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BreezeCONFIG

ACCESS

Configuration Utility

Users Guide

March 2003

Version 4.3

Cat. No. 213417


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BreezeCONFIG ACCESS Users Guideii

2003 by Alvarion Ltd. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form

without the written permission of the copyright owner.

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Alvarion, BreezeACCESS, BreezeCOM, BreezeLINK,

BreezePHONE, BreezeNET, WALKair, WALKnet are trade names

of Alvarion Ltd. Other brand and product names are registered

trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Statement of Conditions

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without

notice. Alvarion Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein orfor incidental or consequential damages in connection with the

furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or equipment supplied

with it.


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Important Noticeiii

Important Notice

This user's guide is applicable to BreezeCONFIG ACCESS version 4.3and is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions:

This manual contains proprietary information belonging to Alvarion

Ltd. Such information is supplied solely for the purpose of assisting

explicitly and properly authorized users of BreezeCONFIG ACCESS.

No part of its contents may be used for any other purpose,

disclosed to any person or firm or reproduced by any means,

electronic and mechanical, without the express prior written

permission of Alvarion Ltd.

The text and graphics are for the purpose of illustration and

reference only. The specifications on which they are based are

subject to change without notice.

The software described in this document is furnished under a

license. The software may be used or copied only in accordance

with the terms of that license.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Corporate and individual names and data used in examples herein

are fictitious unless otherwise noted.

Alvarion Ltd. reserves the right to alter the product specifications

and descriptions in this publication without prior notice. No part of

this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract or

warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such

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The information contained herein is merely descriptive in nature,

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BreezeCONFIG ACCESS Users Guideiv

Users Guide

Table of

Contents

Introducing BreezeCONFIG ACCESS ..............................1-1

Working with BreezeCONFIG ACCESS............................2-1

Introducing the Configuration Utility Window .......................................2-2Working with the Toolbar Options .........................................................2-5

Local Network Autodiscovery..................................................................... 2-5

Locating a Device Based on IP Address...................................................... 2-5

Setting an IP Address Based on the MAC Address ..................................... 2-6

Working with the Menu Options ............................................................2-7

File Menu.................................................................................................. 2-7

Mode Menu ............................................................................................. 2-10

Tools Menu ............................................................................................. 2-12

Settings Menu......................................................................................... 2-12

Help Menu .............................................................................................. 2-12

Working in Unit Configuration Mode....................................................2-13

Working in Multiple Configuration Mode..............................................2-14

Working with the Firmware Upgrade Utility .........................................2-17

Working with Unit Configurations..................................3-1

Unit Control Parameters........................................................................3-3

Unit Status & Info Parameters...............................................................3-5

SUs Unit Status & Info Parameters ........................................................... 3-7

IP Parameters........................................................................................3-9

Air Interface Parameters .....................................................................3-11

General 1 Air Interface Parameters.......................................................... 3-11

General 2 Air Interface Parameters.......................................................... 3-14

Flexible Hopping ..................................................................................... 3-19

ATPC Air Interface Parameters ................................................................ 3-23

AlvariBase Air Interface Parameters ........................................................ 3-26


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Best AU Parameters ............................................................................ 3-28

Network Management Parameters .......................................................3-30

General Network Management Parameters .............................................. 3-31

Traps and Events .................................................................................... 3-33

Traps Control .......................................................................................... 3-35

Bridging Parameters............................................................................ 3-36

General Bridging Parameters ................................................................... 3-36

VLAN Parameters .................................................................................... 3-39

Performance Parameters .....................................................................3-42

Service Parameters ............................................................................. 3-45

Security Parameters............................................................................ 3-48

RADIUS Parameters ............................................................................ 3-50

Voice Parameters ................................................................................ 3-52

Dialing Parameters..............................................................................3-55

GPS Parameters .................................................................................. 3-60

GPS Hopping Parameters......................................................................... 3-60

GPS Alarms Parameters........................................................................... 3-62

Site Survey ......................................................................................... 3-64

Traffic Statistics ...................................................................................... 3-64

Hop Statistics.......................................................................................... 3-66Per Rate Counters ................................................................................... 3-68

Tx Counters............................................................................................. 3-70

Rx Counters ............................................................................................ 3-73

ATPC Counters........................................................................................ 3-74

AU Alarms............................................................................................... 3-75

Reading Trap Messages..................................................4-1

Trap Table ............................................................................................ 4-2


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Users Guide

Table of FiguresFigure 2-1: Configuration Utility Window...........................................................2-2

Figure 2-2: Secondary Tabs ...............................................................................2-4

Figure 2-3: Locate Device Window .....................................................................2-5

Figure 2-4: Set IP Window .................................................................................2-6

Figure 2-5: File Menus ......................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-6: Create Device List Window ..............................................................2-8

Figure 2-7: Filter Settings Window.....................................................................2-9

Figure 2-8: Mode Menu ...................................................................................2-10

Figure 2-9: Tools Menu....................................................................................2-12

Figure 2-10: Settings Menu .............................................................................2-12

Figure 2-11: Multiple Configuration Mode .......................................................2-15

Figure 2-12: Multiple Configuration Window ...................................................2-16

Figure 2-13: Firmware Upgrade Window..........................................................2-17

Figure 3-1: Unit Control Parameters..................................................................3-3

Figure 3-2: Unit Status & Info Tab Access Unit...............................................3-5

Figure 3-3: Unit Status & Info SUs Info Tab Access Unit.................................3-7

Figure 3-4: IP Parameters Tab Subscriber Unit ...............................................3-9

Figure 3-5: Air Interface General 1 Tab Access Unit 2.4 Band ....................3-11

Figure 3-6: Air Interface General 2 Tab Subscriber Unit without Voice..........3-14

Figure 3-7: Air Interface General 2 Tab AU-BS..............................................3-15

Figure 3-8: Air Interface Flexible Hopping Tab Access Unit XL....................3-19

Figure 3-9: Air Interface Flexible Hopping Tab Access Unit - MMDS Band.....3-20

Figure 3-10: Air Interface ATPC Tab Access Unit...........................................3-23

Figure 3-11: Air Interface ATPC Tab Subscriber Unit ....................................3-23

Figure 3-12: Air Interface AlvariBase Tab AU-BS-WA Unit.............................3-26

Figure 3-13: Best AU Tab ................................................................................3-28


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Figure 3-14: General Network Management Tab Access Unit........................ 3-31

Figure 3-15: Traps & Events Network Management Tab.................................. 3-33

Figure 3-16: Traps Control Network Management Tab Access Unit............... 3-35

Figure 3-17: General Bridging Tab Subscriber Unit with Voice ..................... 3-36

Figure 3-18: VLAN Tab Access Unit .............................................................. 3-39

Figure 3-19: Performance Tab Access Unit ................................................... 3-42

Figure 3-20: Service Tab Subscriber Unit ..................................................... 3-45

Figure 3-21: Security Tab (SU)........................................................................ 3-48

Figure 3-22: RADIUS Tab................................................................................ 3-50

Figure 3-23: Voice Tab.................................................................................... 3-52

Figure 3-24: Dialing Tab ................................................................................. 3-55

Figure 3-25: GPS Hopping Tab........................................................................ 3-60

Figure 3-26: GPS Alarms Tab.......................................................................... 3-62

Figure 3-27: Site Survey Traffic Tab Subscriber Unit with Voice ................... 3-64

Figure 3-28: Site Survey Hop Statistics Tab .................................................... 3-66

Figure 3-29: Site Survey Per Rate Counters Tab Subscriber Unit.................. 3-68

Figure 3-30: Site Survey Per Rate Counters Access Unit............................... 3-69

Figure 3-31: Site Survey Tx Counters Tab....................................................... 3-70

Figure 3-32: Site Survey Rx Counters Tab ...................................................... 3-73

Figure 3-33: Site Survey ATPC Counters Tab Access Unit ............................ 3-74

Figure 3-34: AU Alarms Site Survey Tab ......................................................... 3-75

Figure 4-1: Trap Monitor Tab............................................................................ 4-2


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Introducing BreezeCONFIG ACCESS1-1

Chapter 1Introducing

BreezeCONFIGCCESS

The BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility is an SNMP-based (Simple Network

Management Protocol) application designed to manage BreezeACCESS

system components. The system administrator can use theBreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility to control a large number of units from

a single location.

The BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility features:

Unit status and current configuration verification.

Selected unit configuration modification.

Simultaneous configuration modification of multiple units.

Firmware upgrading for single or multiple units.

Traffic statistic and performance data monitoring.

Trap monitoring.


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Working with BreezeCONFIG ACCESS2-1

Chapter 2

Working withBreezeCONFIG

CCESS

About This Chapter

This chapter is comprised of the following sections:

Introducing the Configuration Utility Window, page 2-2,

describes how to access the main BreezeCONFIG ACCESS window

and describes the various window components.

Working with the Toolbar Options, page 2-5, describes the

features available through the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS toolbar,

including device Autodiscovery, device location and defining device

IP addresses based on MAC addresses.

Working with the Menu Options, page 2-7, describes each option

available through the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS File, Mode, Toolsand

Helpmenus.

Working in Unit Configuration Mode, page 2-13, describes how to

operate when modifying the configuration of a single unit.

Working in Multiple Configuration Mode, page 2-14, describes

how to simultaneously modify the configuration of multiple units.

Working with the Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 2-17,

describes how to upload new software versions to one or more

units.


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Introducing the Configuration

Utility WindowThe main BreezeCONFIG ACCESS window, which is referred to as the

Configuration Utilitywindow, enables you to access a wide array of

monitoring and configuration options, which are described in the

following sections.

This section describes how to access the Configuration Utilitywindow

and provides a brief description of each window component.

To access the Configuration Utility window:

1. From the Windows Startmenu, select Programsand then select

BreezeCONFIG ACCESS.

2. From the displayed menu, select BreezeCONFIG ACCESS. The

Configuration Utilitywindow is displayed, as shown below.

Figure 2-1: Configuration Utility Window

The Configuration Utilitywindow is comprised of the following

components:

Title Bar:Identifies the application and the IP address of the

selected unit (in Unit Configuration mode) and enables you to

minimize, maximize and close the application.

Menu Bar:Enables you to access multiple options and application

functionality. For more information, refer to Working with the Menu

Options, on page 2-7.

Title BarMenu Bar

Toolbar

DeviceList

SNMPCommunity

TabSelection

SelectedTab

ControlButtons


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Toolbar:The toolbar is comprised of the following four buttons.

Local Network Autodiscovery:Automatically discovers

stations connected to the local (Ethernet) network.

Locate Device: Locates an individual unit by its IP

address.

Set IP:Sets a units IP address based on its MAC

address.

For more information, refer to Working with the Toolbar Options, on

page 2-5.

Device List:The Device List displays the units that can currently

be managed by the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility.

Each unit is displayed according to the unit's IP address and unit

type as well as the unit location, which is defined in the Unit Status

& Infotab.

The Device List can be sorted by clicking one of the column

headers, for example Type. The list is sorted in ascending order

according to the selected column. The default sorting selection is IP

Address. Click the column header again to sort in descending

order.

Units are selected from this list for configuration. To select a unit,

double-click the relevant row in the Device List. The entry ishighlighted in black when it is selected. Information is then

gathered from the device and displayed in the selected tab area.

Once all information is loaded, the entry is highlighted in blue;

therefore, wait until the entry highlighting turns from black to blue

before reviewing or modifying the configuration.

In Multiple Configuration mode you can use the standard Windows

Shiftor Ctrlkey commands to select multiple units.

SNMP Community:The SNMP Community area enables you to

enter a new SNMP community string, which is used by

BreezeCONFIG ACCESS when sending an SNMP request to the

selected device(s).

Unit information can be viewed only when using its Read or

Read/Write community string. Otherwise the unit does not appear

in the Device List. Configurable parameters can be changed only

when using the Read/Write community string.

To change the community string, type the community string in the

Communityfield. Then, click to confirm the new community

string.

A unit's community string can be modified in the Network Mgmt

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Tab Selection:The Tab Selection area is comprised of several tabs,

each corresponding to a workspace containing a specific group of

parameters. The tabs and parameters contained in several of the

tabs vary according to unit type and SW version. If no device isselected, the Tab Selection area comprises all possible tabs for all

unit types. This includes the Accountingtab that is only applicable

to devices operating with SW version 3.x.

Selected Tab:The Selected Tab area is a workspace that varies

according to the tab selected. The Selected Tab area enables you to

view status or performance data and modify specific parameters,

depending on the tab selected.

Secondary Tabs:Certain Selected Tab areas are further divided

into multiple workspaces, to provide all required parameters in the

selected tab category. In these cases, the Selected Tab area

contains a Secondary Tabs area, as indicated below.

Figure 2-2: Secondary Tabs

Control Buttons:All Configuration Utilitywindows contain the

following buttons.

Minimizes the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility. The

application is minimized and displayed as in the

system tray. Click the icon to restore the application.

Implements the current modifications.

Updates the information displayed in the window

using current values acquired from the unit.

Closes the current window without implementing

any modifications.

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Working with the Toolbar

OptionsThis section describes how to work with the options available through

the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility toolbar.

Local Network Autodiscovery

To initiate the Autodiscovery process, in the toolbar, click . The

Autodiscovery mechanism detects all stations connected to the local

(Ethernet) network. The Device List is updated to reflect thedevices/stations identified by the Autodiscovery process.

Locating a Device Based on IP

Address

The Locate Device feature enables you to find an individual unit using

its IP address. This includes units located behind a router, which

cannot be detected by the Local Network Autodiscovery mechanism.

To locate a unit using its IP address:

1. In the toolbar, click , or select Locate Devicefrom the Tools

menu. The Locate Devicewindow is displayed, as shown below.

Figure 2-3: Locate Device Window

2. In theEnter IP addressfield, enter the IP address of the unit to

be located and click . Once located, the unit information

is displayed in the Device List.

3. Click to close the Locate Devicewindow.


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Setting an IP Address Based on the

MAC Address

The Set IP Address feature simplifies the procedure for defining IP

address information for newly-added units that are still defined by

their default IP settings. This feature can only be used if the

management station is on the same Ethernet segment as the unit and

not behind the router.

To set an IP address:

1. In the toolbar, click , or select Set IPfrom the Toolsmenu.

The Set IPwindow is displayed, as shown below.

Figure 2-4: Set IP Window

2. In MAC Addressfield, enter the units MAC address.

3. In the IP Addressfield, enter the required IP address for the unit.

4. In the Subnet Maskfield, enter the required subnet mask.

5. In the Default Gatewayfield, enter the units default gateway.

6. Click . The Set IPwindow is closed and a confirmation

message is displayed indicating when the modifications are to take

effect. In addition, the MAC address is displayed beneath each

unit IP address.

