move from window to window some process is per-formed for you.WARNING: If the PC and the PW620 are not connected properly you will see thewarning shown in the graphic below when you click on the next button.
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–4070-20000750-01 Rev AIf you feel you are connected properly between the PC and the PW620,see below for other errors.Click on the Next button at the bottom of the window. You will move to the next windowand AIM will begin communications with the PW620. It will read the type of IDU so that itmay proceed correctly through this installation.Figure 2-2 Authentication WindowChoose the Installation ModeYou should now be at the Installation Option Window as shown in Figure 2-3 below. Youmay now choose Setup to perform an Installation viewing and changing the parameters orContinue to use the parameters that are already stored in the PW620 from a previousinstallation attempt. If in doubt, choose the Setup option. Select the Installation ModeOption and then click on the Next button at the bottom of the window. If you chose theSetup Option, continue the instructions below. If you chose the Continue with setup
2–5070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and ConfigurationOption, skip then next step and go to the Continue Configuration Description. As you con-tinue on the next window, AIM will get the current parameters from the PW620.Figure 2-3 Installation Option WindowFill Out the Configuration ParametersIf you are here, you chose the Setup Installation mode. If you chose the Continue withsetup option please skip to the next step.The information shown to you in the Configuration Window was retrieved from theattached Aperto unit. If you have any reason to believe these are not correct, click on thePrevious button and then on the Next button to get back to this screen and refresh thedata.You should now be at the Installation Option Window as shown in Figure 2-4 below. Mostof the values are filled in for you. The MAC address should be the same as that on thelabel in the back of the IDU.If this is the first time, the window will look differently than in each successive installation.That is because the frequency band and channel width are only requested once. Pleaseuse the selection box following the “Frequency (MHz)” label to select the UNII5.8GHzSe tup - new parameters or Continue - reset the unit.
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–6070-20000750-01 Rev A(5.725 - 5.825 GHz) value. It is suggested that you leave the channel width to the currentselection of 6..Figure 2-4 Configuration Window from SetupPlease select an appropriate channel center frequency. The values range from 5728 to5822.This is the center of a 6MHz channel. You may move the frequency up or down withinthat range in 1 MHz values.Hopefully, you have planned carefully and have an appropriate value in mind. Aperto hasno way of offering a suggestion for a default value appropriate to your area. As soon asyou configure the PW620, it will begin transmitting.Choose the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway appropriate for your PW620.This should be a unique address in the network to which you attach the PacketWave 600series units. It is important to remember that the IP subnet you choose will include anaddress for the PW610. Thus, both units of your PacketWave 600 series should have aunique address in the same subnet.The antenna polarity of the PW620 should match that of the PW610. Antenna polarity anddiversity will be discussed later in this document. The “Vertical” default is a good choice.Band 1st time only Width 1st time only read f rom device IP Addressing read from device Always add your ow n frequency
2–7070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and ConfigurationLink Distance should be set to the correct distance or the next higher equivalent. Valuesof 10,20,30,40, and 50 KM are available.AIM will calculate the correct frame parameters for the values you have entered.Please skip ahead to the Results step.Accept the Default Configuration ParametersIf you are here, you chose the Continue with setup Installation mode. If you chose theSetup option please skip to the next step.You should now see a window as shown in Figure 2-5. AIM has retrieved the MAC addressof the Aperto unit. If you believe this is incorrect, use the Previous and then the Next but-tons to proceed to the previous window and then back again.If the information is correct, click on the next button.Figure 2-5 Configuration Window - Continuing with InstallationAllow AIM to Configure the PacketWaveWhen you click on the next button from either the Setup or Continue with Setup Configu-ration window, AIM sends the parameters to the Aperto PW620.
