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CONFIDENTIAL WiMAX PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Doc No.: PPBS_UM 6-JAN-10 REV-02

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Preface Material Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL III • Do not operate the equipment if there is any failure or damage to electrical components. • Do not touch exposed connections, components or wiring when power is on. • Install the equipment and the grounded DC supply circuits in adjacent cabinets. • Protect the DC power source with an adjacent circuit breaker. • The equipment must be properly grounded before attempting to operate or perform any repairs. RF Exposure To avoid RF exposure - Installation of antennas must comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. Radio Interference This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. To avoid interferences: • Avoid conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. • In case of Radio Interference: Relocate the antenna and Increase separation between the equipment and the receiver (e.g. connect to a separate circuit or outlet). FCC General: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Warning: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules

Preface Material PicoPlus Base Station User Manual IV CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. Installation Rules: 1. Unit is intended for installation in Restricted Access Location only. 2. Unit shall be installed on/above concrete or other non combustible surface only. 3. The minimum distance between the BS antennas and the public zone is at least 1 meter 4. The unit shall be installed at least 5 meters above the ground level 5. When unit is installed outdoors length of exposed outdoor wiring shall not exceed 130ft (46meters) 6. Unit earthing screw terminal shall be permanently connected to protective earth in building installation in accordance with applicable national code and regulations. 7. The screen of the coaxial cables (connections to outdoor antennas) shall be permanently connected to protective earth in building installation. 8. In Finland, Norway and Sweden unit shall be installed in a Restricted Access Location where equipotential bonding has been applied (e.g. telecommunication center). 9. Unit power line 48VDC shall be protected by 2-pole circuit breaker, suitably certified in accordance with applicable national code and regulations, and rated not more than 2A. 10. Unit shall be installed only by qualified service person.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Table of Contents Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL V Table of Contents 1 Introducing the PicoPlus BS ............................................................................................ 1 1.1 PicoPlus Interfaces and Accessories ..............................................................................................2 1.1.1 GPS, Power and Communication Interfaces ..........................................................................2 1.1.2 BS RF Antenna Interfaces ...................................................................................................3 1.2 Supported Antennas.....................................................................................................................3 1.2.1 RF Antennas ......................................................................................................................3 1.2.2 GPS Antenna ......................................................................................................................4 1.3 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................4 1.4 Installation Procedure – Workflow.................................................................................................4 2 Commissioning Procedure ............................................................................................... 5 2.1 Connecting the Power to the BS....................................................................................................7 2.2 Installing and Running RCMS-BS Management Application..............................................................7 2.2.1 Installing the AcriveTCL Interpreter .....................................................................................8 2.2.2 Install and Run the RCMS BS Application .............................................................................8 2.2.3 Importing the MIB File ........................................................................................................9 2.3 Opening a Session to the BS.......................................................................................................10 2.3.1 Physical Connection between BS and Computer..................................................................10 2.3.2 Configuring the Computer's IP Address and Disabling Firewall.............................................10 2.3.3 Enabling the BS to Communicate with the Computer ..........................................................14 2.3.4 What Next? ......................................................................................................................14 2.4 Setting Basic Parameters for Remote Management and for Traffic Transfer ...................................15 2.4.1 Setting BS Minimum Parameters........................................................................................15 2.4.1.1 Setting BS Minimum Parameters via RCMS.............................................................15 2.4.1.2 Setting BS Minimum Parameters via a Standard MIB Browser..................................16 3 Installing the PicoPlus BS .............................................................................................. 17 3.1 Mounting the Base Station..........................................................................................................17 3.1.1 BS Installation Location.....................................................................................................17 3.1.2 Mounting Bracket Description............................................................................................18 3.1.3 Mounting On a Pole ..........................................................................................................20 3.1.4 Mounting On a Wall ..........................................................................................................22 3.2 Mounting the Antennas ..............................................................................................................24 3.2.1 Mounting the RF Antenna .................................................................................................24 3.2.1.1 RF Antenna Location Criteria .................................................................................24

Table of Contents PicoPlus Base Station User Manual VI CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 3.2.1.2 RF Antenna Mounting ...........................................................................................24 3.2.2 Mounting the GPS Antenna ...............................................................................................25 3.3 Connecting the Base Station Cables ............................................................................................25 3.4 End-to-End Traffic Test ..............................................................................................................27 3.4.1 Performing a PING Test ....................................................................................................28 3.5 What Next? ...............................................................................................................................28 4 RCMS Application............................................................................................................29 4.1 Navigating the RCMS Application.................................................................................................29 4.1.1 RCMS Menu Options .........................................................................................................30 4.2 Settings Tab ..............................................................................................................................31 4.2.1 BS Settings ......................................................................................................................31 4.2.2 ARP Table Entries Setup....................................................................................................32 4.3 System Status Tab (Monitoring) ..................................................................................................33 4.3.1 Base Station Status...........................................................................................................34 4.3.2 Sector Features Status ......................................................................................................34 4.3.3 UT Info Status..................................................................................................................35 4.3.3.1 CPE Information Fields..........................................................................................35 4.3.3.2 CPE Control Buttons .............................................................................................36 4.3.3.3 CPE Polling Interval ..............................................................................................36 4.3.4 SW and FPGA Version Status.............................................................................................36 5 Administrative Operations ..............................................................................................37 5.1 Configuration File Management...................................................................................................37 5.2 Upgrading the BS SW and FPGA Versions ....................................................................................38 5.3 Using the RCMS MIB Browser (RCMS Viewer Tab)........................................................................40 5.4 Additional Configuration Options .................................................................................................41 5.4.1 Builder .............................................................................................................................41 5.4.2 Help ................................................................................................................................41 6 Appendix A: Technical Specifications............................................................................42 6.1 PicoPlus BS Specifications...........................................................................................................42 6.2 Dual-Slant RF Antennas Specifications.........................................................................................44 6.2.1 Dual-Slant Antenna (2.3-2.7 GHz; 17 dBi) ..........................................................................44 6.2.2 Dual-Slant BTS Antenna (3.3-3.8 GHz; 17 dBi) ...................................................................45