NOTE:

In order to see the unit after assigning the IP address, the assigned IP address must be

on the same IP subnet as the management station of the BreezeCONFIG ACCESSutility. Otherwise, use the Locate Device feature, as described on page 2-5,to find theunit.


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Working with the Menu

OptionsThe following sections describe the various options available through

the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS menu bar. Note that the menus differ

depending on the selected mode.

File Menu

The Filemenu available in Unit Configuration mode is different than

the menu available in Multiple Configuration mode, as shown below.

The Filemenu enables you to access various operations that support

the featured functionality of the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility, as

shown below.

Unit Configuration Mode Multiple Configuration

Mode

Figure 2-5: File Menus

The Filemenu is comprised of the following options:

Export Unit Parameters:In Unit Configuration mode, this option

enables you to save the configuration of a selected unit to a file. By

selecting Export Unit Configurationfrom the Filemenu or by

clicking the Exportbutton in the Unit Controltab, the Save As

window is displayed. Enter a file name and select a directory to

save the configuration file as a BreezeACCESS configuration file,

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Create Device List File:This option enables you to create a site

file based on a range of IP addresses, as follows:

1. From the Filemenu, select Create Device List File. The Create

Device List File window is displayed, as shown below.

Figure 2-6: Create Device List Window

2. In the Fromfield, enter the first IP address to be included in

the range.

3. In the Tofield, enter the last IP address in the range.

NOTE:

It is recommended that only IP addresses of existing devices be included in the definedrange. When the list is loaded, the application searches for each unit included in the list.If non-existent addresses are included, this prolongs the searching process. Therefore, itis recommended that, if necessary, two or several lists be created to limit the number ofinvalid IP addresses for which the application must search.

4. Click OK. The Save Aswindow is displayed, where you can

enter a file name and select a directory to save the site file. The

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Filter Device List:This option enables you to view selected units

in the Device List based on defined criteria. The Device Filter

enables you to view only those files selected or to exclude certain

files, as follows:1. From the Filemenu, select Filter Device List. The Filter

Settings window is displayed, as shown below.

Figure 2-7: Filter Settings Window

2. Mark the Enable Filteringfield to activate the Device List

Filter.

3. In the Filter byfield, from the dropdown list, select the

parameter by which the Device List is to be filtered.

4. In the Filter Stringfield, enter the criteria by which the Device

List is to be filtered. For example, enter a specific location or

set of locations. You can enter more than one criterion in the

Filter Stringfield, divided by commas. In addition, you can

enter the beginning of an integer to exclude or include a set of

devices. For example, if you select IP addressas the Filter by

option and enter the first one or several digits, then all devices

beginning with those digits in their IP addresses are included

or excluded.


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Load Devices:The option enables you to load a list of units that

are saved as a site file. The list of devices can be loaded either into

the Device List of the main Configuration Utilitywindow or to the

Firmware Upgradewindow. The Select Sitewindow is displayed,enabling you to select the required site file, which is saved with the

extension.ste. Once the devices in the file are added to the Device

List of the main Configuration Utilitywindow, the application

attempts to locate each device in turn. After a device is located, its

Typeand Locationfields are updated. This process may take

several minutes, depending on the number of devices included in

the list. If a device is not located, it remains in the list and the Type

and Locationfields are not updated. This automatic location

mechanism is not activated when loading a list to the Firmware

Upgradewindow. Save Devices:This option enables you to save the units displayed

in the Device List as a site file. The Save Aswindow is displayed,

enabling you to save the list of devices as a site file, with the.ste

extension.

Exit:This option closes the BreezeCONFIG ACCESS utility.

Mode Menu

There are several modes in which you can operate the BreezeCONFIGACCESS utility. These modes are selected through the Modemenu,

which is shown below. The selected option(s) is indicated by a dot or

checkmark.

Figure 2-8: Mode Menu

The Modemenu is comprised of the following options:

Unit Configuration:This is the default mode, which is used for

viewing and/or setting the parameters of a single selected unit. For

more information, refer to Working in Unit Configuration Mode, on

page 2-13.


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Multiple Configuration:This mode is used for preparing and

downloading configuration parameters to multiple units

simultaneously. For more information, refer to Working in Multiple

Configuration Mode, on page 2-14. Firmware Upgrade Window: Select this mode to launch the

Firmware Upgrade utility, which enables you to upgrade the

embedded software in multiple managed units. For more

information, refer to Working with the Firmware Upgrade Utility, on

page 2-17.

Trap Quick View: When set to this mode, the management station

switches automatically to the Trap Monitortab, if a trap message is

received and if the management station is included in the list of

trap host stations for the selected device. The trap host stations for

a selected device can be defined in the Network Management

Traps & Events tab. In addition, to view the traps, the trap sending

option in the Network Management Traps & Eventstab for the

selected device must be enabled. This option is only operational in

Unit Configuration mode. The default is deselected, which means

not active.

Automatic Reset after Apply: When this option is enabled, the

selected device is reset each time you click the Applybutton after a

configuration modification. During the reset the devices operation

is interrupted. Deselecting this option minimizes the number of

times the unit is reset and enables more continuous operation. The

default is selected, which means active.

NOTE:

If theAutomatic Reset after Applyoption is deselected, the unit must be reset throughthe Unit Controlwindow for most modifications to be applied.


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Tools Menu

The Toolsmenu, which is only present in Unit Configuration mode,

provides access to unit definition and location functions that are alsoavailable through the toolbar, as shown below.

Figure 2-9: Tools Menu

The Toolsmenu is comprised of the following options:

Locate Device:This option enables you to find an individual unitusing its IP address. This includes units located behind a router.

For more information, refer to Locating a Device Based on IP

Address, on page 2-5.

Set IP:This option enables you to set the IP address for a unit

based on its MAC address. For more information, refer to Setting an

IP Address Based on the MAC Address, on page 2-6.

Settings Menu

The Settingsmenu comprises a single option and sub-menu, as shown

below:

Figure 2-10: Settings Menu

Select Discovery Timeoutand then select 10 sec, 5 secor 2 sectodefine the maximum amount of time, in seconds, for which the system

searches for each device when using the Load Devices feature. For

more information on using the Load Devices feature, refer to File Menu

on page 2-7.

Help Menu

Selecting Aboutfrom the Helpmenu enables you to view version and

product information regarding the current BreezeCONFIG ACCESS

application. In addition, the Aboutwindow provides a link to the

Alvarion website.


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Working in Unit Configuration

ModeThe Unit Configuration mode enables you to view the current

configuration of a selected device and modify the values of all relevant

device parameters. For a description of each configurable parameter,

refer to Chapter 3, Working with Unit Configurations.

The Device List on the left side of the main Configuration Utilitywindow

can be loaded with updated device information using any one of the

following mechanisms:

Local Network Autodiscovery:For a description of how to work

with this feature, refer to Local Network Autodiscovery, on page 2-5.

Locate Device:For a description of how to work with this feature,

refer to Locating a Device Based on IP Address, on page 2-5.

Load Devices:For a description of how to work with this feature,

refer to File Menu, on page 2-7.

Each time you implement the Local Network Autodiscovery feature, the

Device List is reset. Therefore, it is recommended that you start by

selecting the Local Network Autodiscovery feature. Then, you can add

additional devices using the Locate Device and Load Devices features.

Alternatively, you can choose not to use the Local Network

Autodiscovery feature and create the Device List using the Locate

Device and/or Load Devices features.