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–8070-20000750-01 Rev AAIM signifies the completion of the work by displaying a Result window as show inFigure 2-6.Figure 2-6 Result Window of the Installation of a PacketWave 620You may now use the Previous button successively to return to the Authentication windowto proceed to the installation of the PW610 or you may click on the Exit button to end theprogram. AIM has a warning to ask if you really want to exit. This is shown in the graphicbelowFigure 2-7 Exit Warning WIndowWARNING: The high speed bridge mode technology of the PacketWave 600 seriescauses it to remember which interface was connected to a particular PC.When you use AIM to configure the PW620, the PW620 believes the PCis connected to its LAN interface. If you use the same PC to run AIM onthe PW610, the system may get confused since the PC will now appear
2–9070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and Configurationon the wireless interface of the PW620. These entries time out in 1 hour.If you wish to use the same PC to run the AIM application on the bothof the PacketWave 600 units (PW620 & PW610) within the same hour, itis best to disconnect the PC from the unit and power-cycle it.Installing the PacketWave 610 - PW610The installation of the PW610 is similar in many ways to the installation of the PW620.Many of the input parameters are the same. The biggest difference is that you use AIM toaim the antenna for the best possible signal. Everything you need is supplied in the AIMapplication. You don’t have to guess at the optimal signal level nor do you need expen-sive equipment. The PacketWave 600 series not only helps you get the best signal, butalso includes standard communication test to insure the equipment is working properly.To install the PW610 you need to perform the following steps•Connect the PC and the PW610• Start the Application• Choose the Installation Mode• Fill Out the Configuration Parameters or Accept the Default Configura-tion Parameters•Allow AIM to Configure the PacketWave•Align the Antenna• Allow AIM to Perform the Installation and Through-put Tests•View the Results and Re-align the Antenna if Necessary• Exit the AIM ApplicationConnect the PC and the PW610Connect your PC to the PW610 in the same way you did with the PW620. Follow the exam-ple of Figure 2-1 on page -3.Start the ApplicationIf you exited the AIM application, restart it just as you did for the PW620. If you did notexit the application, click on the Previous button successively until you reach the Authen-tication Window as shown in Figure 2-2 on page -4. Once on this page, make sure the PCis connected to the PW610 and click on the Next button. At this point AIM will query theAperto unit and determine it is a PW610.
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–10070-20000750-01 Rev AChoose the Installation ModeThe installation modes of the PW610 vary from that of the PW620. You will note that thereis now a Test Only mode. The first two modes are the same with either the PW620 or thePW610. Test Only mode provides a ping and through-put test that is non-destructive.Figure 2-8 below shows the three options. choose one and click on the Next button.Figure 2-8 Install Option Window for the PW610Fill Out the Configuration ParametersYou come to the Configuration Parameters window as seen in Figure 2-9 because youselected Setup as your Install Option. If you chose the Continue with setup, skip to thenext step.As you can see from Figure 2-9 below, the configuration parameters of the PW610 aremuch the same as the PW620. The screen’s appearance is simplified due to the fact thatthe frequency band and channel are not presented. Aperto assumes that once this has
2–11070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and Configurationbeen selected for a system, the questions no longer need to be asked. The rest of thescreen is also simplified also.Figure 2-9 Configuration Window for the PW610Enter the same frequency as you did on the PW620 configuration. These must matchexactly.Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of the PW610. Remember this IPaddress should be in the same subnet as the PW620 or the ping and through-put tests ofAIM will not complete.Finally, enter the antenna polarity. Here are the general rules:• The PW620 is set to Vertical; set the PW610 to Vertical• The PW620 is set to Horizontal; set the PW610 to Horizontal• The PW620 is set to Vertical with diversity or Horizontal with diversity; setthePW610 to diversity.A more complete description of diversity is given later.Click on the Next button to proceed and skip the next step and proceed to Antenna Align-ment;
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–12070-20000750-01 Rev AAccept the Default Configuration ParametersYou came to this step because you chose Continue with setup. If you chose Setup as yourinstall option, please skip ahead to the next step.This step is exactly the same as with the PW620 so please refer to Figure 2-5 on page -7for the correct instructions. Click on the Next button Allow AIM to Configure the PacketWaveAIM now uses the information you gave (or the information stored in the Aperto unit if youcame with the Continue with setup option) to configure the Aperto unit. AIM will send allof the parameters you entered and some calculated parameters to the Aperto unit.WARNING: One of the items AIM sends to the Aperto unit is a calculated IP addressand subnet so AIM can communicate with the Aperto unit using stan-dard TCP/IP. If you begin the alignment step and do not terminate it suc-cessfully, the IP address of the PW610 will remain with the addresscalculated by AIM, not the address you gave in the AIM parameters.Only after a successful completion of antenna alignment will the IPaddress be as you entered.The PW610 will be reset and it will go into antenna alignment mode. Once the PW610 isready for antenna pointing, AIM will proceed to the alignment window automatically.