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Introducing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 1 1 Introducing the PicoPlus BS Runcom's PicoPlus fully integrated outdoor WiMAX BS provides flexible, cost-effective WiMAX network deployment solutions where increased capacity and coverage is required. ‘All-in-one’ architecture combined with simple, single-handed installation and fast rollout make these BSs an ideal solution for operators that want to get in on the ground floor of WiMAX deployment at significant CAPEX reductions and maximum return on their network deployment. The PicoPlus is a uni-sector base station that operates with omni or sectorized antennas, and provides 99.995% availability and carrier grade service. Based on Runcom’s RNx2000 chip set architecture, PicoPlus BSs provide adaptable solutions, allowing interoperability with other MSS devices as well as ASN-GW vendors. The commissioning and installation procedure is fast and simple: • Use a provided RCMS GUI application to configure the basic parameters. • Use the same provided bracket to mount on a wall or pole. • Connect the power, antennas and Ethernet connection. • Verify connection and set additional parameters via the RCMS GUI application. • Remote management via Runcom's NMS or any standard MIB browser. Features • All-in-one integrated packaging of RF and Baseband components • Full compliance with IEEE802.16e-2005 • Frequency Bands (model dependant): 2.3GHz, 2.5GHz, 3.5GHz - other bands are optional • Small footprint, single-handed quick installation and simple provisioning • Fast roll-out for service providers • Seamless and cost-effective integration with a Backhaul network • Optional integrated backhaul link via WiMAX R1 interface • Supports up to four antennas (model dependent) for advanced beam-forming techniques • High performance with Quality of Service (QoS) settings • Support for the latest R6 interface and GRE tunneling to ASN-GW. • Remote NMS management via Runcom’s NMS application

Introducing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 2 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 1.1 PicoPlus Interfaces and Accessories The interfaces of the PicoPlus BS are distributed over two panels. Each of these panels is referred to according to the corresponding interfaces. NOTE: Install the BS so the power, GPS and communication interfaces face DOWN. 1.1.1 GPS, Power and Communication Interfaces NOTE: Install the BS on the wall or pole with this panel facing DOWN. Connector Description GPS Connects to an external (optional) GPS antenna. The GPS antenna is ordered separately. Connector Type: ITT CANNON APD DIN 72585 ETH1 Primary Fast Ethernet connector. Used for initial setup (and standalone tests), and for connection to the backhaul network (in normal installations). Connector Type: RJ-45 TYCO part no 1546907-1 ETH2 Second Ethernet port for local and out-of-band management. In future versions, you will be able to daisy-chain this port to ETH1 in an adjacent Base Station (located in the same BS site) in order to allow a single Ethernet connection to the Backhaul. ETH2 port can also function as a serial port (connection through the cable supplied in the kit). This function is useful if the unit is not accessible via an IP address connection. PPS PPS In and PPS Out can be used for synchronization of multiple sectors, where the PPS Out of one sector is connected to the PPS In of the next BS (daisy chained). This is relevant only for adjacent sectors at the same BS site. Connector Type: SMA sealed Industrial -48VDC Power connector. External DC power connector (-48VDC) for outdoor deployment. Connector Type: RJ-45 GND Ground blind hole connector. In normal installations, connect to the pole on which the unit is mounted. (The BS unit does not include a lightning arrester.) VDC Ground Eth ports GPS PPS (In/Out)

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Introducing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 3 1.1.2 BS RF Antenna Interfaces NOTE: Connect the two antenna cables via a splitter. Connector Description ANT1 External RF connector for the Main external antenna. Connector Type: RJ-45 TYCO part no 1546907 1 ANT2 External RF connector for the Diversity external antenna. Connector Type: RJ-45 TYCO part no 1546907 1 1.2 Supported Antennas 1.2.1 RF Antennas Two external antennas are supported for diversity. NOTE 1: Specs for dual-slant antennas described in section 6.2 NOTE 2: Future options will support an integrated antenna array You may use any other antenna type or model, keeping in mind that the antenna type or model should be based on the RF planning that was performed in preparation for deployment at the specific site and is dependent upon the coverage and throughput requirements of the site. Antenna port 2 Antenna port 1