To select a unit to review or update its configuration, double-click the

relevant row in the Device List. When selected, the entry is highlighted

in black. Information is then gathered from the device and displayed in

the selected tab area. Once all information is loaded, the device is

highlighted in blue.

NOTE:

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Working in Multiple

Configuration ModeThe Multiple Configuration mode enables you to download

configuration parameters to multiple units simultaneously, including

various unit types, such as Subscriber and Access units.

When this option is selected in the Modemenu, all relevant

configuration fields become write-only, while the irrelevant fields are

disabled. In single Unit Configuration mode, some tabs may include

only those parameters that are applicable to the specific device

selected. For example, parameters that are specific to Access unit are

not displayed if the selected device is a Subscriber unit.

In Multiple Configuration mode, all the tabs are available, including

those that are only available for specific unit types in Unit

Configuration mode. Each configuration tab includes all relevant

parameters, including those that are only applicable to specific unit

types.


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The Unit Status, Site Surveyand Trap Monitortabs are not included,

since these tabs do not include configurable parameters. It is

recommended that you manage devices operating with SW version 3.x

with BreezeCONFIG ACCESS version 3.0, since the support formultiple configuration of these devices is limited.

Figure 2-11: Multiple Configuration Mode

NOTE:

If a parameter is configured that is not applicable to a certain unit type, the unit is notsuccessfully configured. For example, if the Bridging Modeparameter is configured anduploaded to SU units, where this parameter is not supported, then the configuration forall SU units fails.

The Device List on the left side of the main Configuration Utilitywindow

can be loaded with updated device information using any of the

following mechanisms:





You can use one or both of these features to create a list based on

multiple sources. Since the Local Network Autodiscovery feature

causes the Device List to be reset, first apply the Local Network

Autodiscovery and then use the Load Devices feature to add additional

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To modify multiple unit configurations:

1. From the Device List of the main Configuration Utilitywindow,

select the units requiring configuration modification. Use the

standard Windows Shiftor Ctrlkey commands to select multipleunits.

2. In the relevant configuration tabs, modify the required parameters

and click . For a description of each configurable

parameter, refer to Chapter 3, Working with Unit Configurations.

The Multiple Configurationwindow is displayed, as shown below.

Figure 2-12: Multiple Configuration Window

3. The Multiple Configurationwindow displays the selected units

and a list of the configuration modifications made during the

current multiple configuration session. Check the Reset units

after settings parametersfield to reset all affected units after

loading the configuration modification. Click to load

the configuration modification to the selected units. A log of the

multiple configuration session is displayed during and after the

operation.


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Working with the Firmware

Upgrade UtilityThe Firmware Upgrade utility enables you to upgrade the embedded

unit software and determine the current active software version for

multiple managed units. New software versions can be simultaneously

downloaded to multiple units of any type, such as AUs, GUs and SUs.

To access the Firmware Upgrade utility, from the Modemenu, select

Firmware Upgrade Window. The Firmware Upgrade Windowis

displayed, as shown below.

Figure 2-13: Firmware Upgrade Window

The Device List is displayed in the left side of the window. Each entry

includes the device IP address, unit type, current software version,

shadow software version and the software version to be used after the

next reset.


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When the Firmware Upgrade utility is accessed, the current Device List

in the main Configuration Utilitywindow is automatically loaded to the

Device List of the Firmware Upgrade utility. The Device List can also be

loaded with device information using any combination of the followingalternatives:



Locate Device:For a description of how to work with this feature,

refer to Locating a Device Based on IP Address, on page 2-5.



You can use one or several of these alternatives to create a list based

on multiple sources. Note that the Local Network Autodiscovery causesthe Device List to be reset. Since there are additional features available

in the main Configuration Utility window, such as the Filter Device List

feature, it may be more convenient to prepare the required list of

devices in the main Configuration Utilitywindow. Then, simply open the

Firmware Upgrade utility and the list is automatically loaded.

To upgrade unit software:

1. Select the units to be upgraded from the Device List on the left

side the window. Use the standard Windows Shiftand Ctrlkey

commands to select multiple units.

2. You can define the path to the required upgrade file in the

applicable selection boxes, or click the button on the right side of

each of the selection fields to open the Select firmware filename

window. There are separate selection fields for GU files, AU files,

SU files, and SU with voice support files. The available fields

correspond to the devices selected from the Device List. For

example, if the devices selected do not include any AUs, the

relevant AU selection fields are disabled. In addition, there are

separate fields for the two available types of flash memory, which

are Flash Type F and Flash Type S.

3. Enter the applicable remote filename password for the file to be

loaded. The password is .. For Flash Type F, the file extension is.dwn and for

Flash Type S, the file extension is.fmr. The default read/write

community string is private.

4. Click to initiate the firmware upgrade. A log of the

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5. Click to modify the settings of the TFTP session used in

the upgrade download, as follows:

Packet timeout:Defines the time, in seconds, for which the

upgrade process waits for an acknowledgement message. Therange is 1to 30seconds and the default is 3seconds.

Packet Retries:Defines the maximum number of retries,

which is the number of times a packet is retransmitted when

an acknowledgement is not received within the defined timeout

period. The range is 1to 5and the default is 3retries.

Session Retries:Defines the number of times the TFTP

session is retried before determining that the upgrade

procedure has failed. The range is 1to 5and the default is 3

retries.

Number of Parallel Sessions:Defines the maximum number

of TFTP sessions that can be conducted simultaneously. The

range is 1to 10and the default is 10. In the event of too many

failures in the upgrade process it is advised that you reduce

the value of this parameter.

Save to External Log:Defines whether the results of the

upgrade process are saved to a Log File. The default is Yes.

Log File Name:Enables you to define the name and path to

the external Log File. Click the icon on the right to open a Save

Aswindow, which enables you to navigate to the required

location and/or file.

Conditional Downloading:When defined as Different, the

download operation occurs only if the version number, as

defined in the following parameter, is different from the

number of the current version in the device. When configured

to Always, the version is always downloaded without checking

the version numbers. The default is Always.

Version Number:When the Conditional Downloading

parameter is defined as Different, this field is used to definethe version number of the downloaded firmware.


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To work with the current and shadow software versions:

The active firmware version of multiple units can be managed as

follows:

Click to use the Shadow software version in the

selected devices. Note that this is only temporary, since the

device(s) revert to the Current version after the next reset.

Click to define the currently active version as the

new Current version in the selected devices.

The typical process is to run the Shadow version, and then change this

Shadow version to the Current version only after verifying that it

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Working with Unit Configurations3-1

Chapter 3

Working withUnit

Configurations

About This Chapter

Many of the configuration parameters provided by BreezeCONFIG

ACCESS are dependent on the type of device that is being configured

and its frequency band. This means that there are different windows

and parameters depending on whether an Access Unit or Subscriber

Unit is selected and whether you are configuring a BreezeACCESS XL,

II, V or MMDS system. In addition, units with voice support and GPS

comprise additional parameters and windows. Each parameter is

described according to the applicable unit type and frequency band,unless the parameter is applicable to all devices. For detailed

information on each of the parameters refer to the System Manual.

This chapter is comprised of the following sections:

Unit Control Parameters, page 3-3,describes how to reset the

unit and manage the unit's software versions.

Unit Status & Info Parameters, page 3-5,describes the status

information displayed in the Unit Status & Infotab and how to

configure the unit name and location.

IP Parameters, page 3-7,describes how to configure IP parameters

for the unit and how to control the unit's method of IP parameter

acquisition.

Air Interface Parameters, page 3-11,describes how to configure

parameters that control the wireless communication between the

Subscriber and Access Units.