2–13070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and ConfigurationAlign the AntennaWhen the antenna is ready to be aligned, the window as shown in Figure 2-10 below.Figure 2-10 Alignment Window of PW610 - First StepMove the antenna to point up or down or right to left to maximize the signal strength asshown on the graph on the right side of the window. Values greater than -95 dbm will workin the slowest speed on the line. Values above -78 will work at the highest speed.Once this value is maximized, click on the “View SNR” button to reveal the full window asshown in Figure 2-11. Values in the red area are not good. Values in the yellow area are
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–14070-20000750-01 Rev Aacceptable. Values in the green area are best. The author has seen a value of 10db of SNR,most definitely in the red area, successfully at the lowest speed.Figure 2-11 Alignment Window of the PW610 - Full WindowOnce again, adjust the antenna to point up or down, right or left until the maximum signalstrength and maximize the signal to noise indicator (SNR). When you have done all thatis possible, click on the Finish button.Allow AIM to Perform the Installation and Through-put TestsA series of popup windows will display showing you the progress of the application.Remember, that the unit must perform automatic transmission strength and radio gain,become operational, and perform IP stability testing before the application is complete.The following is the description of the popup windows as the system progresses. First,
2–15070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and Configurationparameters are sent to the PW610. Next the unit is reset. This takes a few minutes of timeand you will see the popup window below.The following window will display when the PW610 has reset and it receives the first syn-chronization from the PW620. It is periodically refreshed and shows the current state ofthe unit and the radio gain and attenuation from maximum transmission.There is nothing you can do to help or hinder this process. It will proceed automatically.AIM requests a ping test between the PW600 units once the unit becomes operational.Then the following will be displayed. This is to signify that the unit is operational and theping tests have completed. It make take a few minutes to complete the throughput tests
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–16070-20000750-01 Rev Adepending upon the signal characteristics. If it takes more than 10 minutes, click on theExit button.View the Results and Re-align the Antenna if NecessaryFigure D-13 shows an example of the Results Window after the antenna alignment is fin-ished. Results of the Ping test and the Throughput test are displayed. The ping results arethe same as most ping applications. The throughput test is the result of the data through-put of an FTP transfer of 1 megabit of data transferring up and down the wireless link.Figure 2-12 Results Window of the PW610
2–17070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and ConfigurationThese results and RF transmission results are recorded in a text file with the name of theIP address in the file in which AIM is loaded (normally C:\aim). Each time the Setup or Testfunction successfully executed this file is updated.View the Results and Re-align the Antenna if NecessaryIt is important to check the RF and IP transmission results to see if you have the best pos-sible wireless connection. If these results are not acceptable, click on the previous buttonto the installation option window, choose the Continue with Setup option and click onnext and then final buttons to re-align the antenna and retest.Exit the AIM ApplicationTo exit, click on the Exit button. An exit confirmation window will appear as shown inFigure D-14 on page -18.Running a Non-destructive TestYou can run a non-destructive test at any time from the LAN port of the PW610. Connectthe PC to the PW610 and start the AIM application as described above. At the InstallationOption Window, select Test only and click on the Next key. You can pick the number ofmegabytes to be transferred from the selection window shown below in Figure 2-13. Clickon the Next button after choosing the size of the test.Figure 2-13 Test Configuration Window
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–18070-20000750-01 Rev AThe same result screen as Figure 2-12 on page -16 will show and the result text file will beupdated.Antenna PolarityWhat are the options?The Aperto Series 600 point-to-point system runs in two modes; fixed polarity mode anddiversity mode.The polarity is Vertical or Horizontal. Vertical is usually a better choice in that it providesa signal over longer distances. That is not due to the strength of the signal since both Ver-tical and Horizontal are the same strength. This characteristic is due to the type of inter-ference from environmental factors. If there is interference from other signals, Horizontalmay be a better choice.Antenna Diversity allows the PW610 to check both the Vertical and Horizontal signals theuse the stronger of the two. The radio/antenna is installed at a 45 degree angle andappears to be a diamond shape rather than a rectangle. This is done so the Vertical andHorizontal signals are more available to the PW610. The PW620 will increase the numberof SYNC packets on the wireless frame when it is placed in diversity mode so that thesynchronization may be seen more regularly by the PW610. The SYNC packets are eithersent Vertically or Horizontally, thus the settings of Vertical diversity and Horizontal diver-sity on the PW620.When to use Antenna DiversityAntenna Diversity does have a disadvantage when it comes to signal strength. We loose3db of signal strength when we run in diversity mode. Therefore, it is not appropriate toenable diversity when long distances of weak signals are encountered. When maximumsignal strength is required, use either Vertical or Horizontal polarity without diversity.Antenna Diversity should be used when there is multipath or signal distortion due to phys-ical interference such as buildings or trees or other vegetation.Multipath is cause by a signal bouncing off of reflective surfaces. The antenna receivemany signals from the same source frame, but due to their reflection, they are delayedand thus many offsetting signals. Aperto utilizes many techniques to isolate the strongestsignal in a multipath environment, one of which is Antenna Diversity. Another way to dealwith the multipath environment is antenna alignment of which you are already familiar. Ifthe SNR value is low after pointing the antenna as best you could in a non-diversity mode,you should re-mount the PW610 antenna and try diversity mode.Another indication that you should try diversity mode is that after your best attempt atantenna pointing you receive disappointing throughput results.