Introducing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 4 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 1.2.2 GPS Antenna A GPS antenna is provided with PicoPlus BS. The antenna is connected to the PicoPlus BS via a coax cable (maximum distance of 10 meters) and it can be mounted on a pole. NOTE: The Holdover time (duration that BS synchronization is retained – from the point in time in which the GPS antenna is disconnected) is determined by the internal GPS. Currently – approximately 8 hours. 1.3 Optional Accessories The following accessories are not provided with the basic kit, and can be ordered as an option. Element Description Power Supply 110-220v AC/DC converter for -48VDC power supply RF Antenna External directional antenna with pole mounting kit 1.4 Installation Procedure – Workflow The PicoPlus installation procedure consists of the following phases: 1. Commissioning the BS (see Chapter 2 ) – Initial power connections and configuring the basic parameters required for BS communication and remote management. 2. Mounting and Installing the BS and BS-Accessories (see Chapter 3 ) – Connecting all relevant accessories and cables and mounting the BS on either a pole or wall.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Commissioning Procedure Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 5 2 Commissioning Procedure Before mounting the PicoPlus BS on a pole or wall, the BS should be commissioned, by configuring the basic parameters required for communication and remote management. The BS commissioning procedure consists of the following steps • Connect the power to the BS. • Install and run the RCMS application (provided on the Setup CD) on a computer used for commissioning. • Open an RCMS session to the BS. • Set the BS basic parameters to allow future remote management connection and basic traffic (some of these parameters are configured using RCMS and others using a standard MIB Browser).

Commissioning Procedure PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 6 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. The Commissioning Setup is shown in the following figure: BS Commissioning Setup

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Commissioning Procedure Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 7 2.1 Connecting the Power to the BS To connect the BS Power Use the provided (BS) power cable to connect the BS VDC Power connector to an indoor -48 VDC power supply. 2.2 Installing and Running RCMS-BS Management Application The RCMS-BS is a management application used for initial setup. Install the RCMS-BS application on a computer used for the BS setup. NOTE: The RCMS application and all the corresponding files are available on the Setup CD provided with the BS. To install and run the RCMS-BS application: • Before installing the RCMS application - install the ActiveTcl Interpreter. • Install the RCMS application. • Import the updated (BS) MIB File (identified by *.my extension) into the RCMS application. VDC

Commissioning Procedure PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 8 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 2.2.1 Installing the AcriveTCL Interpreter Install ActiveTcl Interpreter version 8.4.13.0 on your PC. This is provided by Runcom with the RCMS-BS installation package. It is also available as a freeware download from ActiveState. Note: The RCMS-BS application is only compatible with ActiveTcl Interpreter version 8.4.13.0. and higher. 2.2.2 Install and Run the RCMS BS Application 1. Access RcmsbsSetup.exe file (either from the Setup CD or download from the Runcom server). 2. Double click the RcmsSetup.exe file to install the RCMS-BS. 3. Follow the prompts. NOTE: Upon completion, it is recommended to create the RCMS-BS application shortcut on your desktop. 4. Double-click the RCMS-BS icon on your desktop: Or Click your windows Start button and select: Programs  RCMS  RCMS-BS. 5. The RCMS-BS window appears.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Commissioning Procedure Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 9 2.2.3 Importing the MIB File NOTE Be sure to import the latest (BS) MIB. Repeat this procedure with each version change in the BS MIBs. To load the MIB file to the RCMS-BS: 1. From the RCMS-BS Config menu, select Install New MIB File. 2. From the displayed file selection window, choose the relevant MIB file (*.my extension) and click Open to import into the RCMS-BS database.

Commissioning Procedure PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 10 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 2.3 Opening a Session to the BS This section describes the steps required for opening a session to the BS. The procedure consists of the following steps: • Physically connecting a computer to the BS. • Configuring the computer to communicate with the BS. • (Via the RCMS-BS), configuring the BS to communicate with the computer. 2.3.1 Physical Connection between BS and Computer Physical connection: Connect the Ethernet port of the computer running the RCMS-BS application to the BS ETH-1 port using an Ethernet cross-cable. NOTE: Some computers may have the cross-cable function built in, in which case a standard Ethernet cable may be used. 2.3.2 Configuring the Computer's IP Address and Disabling Firewall 1. Set the computer IP address fields to match the BS's subnet: NOTE: The procedure may vary depending on your specific OS. • In the Network Connections pane, right-click on the Local Area Connection corresponding to the BS connection. • Select Properties. ETH-1

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Commissioning Procedure Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 11 The following window appears. • In the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The following dialog appears. Click Select

Commissioning Procedure PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 12 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. • Assign the computer a Static IP address as follows: • Select Use the following IP address. • In the IP address assign an IP address other than the BS IP address (Default BS IP Address: 192.168.0.20). • In the Subnet mask – set the subnet to the same subnet as the BS (Default BS Subnet: 255.255.255.0). (It is not required to define the Default Gateway). • Click OK. The following dialog appears. 2. Disable the Firewall as follows: • Click the Advanced tab. The following tab appears.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Commissioning Procedure Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 13 • Click the Settings button. The following tab appears. • Select the Off option to turn OFF the Firewall and click OK. Click