Best AU Parameters, page 3-28,describes how to configure Access

Unit association preferences for Subscriber Units.

Network Management Parameters, page 3-30,describes how to

configure access to the unit for management purposes and how toconfigure parameters related to traps and the event log.


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Bridging Parameters, page 3-36, describes how to configure

bridge, VLAN support and ToS parameters.

Performance Parameters, page 3-42, describes how to configure

parameters that affect the performance of the wireless link.

Service Parameters, page 3-45, describes how to configure

parameters related to filtering options and Quality of Service.

Security Parameters, page 3-48, describes how to configure WEP

Keys for authentication purposes.

RADIUS Parameters, page 3-50, describes how to configure

parameters relating to RADIUS server-based authentication and

accounting.

Voice Parameters, page 3-52, describes how to configure voice

quality and support parameters for Subscriber Units with voicesupport.

Dialing Parameters, page 3-55, describes how to configure dialing

and telephony network parameters for Subscriber Units with voice

support.

GPS Parameters, page 3-60, describes how to configure hopping

synchronization and alarm parameters for GPS Units.

Site Survey Parameters, page 3-64, describes the transmission

and reception information displayed in the Site Surveytab and how

to configure AU alarm parameters.

NOTE:

This manual describes how to configure parameters for BreezeACCESS units runningSW version 4.3. BreezeCONFIG ACCESS version 4.3 can also be used to configureparameters for units running a lower SW version. However, in addition to the inclusion ofmany new parameters in BreezeACCESS SW version 4.3, the functionality, range ordefault value of some parameters may have changed between previous versions and4.3. If you use this application to configure units running a lower SW version, refer to theBreezeACCESS Administration Manualfor the applicable SW version for details onfunctionality and the values of the applicable parameters.


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Unit Control ParametersThe Unit Controltab enables you to reset the unit and manage the

software versions in the selected unit(s), as shown below.

Figure 3-1: Unit Control Parameters

The Unit Controltab is comprised of the following components:

Unit Type:Identifies the unit's function.

Unit Name:Displays the name of the selected device, which can be

modified in the Unit Status & Infotab.

Flash Type:Identifies the type of Flash memory installed in thedevice, either STRATA FLASH Type Sor Type F.

Set Factory Defaults:Reverts the system parameters to the

original factory defaults, as follows.

Click Fullto revert all parameters to the selected set of factory

default values.

NOTE:

You may lose connectivity to the unit.

Click Partialto revert all parameters to the factory default

values except for those parameters that are necessary to

ensure connectivity.


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Set Operator Defaults:Reverts the system parameters to the

configuration defined as the Operator's defaults. The Operator can

define a configuration file as the Operator's default, as described in

Save Current Configuration as Operator Defaultsbelow. Click Fullto revert all parameters to the selected set of

Operator default values.

NOTE:

You may lose connectivity to the unit.

Click Partialto revert all parameters to the Operator default

values except for the parameters necessary to ensure

connectivity.

Save Current Configuration as Operator Defaults:Enables you

to save the current configuration as a configuration file to be usedas the Operator defaults. To activate the Operator defaults, refer to

Set Operator Defaultsabove.

Export Configuration:Click Exportto save the unit's

configuration as a BreezeACCESS configuration file, with the

extension.acc. The Save Aswindow is displayed, enabling you to

select a location for the file and to define a file name.

Version After Reset:Click Reset Deviceto reset the selected unit

and apply any modifications made to the system parameters. The

SW version to be used after the reset is displayed.

Shadow Version: Click Reset and Boot from Shadow Versionto

activate the shadow software version. The unit is reset

automatically.

Software Version: Click Use Current Version After Resetto

define the currently active version as the version to be activated

and used after the next reset.

NOTE:

To replace the Current version with the Shadow version, you must first click Reset andBoot from Shadow Versionand then click Use Current Version After Reset. If not,the unit reverts to the original Current version after the next reset and the Shadowversion remains inactive.

Exit Monitor or Telnet:Click Exitto log off from the current

Monitor or Telnet session.

Monitor Logout Timer:Click the up and down arrows or enter a

number to define the number of minutes that the Monitor program

can remain inactive before the unit automatically exits from the

program. The time-out value can range from 1to 999minutes and

the default value is 5minutes.

SNMP Read ESSID: From the dropdown list, select whether to

Enableor Disableaccess to the ESSIDand Run Time ESSID

parameters with the Read Community string.Normally, these

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Unit Status & Info ParametersThe Unit Status & Infotab enables you to define the name and location

of the selected unit. In addition, the Unit Status & Infotab displays

details regarding the unit's firmware and hardware versions. For SUs,

information regarding its associated AU is displayed, and for AUs

information regarding its associated SUs is displayed in a secondary

SUs Infotab. For units with voice support, information is displayed

regarding the voice hardware. For GU units, the status of the GPS

Antenna unit is displayed.

Figure 3-2: Unit Status & Info Tab Access Unit

The Unit Status & Infotab is comprised of the following components:

Unit Type:Identifies the unit's function.

Unit Name:Enter a name for the selected unit. The default name is

BreezeACCESS-ACCESS .

Location:Enter a descriptive geographical or site location for the

selected unit.

MAC Address:Displays the unit's MAC address.


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Versions and Flash Memory

Software:Displays the version number of the unit's current

active software.

Shadow:Displays the version number of the unit's backupsoftware.

Version After Reset:Displays the version number of the

software that is defined to be active following the next reset.

Hardware:Displays the model identification of the unit

hardware

Flash Type:Displays the type of Flash memory installed in the

unit, either STRATA FLASH Type Sor Type F.

Flash Size (M):Displays the size of the unit's Flash memory in

Megabytes.

Voice H/W (SU with voice only):Displays the model

identification of the unit's voice-enabling hardware.

Number of Associated SUs (AU only):Displays the number of

Subscriber Units that are currently associated with the Access

Unit.

Number of Associations Since Last Reset (AU only):Displays the

number of Subscriber Units that were associated with the Access

Unit since the last Reset, including duplicate associations and

re-associations.

Associated SUs (AU only):Displays a list of the MAC addresses

and current software versions of all Subscriber Units currently

associated with the selected Access Unit.

Associated AU (SU only):Displays the MAC address of the Access

Unit with which the Subscriber Unit is currently associated.

Unit Status (GU only):Displays the current status of the GPS

Antenna. The status can be either UTC time is not availableor

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SUs Unit Status & Info Parameters

Applicable to Access Units only, the SUs Infotab of the Unit Status &

Infotab provides association and QoS information regarding the SUsassociated with the selected AU.

Figure 3-3: Unit Status & Info SUs Info Tab Access Unit

The SUs Info tab of the Unit Status & Infotab is comprised of the

following components:

Association Info Table, which provides the following information

for each SU in the selected Access Unit associated SUs database.

MAC Address:The MAC address of the associated Subscriber

Unit.

Max Data Rate:The value configured for the Maximum Data

Rateparameter of the associated SU.

RSSI/dBm:The level at which the associated SU is received by

the selected AU. The value is displayed in RSSI and dBm.

Status:The current association status of the relevant SU. The

value can be Associated, Authenticatedor Not

Authenticated.

Sw Version:The version of the software that is currently in use

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MIR/CIR Info Table, which provides QoS configuration

information for each SU in the associated SUs database.

MAC Address:The MAC address of the associated Subscriber

Unit. MIR Rx:The value configured for the MIR - AU to SU

parameter of the associated SU.