2–19070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and ConfigurationFinally, you should try diversity mode if you feel that even though your SNR values are highand the throughput has appropriate results today, this may change in the future. An exam-ple of this is that you install in the Winter when trees have few or no leaves, but you knowthat come Spring the leaves will grow back causing problems. It is best to utilize diversitymode now in anticipation.Installation with Antenna DiversityHere is how you install antenna diversity now that you have determined you need it• Leave the PW620 mounted in a rectangular fashion such that the antenna bracketis at 90 degree angles to the antenna.• Insure that the mounting mast of the PW620 is plumb (at exact vertical). • Choose either Vertical or Horizontal polarity with diversity using AIM.• Change the antenna mounting bracket of the PW610’s antenna such that it is at a45 degree angle to the antenna• Insure that the mounting mast of the PW610 is plumb.• When AIM enters the Alignment phase, you will see two signal strengths, horizontaland vertical. You should maximize their value and insure that both the horizontaland vertical signal strengths are equal. To perform the alignment of the horizontaland vertical signal strengths, you should plumb the antenna as appropriate tomake these signals equal. An example of AIM’s Alignment response is shown inFigure 2-14 on page -20.
Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration2–20070-20000750-01 Rev A• Once aligned, check the IP integrity and throughput as before. Re-align if necessary.Figure 2-14 Alignment with Diversity Enabled
2–21070-20000750-01 Rev AChapter 2. Installation and ConfigurationProblem with Signal Indicator in Installation ManagerWhen using Installation Manager, if the signal does not move up from the bottom of theSignal Indicator graph (i.e., shows -100 dBm), follow the instructions below.If the installation has line-of-sight to the Base Station antenna, you should know the gen-eral direction to point the Outdoor Unit. Start in that direction. Move the Outdoor Unitevery few seconds until you see the Signal Indicator line raises at lease once. Once itraises, slow the movement of the antenna, checking the SIGNAL INDICATOR as well as theSNR. If nothing appears after 2 to 3 minutes, it is best to click the Previous and then theNext buttons to reset sequence.If the installation is not line-of-sight, either search for a first synchronization from the basestation (as indicated by the rise of the Signal Indicator line) or just pick a direction to pointyour antenna. In either case, the SU will begin to adjust your 10 MHz reference clock. Aftertwo minutes, either the SU has found synchronization, or it needs to be reset by clickingon the Previous and then the Next buttons. If you chose to leave the antenna in a staticdirection, move that antenna 20 degrees after it has been reset.
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3–1070-20000750-01 Rev A3Base Station Unit Web GUIEach PacketWave 620 Base Station Unit and PacketWave 610 Subscriber Unit includes aJava-based graphical user interface (GUI) which runs on a standard Web browser(Netscape 4.74 or Internet Explorer 5.0 recommended). Functions of the Web GUI include:• Viewing network connectivity.• Monitoring status and performance.• Reviewing configuration.• Making configuration changes.• Uploading configuration changes to the Base Station Unit and Subscriber Unit per-manent memory.• Resetting Base Station Units and Subscriber Units.This chapter describes the Base Station Unit Web GUI.
Chapter 3. Base Station Unit Web GUI3–2070-20000750-01 Rev AAccessing the BSU’s Web InterfaceTo access the Base Station Unit’s Web GUI:1. On a computer with IP access to the Base Station Unit, open Netscape 4.74 orInternet Explorer 5.0. (Other browsers could show some anomalies.)2. Enter the URL, http://<BSU IP address>/. The logon page will appear, as shown inFigure 3-1.Figure 3-1 BSU Web GUI Logon Screen3. Select the ISP user name. Debug logon is reserved.4. Enter the correct password (case-sensitive).NOTE: The default password is isp. For security, this password should bechanged via the Web GUI.5. Click on the Logon button or press Enter key.6. If the browser prompts that it needs to load a plug-in, allow it to do so.7. Wait for the Web GUI home page to open, as shown in Figure 3-2.The Web GUI pages share the basic elements identified in Figure 3-2.

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