Commissioning Procedure PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 14 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 2.3.3 Enabling the BS to Communicate with the Computer Configure the RCMS-BS application with the computer's IP, to allow the BS to recognize it: • (If not already running) run the RCMS-BS application. • From the Config menu, select the Board IP option. • The Board IP window appears. • Enter the IP Address parameters of the computer connected to the BS • Click OK. NOTE: If there is a problem connecting to the base station, the following message appears at the bottom of the window: No response from Base! To fix the connection, recheck the cable connection between the PC and the base station and the connection fields described above. 2.3.4 What Next? Configure the BS basic parameters according to the following section. From Config menu, select Board IP Set to the computer's IP Address

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Commissioning Procedure Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 15 2.4 Setting Basic Parameters for Remote Management and for Traffic Transfer This section describes how to set the basic parameters required for remote management and for traffic transfer over the link. Some of the parameters are set using the RCMS application and others are set using the MIB Browser (or any other standard MIB Browser applications). NOTE: Chapter 4 fully describes all the options available on the RCMS. 2.4.1 Setting BS Minimum Parameters The following minimum BS parameters are defined via the RCMS: • Base Station IP (if desired) • Center Frequency The following parameters are updated via the (RCMS) MIB browser. • ASN-Gateway IP • R6_mode • Null_Authentication or Authentication_EAP_TTLS 2.4.1.1 Setting BS Minimum Parameters via RCMS To set BS Minimum Parameters 1. It is assumed that a session is already opened to the BS. 2. In the RCMS-BS window, click the Settings tab. BS basic parameters Click to save changes

Commissioning Procedure PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 16 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 3. In the BS Settings area, define the following: • Sector Frequency [KHz] – central frequency between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies. • The default IP Address of the BS is 192.168.0.20. To change the address, click the Board IP Change button. • Click the (Update) BS Settings button to save the changes on to the BS. 2.4.1.2 Setting BS Minimum Parameters via a Standard MIB Browser Configure additional parameters for communication with the ASN-GW Use a standard MIB browser to configure the following ASN-GW and Security parameters: • ASN-Gateway IP Address • R6_mode (disable/enable) GdbNvAirLink.R6Mode 0x00000002 GdbNvAirLink.OperationMode 0x00000000 GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.MacProfile.m_CsAssocMode 0x00000002 # router IP parameter at the ASN-GW in Hex (10.0.1.101 = 0x0A000165) GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.R6Profile.m_AsnGwIp 0x0A000165 # GRE port at the ASN-GW connect to the BS in Hex (10.220.0.101 = 0x0ADC0065) GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.R6Profile.m_AuthenticatorIp 0x0ADC0065 # Setting for R6 GdbNvAirLink.BootMode 1 GdbNvMngmnt.Logger.fLogEnable 1 GdbNvMngmnt.Logger.LevelFilter 0 GdbNvMngmnt.Logger.severityFilter 0 • Null_Authentication #GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.UtCapabilitiesProfile.SecurityProfile.m_EapInitialNetworkSupport 0 #GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.UtCapabilitiesProfile.SecurityProfile.m_EapReEntrySupport 0 #GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.UtCapabilitiesProfile.SecurityProfile.m_CMACSupport 0 • Authentication_EAP_TTLS GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.UtCapabilitiesProfile.SecurityProfile.m_EapInitialNetworkSupport 1 GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.UtCapabilitiesProfile.SecurityProfile.m_EapReEntrySupport 1 GdbNvAirLink.SectorProfile.UtCapabilitiesProfile.SecurityProfile.m_CMACSupport 1 • Standalone_mode GdbNvAirLink.BootMode 1

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Installing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 17 3 Installing the PicoPlus BS After commissioning the PicoPlus BS, the unit is ready for installation. The procedure consists of the following steps: • Choosing the installation location and mounting the BS on a pole or on a wall • Mounting the RF and GPS antennas in the appropriate locations • Connecting the RF and GPS antennas to the BS • Connecting Ground, Power and ETH cables to the BS • Performing an End-to-End traffic test 3.1 Mounting the Base Station The PicoPlus BS is provided with a mounting kit which includes all the mounting elements (e.g. mounting-bracket, torques, screws etc.). The BS can be mounted either on a pole or on a wall. NOTE: The same mounting bracket is used for the wall and the pole installation. When mounting the BS, note the following • The PicoPlus BS is typically installed in an upright vertically aligned position with the power, Ethernet and GPS connectors facing DOWN. • The PicoPlus BS should be installed on the rear side of the RF antenna to prevent self-reflections. 3.1.1 BS Installation Location This section describes the criteria that should be considered when selecting the PicoPlus BS installation location. The BS can be mounted on either a pole or a wall. To choose BS Installation location • Verify that the pole/wall location corresponds to the site plan and takes into account local regulations and maintenance access. • The unit should be mounted in the highest possible point. Reception will increase according to the height of the antennas. • The diameter of the pole on which the base station and antenna are to be mounted is either: • 1.00-1.75” or • 1.75-3.00” • Verify that the pole is properly grounded. • Verify that the pole has lightening protection.