CIR Rx:The value configured for the CIR - AU to SUparameter

of the associated SU.

MIR Tx:The value configured for the MIR - SU to AU

parameter of the associated SU.

CIR Tx:The value configured for the CIR - SU to AUparameter

of the associated SU.

Max Delay (msec):The value configured for the Maximum

Delayparameter of the associated SU.


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IP ParametersThe IP Parameterstab enables you to define IP parameters for the

selected unit and determine its method of IP parameter acquisition.

The IP Parameterstab for GPS Units differs slightly from the tab for

Access and Subscriber Units in that the Access to DHCPparameter is

not available.

Figure 3-4: IP Parameters Tab Subscriber Unit

The IP Parameterstab is comprised of the following components:

IP Parameters IP Address:Enter a static IP address for the selected unit. The

default IP address is 10.0.0.1.

Subnet Mask:Enter a static subnet mask for the selected unit.

The default subnet mask is 255.0.0.0.

Default Gateway:Enter an address for the unit's default

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DHCP Option:From the dropdown list, select an operational mode

for the DHCP mechanism, from the following options:

Select Disableto configure the IP parameters manually. The

unit then operates using the defined static IP parameters. Select DHCP Onlyto cause the unit to search for and acquire

its IP parameters, including the IP address, subnet mask and

default gateway, from a DHCP server. If this option is selected,

configuring the static IP parameters is not required.

Select Automaticto cause the unit to search for a DHCP server

and acquire its IP parameters from the server. If a DHCP server

is not located within approximately 40 seconds, the currently

configured static parameters are used.

The default selection is Disable.

Access to DHCP (AU and SU only):From the dropdown list, select

the port through which the unit searches for and communicates

with a DHCP server, from the following options:

fromWlanOnly

fromEthernetOnly

fromBoth

The default selection for Subscriber Units is fromWlanOnly

and the default selection for Access Units is

fromEthernetOnly.

Run Time IP Settings

IP Address:Displays the unit's current IP address.

Subnet Mask:Displays the unit's current subnet mask.

Default Gateway:Displays the unit's current default gateway.

Device Automatic Configuration

AutoConfig Option:From the dropdown list, select whether to

Enableor Disablethe Auto Configuration mechanism.

Auto Configuration Status:Displays whether an Auto

Configuration file has or has not been received. The possible

values are Receivedor NotReceived.

Request AutoConfig File:Click to initiate the Auto

Configuration mechanism.

NOTE:

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Air Interface ParametersThe Air Interfacetab enables you to define parameters relating to the

communication between Access Units and Subscriber Units. The Air

Interfacetab is divided into four or five secondary tabs, depending on

the type of unit selected. The General 1, General 2, Flexible Hopping,

and ATPCtabs are applicable to all units, while the AlvariBasetab is

only applicable to AlvariBase AU-BS-WA units. Many parameters vary

between unit types and frequency bands. The applicable unit type and

frequency band are clearly identified throughout the parameter

explanations, as required.

General 1 Air Interface Parameters

The General 1tab of the Air Interfacetab enables you to define ESSID,

data rate, association limitation and frequency setting parameters.

Figure 3-5: Air Interface General 1 Tab Access Unit 2.4 Band


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The General 1tab is comprised of the following components:

Band:Displays the frequency band of the selected unit.

Maximum Data Rate:From the dropdown list, select the required

maximum data rate for the selected unit. BreezeACCESS units can

operate at data rates of 1,2 and3 Mbps. Under certain conditions,

based on compatibility or range/speed trade-offs, etc., you may

prefer to limit the use of higher rates. The default value is 3 Mbps.

ESSID:Enter the Extended Service Set ID for the selected unit. The

ESSID identifies the wireless network, which prevents the

unintentional merging of two collocated wireless networks, since an

SU can only associate with an AU that has the identical ESSID. The

ESSID can be a string of up to 31 case-sensitive printable ASCII

characters. The default value is ESSID1.

Operator ESSID Option (AU only):From the dropdown list, select

whether to Enableor Disablethe Operator ESSID. The Operator

ESSID is a secondary ESSID to be used when adding additional

Subscriber Units to existing deployments, where the primary ESSID

may differ among neighboring AUs. The default value is Disable.

Operator ESSID (AU only):Enter the secondary Extended Service

Set ID for the selected Access Unit. The ESSID can be a string of up

to 31 case-sensitive printable ASCII characters. The default value is

ESSID1.

RunTime ESSID (SU only):A read-only field that displays the

ESSID currently used by the selected Subscriber Unit to associate

with an Access Unit.

Maximum Voice Sessions (AU only):This parameter is only

relevant to Access Units serving Subscriber Units with voice

support and if the ACSE Option is disabled. Click the up and down

arrows or enter a number to select the maximum number of

simultaneous voice sessions that can be conducted by the SUs

associated with the selected Access Unit. The available values range

from 0 to 50. The default value is 12.

Current Number of Voice Sessions (AU only):A read-only field

that displays the current number of voice sessions being conducted

by the Subscriber Units associated with the selected Access Unit.

Maximum Number of Associations (AU only):Enter the

maximum number of Subscriber Units that can associate with the

selected Access Unit. The available values range from 0to 512. The

default value is 512.

Hopping Shift (AU-BS only):Click the up and down arrows or

enter a number to select the required hopping shift, which defines a

different operational hopping sequence for collocated Access Units.

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Hopping Synchronization (AU-BS only): Click the up and down

arrows or enter a number to select the required hopping

synchronization status. Select from the following options:

Idle, which is used in stand-alone operation and does notinvolve any synchronization.

Master, which means that the selected AU provides

synchronization signals to other AUs in the same chassis.

Slave, which means that the selected AU receives

synchronization signals from its associated Master unit or from

a GU module.

The default value is Idle.

Hopping Set (AU 2.4 band only):Enter the required hopping set

number in the text box. Each hopping standard has 3 hopping sets,

which determine the availability of hopping sequences, which are

defined in the following parameter. Always use the same hopping

set per site with different hopping sequences. The available values

range from 1to 3and the default value is 1.

Hopping Sequence (AU 2.4 band only):Enter the required

hopping sequence number in the text box. When more than one AU

is collocated in the same area, it is recommended that each AU be

assigned a different hopping sequence. The range is dependent on

the defined Hopping Band(hopping standard). The default value

is 1. Frequency Offset (BreezeACCESS XL and BreezeACCESS V

5.7GHz operating in ISM mode only):This parameter is not

applicable if the Hopping Bandis defined as Flexible Hopping.

Click the up and down arrows or enter a number to select the offset

of the hopping band from the beginning of the available frequency

range. In BreezeACCESS XL units, the maximum value of the

frequency offset is determined by the overall available bandwidth

and selected hopping band, as described in the following

parameter. The default value is 0.

Hopping Band:Applicable only to BreezeACCESS XL units

operating in the 2.6b, 3.5a, 3.5a1, 3.5b and 3.5ab bands. Units

operating in the MMDS band and in other XL bands are always

defined as Flexible Hopping. For units operating in the 2.4 band,

the field is read-only and the display is dependent on the factory

settings. For units to which this parameter applies, select the

required hopping band from the dropdown list. Values vary

depending on the operating band of the selected unit.

NOTE:

If the Hopping Bandparameter is defined as Flexible Hoppingand the Channel

Spacing is other than 2MHz, you must first define the Channel Spacing as 2MHz beforeselecting a different value for the Hopping Bandparameter.


