Airspan EasyST, Hardware Installation Manual

Page 1: ...IP based Broadband Wireless Access BWA System 605 0000 701 Rev I EasyST Hardware Installation Guide SR 6 5 The Innovation Behind Broadband Wireless Connecting the World ...

Page 2: ...in 6 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC 6 Fcc Interference statement 8 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 8 Maximum Output TX Power 9 System Overview 10 EasyST Frequency Ranges 11 Main Features 11 EasyST 2 Frequency Ranges 12 Main Features 12 Architecture 13 EasyST Models 14 EasyST Block Diagram 14 EasyST Protocol Stack 15 Theory of Operatio...

Page 3: ... On Antenna 40 EasyST Smart Card 43 Resetting EasyST to Default Settings 44 Troubleshooting 45 Trademarks and Copyrights 46 Contact Information 47 Revisions 48 Warnings 49 1 Disclaimer 49 1 1 Safety Warnings 49 1 2 Important Warning Symbols 49 1 3 Important Service Information 50 1 4 UL Information 50 1 5 CE Notice 50 1 6 European Community Switzerland Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein 51 Declarati...

Page 4: ...upport of this guide Purpose This guide provides a description of the EasyST as well as step by step instructions for installing the EasyST Targeted Audience This guide is intended for the end user installing the EasyST This device requires no professional installation Referenced Documentation For a detailed description of the Web based management tool refer to the WiMAX Web based Management User ...

Page 5: ... must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Modifications Any changes and modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Airspan Networks may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Manufacturer s Disclaimer Statement The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on ...

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Page 7: ...stning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EC The Declaration of Conformity related to this product can be obtained from product_management Airspan com ...

Page 8: ...f the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condition...

Page 9: ...9 Maximum Output TX Power EasyST Maximum Output TX Power Caution Do not set maximum output TX power higher than local regulations ...

Page 10: ...e can be recovered The use of adaptive modulation allows EasyST to optimize throughput yielding higher throughputs while also covering long distances EasyST is typically deployed with a clip on antenna which is attached directly to the EasyST s top panel However for deployments in rigorous terrains the EasyST can be attached using an RF cable to an external window mount antenna to provide strong r...

Page 11: ...5 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 5 47 5 725 GHz in TDD mode 2 5 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 5 725 5 875 GHz in TDD mode 2 5 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz 5 850 5 950 GHz in TDD mode 2 5 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz Main Features World s First Self Install WiMAX Subscriber Station fast easy and simple installation Full Indoor Non LOS Deployment 256 FFT No professional installation simply Plug and Play user unpacks plugs in and surfs Based on the l...

Page 12: ...socket Stackable Style Design for adding plug in expansion modules for the following interfaces o Integrated IEEE 802 11b g WiFi access point and 4 Port LAN Switch EasyWiFi allowing you to add WiFi functionality to your EasyST o Integrated VoIP allowing connection of 2 conventional telephones POTS one Ethernet and battery backup EasyVoice allowing you to add VoIP functionality to your EasyST Low c...

Page 13: ...ment Performance tool Supports QoS based on IP addresses protocols applications DiffServ TOS 802 1p Smart Card SIM option Configuration for Operator Network via integrated Smart Card SIM socket Stackable Style Design for adding plug in expansion modules for the following interfaces o Integrated IEEE 802 11b g WiFi access point and 4 Port LAN Switch EasyWiFi allowing you to add WiFi functionality t...

Page 14: ...oviding 360 degree coverage EasyST selects the antenna with best RF reception with the BS by using the 6 pin Antenna Controller EasyST with external antenna connected by RF cable for easy window mounting EasyST clip on or external antenna providing plug in expansion modules supporting the following interfaces o WiFi EasyWiFi o VoIP and battery backup EasyVoice o LAN switch EasyST Block Diagram The...

Page 15: ... on antenna The antenna switch is not used in deployments in which the external window mount antenna is implemented EasyST Protocol Stack The figure below displays a block diagram of the EasyST s network architecture designed as a hierarchy of protocols i e protocol stack implemented in the communication network ...

Page 16: ... for a downlink DL signal from the base station and then synchronizing to the DL channel Thereafter the EasyST can start the process of initial ranging which alerts the BS to the presence of the EasyST and establishment of management connections to obtain basic primary and secondary management connection IDs CID from the BS After the CIDs have been obtained the EasyST commences authorization and k...

Page 17: ...d only when using external antenna Quick Installation Guide Note Examine the EasyST shipping container If you notice any damage or missing items as listed in the Packing List immediately notify the carrier that delivered the unit and contact an Airspan representative Minimum PC Requirements Ensure that your computer provides an Ethernet interface such as a Network Interface Card that provides an R...

Page 18: ...ST provides various ports on its top bottom and side panels as described in the table below Panel Port Interface 8 pin RJ 45 10 100BaseT Ethernet LAN Side DC power jack 6 VDC power supplied by AC DC power adapter 6 pin header Integrated Antenna Controller for attaching clip on antenna determines active antenna 1 out of 4 Top cover exposed MCX jack Clip on antenna or window mount external antenna c...

Page 19: ...Physical Description 19 The EasyST ports located on the side and bottom panels are shown in the figure below ...