Installing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 18 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. • Verify that there is safe access to the pole, free of any obstacles or other danger for installers of the PicoPlus BS. • Verify that there are no power lines near the pole. 3.1.2 Mounting Bracket Description The figure below shows the BS mounting bracket. NOTE: The same mounting bracket is used for the wall and the pole installation. The Bracket elements are described in the following table. Element Description BRACKET BASE. This part is connected to the BS. BRACKET ARM. This part provides the tilt ability, and connects between the Bracket BASE and MAIN SUPPORT. BASE WALL/POLE RACKET CLAMPING BRACKET Use for securing bracket to pole ARM

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Installing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 19 Element Description WALL/POLE BRACKET Used for connecting the bracket to the wall. CLAMPING BRACKET Used for securing the bracket to the pole. Provided screws, nuts and washers: A. 4x flat washer M5 B. 4x nut M5 C. 4x spring washer M5 (seems as flat washers) D. 4x bolt M8x50 E. 4x washer spring M8 F. 4x washer flat M8 G. 2x nut M8 H. 2x bolt M8x70 I. 4x bolt M5x16 - missing A B C D E F G H

Installing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 20 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 3.1.3 Mounting On a Pole Note: When installing on a pole, leave at least 40cm space between the BS and the top of the pole for lightning protection. To install the BS on a pole 1. Secure the Bracket Base to the BS underside: • Secure the Bracket Base to the underside of the BS, using the provided screws, as shown below: • Verify that the orientation of the hole in the BASE is aligned with the elevation axis. • Use a tightening torque of 5.7N/m to tighten. Secure to BS Underside BASE

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Installing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 21 2. Assemble the bracket elements: • Secure the WALL/POLE BRACKET to the Bracket Arm and then to the Bracket Base using the provided screws, as shown below: Note: The bolt head should be positioned in the socket on the Bracket BASE. • Use a tightening torque of 24 N/m to tighten. 3. Mount the BS on the pole, where the procedure varies slightly according to the pole diameter: For poles with a diameter of 1.75-3.00”: • Mount the BS on the pole using the bracket Pole Support as shown above. Assemble the bracket CONVEX as shown. • Tighten the bracket using the provided screws, according to the pole diameter. • Use a tightening torque of 14N/m to tighten. BASE - connect to BS ARM WALL/POLE BRACKET POLE SUPPORT Assembled CONVEX on the pole Ridges to ridges Washers and bolt

Installing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 22 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. For poles with a diameter of 1.00-1.75”: • Mount the BS on the pole using the Clamping Bracket as shown above. Assemble the bracket CONCAVE as shown. • Tighten the bracket using the provided screws. • Use a tightening torque of 14N/m to tighten. 3.1.4 Mounting On a Wall 1. Secure the Bracket Base to the BS underside: • Secure Bracket Base to the underside of the BS, using the provided screws, as shown below: • Verify that the orientation of the hole in the BASE is aligned with the elevation axis. • Use a tightening torque of 5.7N/m to tighten. CLAMPING BRACKET Assembled CONCAVE on the pole Secure to BS Underside BASE

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Installing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 23 2. Assemble the bracket elements: • Secure the Bracket Arm to the Bracket Base using the provided screws, as shown below: Note: The bolt head should be positioned in the socket on the Bracket BASE. 3. Mount the BS on the wall: • Mount the WALL/POLE BRACKET on the wall in the appropriate position. Note the azimuth orientation when doing so. BASE Assemble to BS i ARM WALL/POLE BRACKET Secure to a wall Secure to wall Ridges to ridges Washers and bolt

Installing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 24 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. • Attach the Bracket Arm to the WALL/POLE BRACKET using the provided screws. Note: The bolt head should be positioned in the ARM socket. • Use a tightening torque of 24 N/m to the azimuth and elevation hardware. 3.2 Mounting the Antennas After mounting the base station on a pole or wall, mount the RF and GPS Antennas in the selected locations according to the instructions given in this section. 3.2.1 Mounting the RF Antenna 3.2.1.1 RF Antenna Location Criteria • To avoid frequency reuse problems caused by unwanted reflections, the main part of the antenna must be clear of any metal objects for a range of parameter to 20 meters. • Make sure that there are no obstacles located in front of the RF antenna, such s poles, transmission equipment from other vendors or another Runcom RF antenna. 3.2.1.2 RF Antenna Mounting NOTE: The antenna is mounted and adjusted using the provided antenna mounting kit. To mount the RF Antennas: • Use the supplied RF antenna (pole) mounting kit to attach the antenna to the pole. • Connect the antenna’s ANT connector to the BS ANT-1 and ANT-2 RF connector using the provided 0.5 -1 meter coax cable. • Tilt the antenna as required. The antenna’s mounting kit enables the antenna to be tilted along two axes. • The antenna position can be fine-tuned at a later stage. ARM WALL/POLE BRACKET