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Transmit Antenna (AU-I, SU-I, SU-R only):From the dropdown

list, select which antenna is to be used for transmission purposes,

or whether both antennas can be used dynamically. Select from the

following options: Antenna 1

Antenna 2

Both, which is the default.

Number of Hopping Frequencies:A read-only field that displays

the number of hopping frequencies configured for the selected unit.

General 2 Air Interface Parameters

The General 2tab of the Air Interfacetab enables you to configurepower, ACSE voice scheduler and transmission limitation parameters

for the selected units.

Figure 3-6: Air Interface General 2 Tab Subscriber Unit without Voice


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Figure 3-7: Air Interface General 2 Tab AU-BS

The General 2tab of the Air Interfacetab is comprised of the following

components:

Acknowledge Delay Limit:From the dropdown list, select the

amount of time during which the unit waits to receive an

acknowledgement. Increasing the time increases the range of the

unit, but may decrease the overall performance and achievable

network throughput. The AU should be configured to the highest

value configured for any of its supported SUs. Select from the

following options:

Low, which enables a range of up to 10km.

Medium, which provides a range of up to 20km.

High, which provides a range of more than 20km.

The default value is Low.

Rx Attenuation Control (IF-based SU only):From the dropdown

list, select the required value for reducing the gain in the receive

path. Available values include 0dB, 10dBand 25dB. The default

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Tx Power Level (AU-I and SU-I units with HW revision up to C

and SU-R units only):From the dropdown list, select the required

transmission power level for the selected unit. The available options

are Highand Low. For SU-R units in XL bands an additionalMediumoption is available. The value represented by each level

option is dependent on the unit type and frequency band. The

default selection is High.

Power Level (AU-I/SU-I and SU-R units only): In some units the

Tx Power Levelis set to a certain value at the factory to comply

with particular regulations and cannot be changed. This read-only

field displays whether the Tx Power Levelparameter can or cannot

be changed. Possible display values include Changeable or

Unchangeable.

Transmit Level (SU-I and AU-I units with HW revision D and

higher): Click the up and down arrows or enter a number to set the

level, in dBm, of the transmitted power at the antenna port.

Available values range from 0to 21dBm and the default value is

17dBm.

Tx Power Control (IF-based units only):Click the up and down

arrows or enter a number to select the relative gain of the

transmission power circuits. A value of 15represents the highest

possible transmit power level, with a possible range of 0to 15. The

default value is 15. The effect of this parameter on the transmitted

power is not linear and is also affected by the attenuation of the IF

cable. For more information regarding the actual effect of this

parameter, refer to the System Manual.

Scanning Mode (SU only):From the dropdown list, select whether

the Subscriber Unit is to conduct Activeor Passivescanning after

power-up.

Send Roaming SNAP (SU only, except SU-BD and SU-BD1V):

This feature is applicable only to mobile units that can roam

between AUs. This feature enables fast distribution of a new

location for all clients behind the SU.When enabled, the SU sends multicast SNAP messages via the

wireless link each time it associates with an AU, except for the first

association after reset. The SU sends one SNAP message for each

client learned on its Ethernet port, based on its bridging table. In

the SNAP message the clients MAC address is used as the source

address. The AU that receives this SNAP message learns the new

location of the clients and forwards the SNAP to other AUs and

Layer-2 networking equipment via its Ethernet port. This facilitates

uninterrupted connectivity and the correct routing of transmissions

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Call Aging Time (AU only):Click the up and down arrows or enter

a number to select the amount of time, in seconds, that an Access

Unit waits for a re-association message from a Subscriber Unit

conducting a voice session before deleting the SU from its Call Infodatabase. Available values range from 1, which means no aging to

50000seconds and the default value is 1800seconds.

Wireless Trap Threshold:Click the up and down arrows or enter a

number to define the wireless link quality threshold for sending the

brzaccAUWirelessQualityTrap or brzaccSUWirelessQualityTrap,

which indicate that the quality has dropped below or has gone

above the specified threshold.

For AUs, the Wireless Trap Thresholdis defined as a percentage

of retransmissions compared to total transmissions. The default

value is 30%.For SUs, the Wireless Trap Thresholdis defined in RSSI units,

with a value that is dependent on the specific unit type and

frequency band.

Frequency Duplex (MHz) (XL bands only):A read-only field that

displays the frequency separation between the uplink and

downlink.

Max Power Output:A read-only field that displays the maximum

output power at the unit's antenna port.

AU Transmission Rate Control (SU only):From the dropdown list,select whether to Enableor Disablethe control of the AU

transmission rate to this specific SU. When enabled, the maximum

transmission rate of the AU to the specific SU is determined by the

value of the Maximum Data Rate parameter (see General 1 Air

Interface Parameters) in the SU. The default selection is Disable.

ACSE Option (AU only):From the dropdown list, select whether to

Enableor Disablethe voice scheduler protocol. This affects the way

the Access Unit controls the Subscriber Units with which it is

associated. The default selection is Disable.

ACSE - Max Voice Sessions (AU only):This parameter is only

applicable if the ACSE Option is set at Enable. If the ACSE Option

is disabled, the Maximum Voice Sessionsparameter, which is

defined in the General1tab, is applied. Click the up and down

arrows or enter a number to select the number of simultaneous

ACSE voice sessions that can be conducted by Subscriber Units

associated with the selected Access Unit. The available values range

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ACSE - Max Retransmissions of Data:This parameter is only

applicable if the ACSE Optionis set at Enable. If the ACSE Option

is disabled, the Number of Retransmissionsparameter, which is

defined in the Performance tab, is applied. Click the up and downarrows or enter a number to select the number of times that

unacknowledged data packets are retransmitted before being

discarded. The available values range from 0to 100. The default

value is 6.

ACSE - Max Retransmissions of Voice (AU and SU with voice

only):This parameter is only applicable if the ACSE Optionis set

at Enable. If the ACSE Option is disabled, the Number of

Retransmissionsparameter, which is defined in the Performance

tab, is applied. Click the up and down arrows or enter a number to

select the number of times that unacknowledged voice packets areretransmitted before being discarded. The available values range

from 0to 100. The default value is 30.

ACSE - Dwell Time:A read-only field that displays the amount of

time, in milliseconds, that the unit waits on the current channel

before hopping to the next available frequency, as defined in the

frequency settings. This parameter is only applicable if the ACSE

Optionis set at Enable. If the ACSE Option is disabled, the Dwell

Timeparameter, which is defined in the Performancetab, is

applied.

MAC Address Deny List (AU only):This parameter enables you to

defineunits that are not authorized to receive services. The AU will

not provide services to a unit whose MAC Address is included in

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Flexible Hopping

The Flexible Hoppingtab of the Air Interfacetab enables you to

configure frequencies and sequences for Flexible Hopping.

Figure 3-8: Air Interface Flexible Hopping Tab Access Unit XL


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Figure 3-9: Air Interface Flexible Hopping Tab Access Unit - MMDS Band

The Flexible Hoppingtab of the Air Interfacetab is comprised of the

following components:

Planned Frequencies Table:A read-only display, the Planned

Frequencies table comprises the current list of frequencies

configured in the Frequency Table Actionssection.

Current Hopping Sequence Table:A read-only display, the

Current Hopping Sequencetable comprises the unit's current

hopping sequence, based on the current list of available frequencies

after the frequencies are scrambled according to the selected

algorithm.