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Installing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 25 3.2.2 Mounting the GPS Antenna The GPS antenna is assembled onto the pole. It connects to the BS via a coax cable towards the GPS RF connector. Criteria for selecting the GPS antenna location • The whole antenna area is exposed to the sky. • GPS antenna should not be more than 10 meters from the PicoPlus (excessive cable length may cause interference). 3.3 Connecting the Base Station Cables This section describes the BS antenna, power and Ethernet cables. To connect the antennas to the BS • RF Antennas: Connect coax cables from each RF antenna to the BS ANT1 and ANT2. • GPS Antenna: Connect a coax cable (10 meters max) from the GPS antenna to the BS GPS connector. • Ground: Use the provided grounding cable to ground the BS to the pole (if pole is grounded), or to a grounding point. • Power: Run the 5-10 meter power cable from the BS Power connector down the pole, to the provided -48 V power converter that is located indoors (i.e. in a building or in a caravan). Note: It is recommended to connect a battery (for backup) to the -48VDC power supply. • Ethernet: Run the 5-10 meter Ethernet cable of the base station from the ETH connector at the bottom of the base station down the pole and connect it to an indoor Ethernet connector, such as in a building or in a caravan

Installing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 26 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. If necessary, secure the cables to the pole so that it is not loose using plastic strips.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Installing the PicoPlus BS Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 27 3.4 End-to-End Traffic Test After the system is installed, it is recommended to perform an End to End (E2E) test to test communication and traffic transference over the link. In this test, a computer connected to a CPE (that is configured to operate with the BS) sends a ping message towards the NOC (Network Operations Center) and AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting center). Receiving an answer from the NOC/AAA side by the CPE's PC assures that the system is configured and operating properly. The following figure shows the end-to-end test elements. To perform the test 1. Ensure that the BS is configured with the: • Center frequency • ASN-GW IP address and security parameters (see 2.4.1) 2. Connect the BS to a CPE configured with the: • Center Frequency 3. Connect a computer configured to communicate with the CPE (see section 2.3.2 – using the CPE IP address subnet) to the CPE Ethernet port using a cross-cable. 4. Use Telnet to send a ping command from the CPE computer to the NOC IP Address.

Installing the PicoPlus BS PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 28 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 3.4.1 Performing a PING Test To verify connectivity 1. Open a Command Prompt window from the computer connected to the CPE 2. Select Start  Run and enter cmd. 3. Enter a Ping command that pings the NOC. The following shows a Ping command: 4. Verify that the link has been established properly according to the reply received from the NOC. 5. If no 'ping' reply is received, check connections and required configuration parameters. 3.5 What Next? Your installation has now been completed. You can now use the RCMS application or any standard MIB Browser to manage the BS and perform any additional configuration, monitoring and maintenance operations.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual RCMS Application Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 29 4 RCMS Application The RCMS application is used to configure and to monitor the most common BS parameters, and to perform SW updates. In addition, the RCMS provides access to a MIB Browser and an Events definition tool. The RCMS application Basic Operations are described in this chapter. For RCMS Administrative options see chapter 5 4.1 Navigating the RCMS Application The RCMS-BS application consists of two tabs that are always displayed: • Settings tab – used for configuration and upgrade operations (see 4.2) • System Status tab – used for viewing configured parameters and monitoring status (see 4.3) Additional capabilities are provided by the RCMS Menu Options (see 4.1.1). Monitoring tab Settings tab RCMS Menu Options

RCMS Application PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 30 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 4.1.1 RCMS Menu Options The RCMS menu options are described in the table below. Menu Options Description Used to perform configuration file management options (see 5.1). Used to configure and setup the RCMS application (see 2.2.3, 2.3.3). Used to manage the BS Events. Allows building and running custom Tcl scripts (see 5.4.1) MIB Viewer tool (see 5.3) RCMS Version information.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual RCMS Application Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 31 4.2 Settings Tab The Settings tab includes the following areas: • BS Settings – used to configure BS parameters and sector features • ARP Table Entries – used to define the MAC addresses of the connected CPEs • SW download – used to update BS SW and FPGAs (described in Chapter 5.2) This section describes the parameters provided in each area. 4.2.1 BS Settings The following table describes the parameters provided in BS Settings area. Note: Click the (Update) BS Settings button to save the changes on to the BS. Parameter Description Sector Frequency [KHz] Center frequency Boot Mode Specifies the MAC layer Boot Mode. Values: o 2 – Waiting for Access Control Router (ACR) activation; All parameters are retrieved from the ACR. o 1 – Activation is done immediately upon power up (not waiting for ACR); Parameters are taken from the GDB memory. o 0 – Waits for ACR activation. Parameters are taken from the GDB memory. BS Settings Area: basic parameters Enter MAC address of every CPE Click to save changes SW Download Area

RCMS Application PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 32 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. Parameter Description GW MAC Address MAC address of the gateway used by the BS. Sector Features BS Sector Features: o CS – Convergence Sub Layer o PHS – Payload Header Separation o ARQ – Automatically Repeat Requests o HARQ – Hybrid Automatically Repeat Requests o MIMO – Multiple Input Multiple Output o SEC – Security o R6 – R6 protocol 4.2.2 ARP Table Entries Setup The ARP Table Entries area is used to view the automatically detected IP address of the CPE and the MAC addresses of the host beyond the CPE. NOTE: To sort the ARP table entries in a different order, check mark the Edit field, and re-organize the entries. To configure the CPE IP addresses • Click the IP-Address field of the table entry to be updated. • Enter the IP address corresponding to the MAC address of every detected CPE. • Click the (update) ARP Table button to update the ARP table. MAC Address of the host beyond the CPE Click to sort IP addresses Click to update CPE IP address (can be modified)

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual RCMS Application Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 33 4.3 System Status Tab (Monitoring) The System Status tab displays the status and the parameters of the BS grouped in areas, as described in the following table. Area Description Base Stations Status Shows BS configured parameters (for setup details see 4.2.1). Sector Features Status Applied features (for setup details see 4.2.1). UT Info Status Status and information of the connected CPEs (for setup details 4.2.2 ) SW and FPGA Version Status Currently loaded and running versions (for setup details see 5.2). This section describes the monitored parameters provided in each area. NOTE: Use the Refresh button to update the displayed information. BS basic parameters Connected CPEs SW and FPGA Versions

RCMS Application PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 34 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 4.3.1 Base Station Status The following BS Basic parameters are provided: Parameter Description Sector Frequency [KHz] Center frequency Boot Mode Specifies the MAC layer Boot Mode. Values: o 2 – Waiting for Access Control Router (ACR) activation; All parameters are retrieved from the ACR. o 1 – Activation is done immediately upon power up (not waiting for ACR); Parameters are taken from the GDB memory. o 0 – Waits for ACR activation. Parameters are taken from the GDB memory. GW MAC Address MAC address of the gateway used by the BS. 4.3.2 Sector Features Status This following Sector Features' status is displayed: Sector Features Description CS Convergence Sub Layer PHS Payload Header Separation ARQ Automatically Repeat Requests HARQ Hybrid Automatically Repeat Requests MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output SEC Security R6 R6 protocol

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual RCMS Application Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 35 4.3.3 UT Info Status The UT Info area displays a table of the connected CPEs (referred to as User Terminals in the tab). Each connected UT is shown in a separate row, showing the Link status and Quality. Operation buttons are used to control individual (per row) or all CPE operations. You may also configure the polling intervals (default: 1sec). The available CPE information and control options are described below. 4.3.3.1 CPE Information Fields For each listed CPE, the following information is provided: Parameter Description MAC Address CPE MAC address (automatically identified). UL Number of uplink connections for this CPE (0 indicates no connection). DL Number of downlink connections for this CPE (0 indicates no connection). UCinr Uplink Cinr (Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio) of this CPE connection. DCinr Downlink Cinr (Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio) of this CPE connection. HRoom Headroom – remaining dynamic range for CPE operation.

RCMS Application PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 36 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 4.3.3.2 CPE Control Buttons The following CPE control buttons are available: Per…. Control Button Description Connect Retry to establish a connection to this CPE (when no connection exists). Reset Reset the connection between this CPE and the BS. CPE More Specify the connection settings for this CPE (useful just before using the Connect button). Connect All Retry to establish a connection to all CPEs Global Reset All Resets the connection between all of the CPEs and the BS. Note: After performing Reset or Reset All, click the Refresh button to display the updated data. 4.3.3.3 CPE Polling Interval To set or modify the polling interval Check mark the Poll Every field and specify the time interval (in seconds) in which polling will be performed. 4.3.4 SW and FPGA Version Status The SW and FPGA Version area provides information on the currently running and stored FPGA and software versions. • The bank storing the currently running version is marked as Running. • The bank used for temporary storage is marked as Idle. • Use the Skip button to switch between the banks. Two additional operation buttons are provided: • Defaults – revert to default SW and FPGA versions. • BS Reset – reboots the BS and loads the relevant BANK, according to user specifications.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Administrative Operations Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 37 5 Administrative Operations This chapter describes the following RCMS application administrative capabilities: • Configuration file management • Managing SW and FPGAs versions • The embedded MIB Browser tool • Event monitoring and management 5.1 Configuration File Management The RCMS application provides options for viewing and saving the current configuration file loaded onto the BS. To save the configuration settings • From the RCMS application File menu, select Save. To open this RCMS configuration file • From the RCMS application File menu, select Open. The following shows an example of the configuration file that is saved. Note: Editing the configuration file is not recommended.

Administrative Operations PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 38 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 5.2 Upgrading the BS SW and FPGA Versions The BS SW and FPGA versions can be updated and downloaded to the BS via the RCMS Settings tab, SW Download area: To perform SW or FPGA version upgrades 1. In the RCMS-BS window, click the Settings tab. 2. In the SW Download area, TFTP Server IP Address, enter the address of the FTP server from which the SW or FPGA version will be downloaded. 3. Under File to burn on the flash, click the Browse button to browse for the directory where the SW or FPGA firmware version to be downloaded is located. 4. Under Items to burn, select the type of file to be downloaded: Software, FPGA F0/F1/F2. Note: Each FPGA (F0, F1, F2) handles a different part of the BS PHY Layer firmware. 5. Click the Burn button to burn the specified item on the BS.

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Administrative Operations Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 39 The RCMS System Status tab SW and FPGA Version area provides information on the currently running and stored FPGA and software versions, and allows switching between the versions. • The bank storing the currently running version is marked as Running. • The bank used for temporary storage is marked as Idle. To switch between the running and stored versions • Click the Skip button to switch between the banks. Two additional operation buttons are provided: • Defaults – revert to default SW and FPGA versions. • BS Reset – reboots the BS and loads the relevant BANK, according to user specifications.