Frequency Table Actions:The content of this section varies

according to the operating band of the unit. The read-only Lowand

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Define Hopping Sub-Bands: In unitsoperating in XL bands, in the

text box, enter the complete list of sub-bands and/or discrete

frequencies to be used for forming the hopping sequence. In units

operating in MMDS, 2.4, 5.2 or 5.7 bands, enter the sub-bandsand/or discrete frequencies to be added or deleted to or from the

current list of frequencies. Multiple entries must be divided by

commas only. Do not use spaces. Then, from the dropdown list,

select Addor Delete. Click Apply after verifying that the

Automatic Reset after Apply option in theModemenu is

disabled. For more information on the required syntax and

available frequencies, refer to the System Manual.

Erase All Subbands (Applicable to MMDS and 2.4 bands only):

Check the displayed box to delete all configured frequencies from

the Planned Frequencies Table.

Flexible Hopping Channels (MMDS only):In the displayed text

box, enter the required values representing the channels to be

entered or deleted to or from the Planned Frequencies Table.

Multiple entries must be divided by commas only. Do not use

spaces. Then, from the dropdown list, select Addor Delete. Click

Apply after verifying that the Automatic Reset after Apply option

in theModemenu is disabled. For more information on the syntax

required and available channels, refer to the System Manual.

Spacing(Applicable to units operating in XL bands only): From

the dropdown list, select the required channel spacing. The

available options are 1.75MHz, 1MHzand 2MHz. The default is

2MHz.

NOTE:

In certain products that support fixed hopping bands, setting the channel spacing to1.75MHz will automatically set the Hopping Band parameter (see Air Interface General1) to Flexible Hopping.

Channel Spacing (Applicable to units operating in XL bands

only): In some units the Channel Spacingcannot be modified.

This read-only field displays whether this parameter can or cannot

be changed. Possible display values include Changeable or

Unchangeable.

Scrambling Mode:From the dropdown list, select the method by

which the selected frequencies are organized to form the actual

hopping sequence. Select from the following options:

Standard, which uses the same scrambling algorithm as

software versions 3.x and below. This mode should only be

selected for sequences with up to 6 frequencies. It is not

recommended for sequences with 7 or more channels, unless

compatibility with devices using previous software versions is

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Manual, which means that the scrambled sequence is defined

by the following Manual Sequence Definitionparameter.

Enhanced, which means that the hopping sequence is

automatically generated using an enhanced algorithm. Ifselected, the Spanning Factorparameter must be configured

for the associated Access Units.

Manual Sequence Definition:In the displayed text box, enter the

order in which the selected unit hops from one defined frequency to

the next. The values entered relate to the index numbers beside the

entries in the Planned Frequencies Table. Multiple entries must

be divided by commas only. Do not use spaces.

Erase Manual Sequence:Check the displayed box to delete the

values configured in the Manual Sequence Definitionfield.

Spanning Factor (AU only):Use the up and down keys or enter a

number to select the spanning factor to be used with the enhanced

scrambling mode. The available values are dependent on the

number of frequencies in the Planned Frequencies Table. Refer to

the System Manual for details on available values.

Scrambled Sequence Table:Displays the most recent manually

configured hopping sequence after the manual scrambling

mechanism is applied. This hopping sequence is activated after the

next reset if the Hopping Bandis defined as Flexible Hoppingand

the selected Scrambling Modeis Manual.


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ATPC Air Interface Parameters

The ATPCtab of the AirInterfacetab enables you to define parameters

related to the Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) algorithm. TheATPCtab differs between Subscriber and Access Units and is only

applicable to IF-based AUs and SUs and SU-R-3.5ab units.

Figure 3-10: Air Interface ATPC Tab Access Unit

Figure 3-11: Air Interface ATPC Tab Subscriber Unit


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The ATPCtab of the AirInterfacetab is comprised of the following

components:

ATPC Option: From the dropdown list, select whether to Enable or

Disable the Automatic Transmit Power Control algorithm.

Maximum RSSI (dBm) (AU only): Click the up and down arrows to

select or enter the highest level at which each SU is to be received

at the AU. This value reflects the higher limit of the optimal

reception level range.

Available values range from -100 to0dBm.

Minimum RSSI (dBm) (AU only): Click the up and down arrows to

select or enter the lowest level at which each SU is to be received at

the AU. This value reflects the lower limit of the optimal reception

level range.

Available values range from -100 to 0dBm.

Minimum Interval Between ATPC Messages (sec) (AU only):

Click the up and down arrows to select or enter the minimum

permitted time, in seconds, between consecutive power up/power

down messages to a specific SU.

Memory Factor (AU only): Click the up and down arrows to select

or enter the value that defines the weight of history in the formula

for calculating the average RSSI. History is defined as the most

recent calculated average RSSI. A higher value defines a higher

weight for the historical RSSI value in the current calculation.Available values range from -1, which means no history, to 32. In

the case where no history is selected, the average RSSI is equal to

the last RSSI measurement.

Level Steps (%) (AU only): Click the up and down arrows to select

or enter the step size between the maximum number of levels

available to the SU when receiving an ATPC power up/power down

message. The step size is defined as a percentage and can be

calculated using the following formula:

Step = Max {1, [ATPC Step * (No. of Levels 1 / 100]}. The value is

rounded down.

The available values range from 1to 100%

The number of available levels differs between units types, as

follows:

SU-A/E units, except those in the BreezeACCESS V family,

have 16 levels

BreezeACCESS V units have 8 levels

SU-R-3.5ab units have 3 levels


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Maximum Last Level Time After Reset (sec) (SU only):Click the

up and down arrows to select or enter the maximum time, in

seconds, during which the SU attempts to associate with an AU

after being reset and using the last value of the Current Tx PowerControlparameter, displayed at the bottom of the tab. If the SU is

not associated with an AU after the defined time has elapsed, the

unit reverts to its defined Tx Power Control(SU-A/E) or Tx Power

Level(SU-R-3.5ab), which are defined in the General 2 Air Interface

tab, described on page 3-14.

The available values range from 1to 3600seconds.

Maximum Last Level Time After Sync Loss (sec) (SU only):Click

the up and down arrows to select or enter the maximum time, in

seconds, during which the SU attempts to associate with an AU

after losing synchronization and using the last value of the CurrentTx Power Controlparameter. If the SU is not associated with an

AU after the defined time has elapsed, the unit reverts to its defined

Tx Power Control(SU-A/E) or Tx Power Level(SU-R-3.5ab),

which are defined in the General 2 Air Interfacetab, described on

page 3-14.

The available values range from 1to 3600seconds.

Current Tx Power Control (SU only):Displays the current relative

gain of the transmission power circuits in accordance with the

ATPC algorithm. The values comprise the same ranges as the

associated power control parameters, which includeTx Power

Control(SU-A/E) or Tx Power Level(SU-R-3.5ab).


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AlvariBase Air Interface

Parameters

The AlvariBasetab of the Air Interfacetab enables you to configure

parameters related to AlvariBase BS-AU-WA units. The AlvariBase

Parameters Panel displays the values that are calculated based on the

settings defined in the AlvariBase Macro Panel. When enabled, you can

configure certain parameters directly in the AlvariBase Parameters

Panel.

Figure 3-12: Air Interface AlvariBase Tab AU-BS-WA Unit

The AlvariBasetab of the Air Interfacetab is comprised of the followingcomponents:

AlvariBase Macro Panel

RFU Revision:From the dropdown list, select the applicable

WALKair RFU revision. The available options include REV A,

REV Band REV C.

Cable Loss Definition:Mark the required method of calculating IF

cable loss. Select from the following options:

Type & Length, which calculates cable loss based on the

length of a pre-defined ty

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