Administrative Operations PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 40 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 5.3 Using the RCMS MIB Browser (RCMS Viewer Tab) To display the Viewer tab, from the Viewer menu, select New MIBS View. The Viewer tab enables you to view the base station parameters in the same way as they can be viewed in a standard MIB Browser, as shown below:

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Administrative Operations Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 41 5.4 Additional Configuration Options 5.4.1 Builder The Builder tab is used for building and running custom Tcl scripts. 5.4.2 Help The Help tab provides information about the current RCMS Version:

Appendix A: Technical Specifications PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 42 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 6 Appendix A: Technical Specifications The PicoPlus BS installation procedure involves the following accessories: • RF Antennas • GPS Antenna (Optional) • Mounting kit This section details the specifications for the PicoPlus BS and accessories. 6.1 PicoPlus BS Specifications Radio Number of sectors Single sector unit Frequency 2.3-2.7GHz, 3.3-3.8GHz (other frequencies are optional) FFT 512, 1024, 2048 FEC Convolution Code and Turbo Code Channel bandwidth 3.5 MHz, 5 MHz, 7 MHz, 8.75 MHz, 10 MHz, optional 20 MHz Duplex method TDD, optional FDD/HFDD Central frequency resolution 125 KHz Maximum output power (without Antenna) 30 dBm per antenna Antennas: Type Integrated Sectorized 11dbi (120°) / 15dbi (90°) OR External dual slant antenna Number 2 dual slant Connectors 2x N-Type, 50 ohm, lightning protected Modulation and coding rates DL/UL: QPSK (1/2, 3/4) , 16 QAM (1/2, 3/4), 64 QAM (2/3 , 3/4, 5/6 ) (64 QAM is optional for UL) Diversity Supported MIMO A/B , STC, SISO GPS Integrated Synchronization Integrated GPS module with on board synchronization unit IEEE1588 and Backhauling self synchronization are optional Management Network Management SNMPv2/v3, standard and proprietary MIB System Configuration SNMP, FTP, CLI Software Upgrade Remote TFTP upgrade of firmware and programming

Appendix A: Technical Specifications PicoPlus Base Station User Manual 44 CONFIDENTIAL Runcom Technologies Ltd. 6.2 Dual-Slant RF Antennas Specifications 6.2.1 Dual-Slant Antenna (2.3-2.7 GHz; 17 dBi) Dual-Slant Antenna (2.3-2.7 GHz; 17 dBi; 65° (MT-364040/ND) ) Gain 16 dBi (min) @ 2.3 - 2.5 GHz 17.5±0.5 dBi @ 2.5 - 2.7 GHz VSWR 1.5:1 (typ), 1.7 :1(max) Azimuth Beamwidth @ 13.5dBi 65º (typ) Elevation Beamwidth @ -3 dB 7º (typ) Polarization Dual Linear, ± 45º Cross-polarization -20 dB (max) @ 2.3 - 2.5 GHz -17 dB (max) @ 2.5 - 2.7 GHz Side Lobes Level Azimuth and Elevation Meets ETSI EN 302 326- V1.1.2 (2006-03) Side Lobes Level for Azimuth in the range (± 100 to ± 180 from Boresight) -20 dB (max) @ 2.3 - 2.5 GHz -25 dB (max) @ 2.5 - 2.7 GHz Front-to-Back Ratio -30 dB (max) Port-to-Port Isolation 23 dB (min), 30 dB (typ) Input Impedance 50 (ohm) Input Power 20 W (CW), 250 W (peak) Lightning Protection DC grounded

PicoPlus Base Station User Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications Runcom Technologies Ltd. CONFIDENTIAL 45 6.2.2 Dual-Slant BTS Antenna (3.3-3.8 GHz; 17 dBi) Dual-Slant BTS Antenna (3.3-3.8 GHz; 17 dBi; 65° (MT-404067/ND) ) Electrical Gain 16 dBi (min) @ 3.3-3.4 GHz 17.5 ±0.5 dBi @ 3.5-3.8 GHz VSWR 1.5 : 1 (typ) 1.8:1 (max) Azimuth Beamwidth @ 13.5dBi 65º (typ) Elevation Beamwidth @ -3 dB 7.5º (typ) Polarization Dual Linear, ± 45º Cross-polarization ETSI EN 302 326 V.1.1.2 (2006-03) Side Lobes Level Azimuth and Elevation Meets ETSI EN 302 326- V1.1.2 (2006-03) Side Lobes Level for Azimuth in the range (± 100 to ± 180 from Boresight) -25dB (max) @ 3.3-3.5 GHz -30dB (max) @ 3.5-3.8 GHz Front-to-Back Ratio EN 302 326 V.1.1.2 (2006-03) -30 dB (max) Port-to-Port Isolation 25 dB (min) @ 3.3-3.7 GHz 20 dB (min) @ 3.7-3.8 GHz Input Impedance 50 (ohm) Input Power 20 W (CW), 250 W (peak) Lightning Protection DC grounded

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