Page 20: ...yST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I 20 LEDs The EasyST provides LEDs for indicating the status of various operations These LEDs are located on the EasyST s top panel for easy viewing as shown in the figure below ...

Page 21: ...connected to EasyST On Active WiMAX link Flashing Undergoing Network Entry link Green Off No WiMAX link Customer mode Average Signal to Noise Ratio SNR All LEDs are off SNR 5 First left most LED is on 5 SNR 9 Two left most LEDs are on 9 SNR 12 Three left most LEDs are on 12 SNR 16 Four left most LEDs are on 16 SNR 22 signal Green Five LEDs are on 22 SNR PRO mode Customer mode Off Red Professional ...

Page 22: ...re ON LED Button The LED button full support planned for future located below the LED lights provides the following functionality Toggles between LED modes Each time you press the button the LED mode changes o Customer standard mode Signal LEDs display SNR value as described in the table above o Professional 1 provides technician with an indication of the modulation and FEC used in the uplink o Pr...

Page 23: ... on either end The EasyST to computer cable setup is as follows Cable straight through CAT 5 Ethernet cable Connector 8 pin RJ 45 Connector pinouts Pin Function 1 Rx 2 Rx 3 Tx 6 Tx To connect EasyST to the subscriber s network 1 Plug the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable into the EasyST s 8 pin RJ 45 port 2 Plug the other end of the Category 5 Ethernet cable into your computer s LAN port located ...

Page 24: ...is Class 2 LPS and safety approved according to national rules and that provides rated input of 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 4 A and output of 6 V 2 A DC may be used for powering the EasyST Changing the AC DC Power Adapter s Prongs The AC DC power adapter provides interchangeable prongs to suit electrical wall outlet sockets in the country in which the EasyST is being installed To change the plug prongs 1...

Page 25: ...an connect the power cables To connect the EasyST to the power supply 1 Before plugging the power cord into the electrical wall outlet plug the AC DC power adapter s power cable i e DC power jack into the EasyST s DC power socket 2 Plug the prongs of the AC DC power adapter into the electrical wall outlet ...

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Page 27: ...hecking the following EasyST LEDs Connection LED Color Correct Status Troubleshooting Power power Red On If the power LED is off recheck the power cabling and that power exists at the wall socket LAN lan Green On If the lan LED is off recheck the LAN cabling ensure that you have connected it to the correct LAN port on your PC and that your network connection on your PC is enabled ...

Page 28: ...ternal antenna o Horizontally on a desktop o Vertically on a wall Desktop Mounting The EasyST can be simply placed horizontally on a desk table as shown in the figure below The EasyST radio provides integrated rubber feet pads on the bottom panel These rubber feet provide cushioning as well as insulation from static electricity Warning To prevent a fire hazard caused by overheating do not place th...

Page 29: ...mounting hooks from their centers is 83 mm 3 27 inches Ensure that the holes are aligned and level using a spirit level 2 Drill holes for each hole that you marked in the step above using a no 6 twist drill bit 3 Insert the 6 mm wall anchors supplied into each of the drilled holes 4 Drive the two 0 75 inch screws supplied into the wall anchors Ensure that at least 0 08 inch gap is exposed between ...

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Page 31: ...tion To help you locate the best position EasyST provides you with a LED indicator that indicates the strength of the RF signal with your ISP This LED is labeled signal and is located on the EasyST s top panel As the signal strength increases so the signal LED line progresses to the right as illustrated below Therefore for optimal reception simply move the EasyST to the position that lights up a l...

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Page 33: ...easured in decibels dB Thus the higher the SNR ratio the better the communication The table below describes the EasyST signal LEDs with regards to SNR values LED Color Status Average SNR dBm All LEDs are off SNR 5 First left most LED is on 5 Avg SNR 9 Two left most LEDs are on 9 Avg SNR 12 Three left most LEDs are on 12 Avg SNR 16 Four left most LEDs are on 16 Avg SNR 22 signal Green Five LEDs are...

Page 34: ...ion on a window using adhesive pads The connection of the external antenna to the EasyST is performed in two main steps Attaching the antenna s RF cable to the EasyST Mounting the external antenna to a window For a detailed list of the specifications of the external antenna see Window Mount Antenna Specifications Attaching the Antenna RF Cable Warning Before connecting the external antenna ensure ...

Page 35: ... protector cap to expose the MCX female connector Insert a flat head screw driver or any tool with a blunt pointed edge into the cable groove created by the cap and the EasyST and then gently leverage the cap s guides out of the EasyST s cover pins 3 Plug the external antenna s MCX connector into the EasyST s MCX female connector as shown below ...

Page 36: ... area exposed by the removal of the clip on antenna with the plastic protector cap supplied Attach the plastic protector cap to the exposed area by aligning the cap s two position cups with the EasyST s two position pins Ensure that the cap s RF cable groove is aligned and flush with the RF cable and EasyST s RF cable groove Note If you later decide to disconnect the external antenna and reconnect...

Page 37: ...te The external antenna must be mounted on a flat smooth dry and clean surface i e window To window mount the external antenna 1 Locate the desired position on the inside of a window to where you want to mount the antenna 2 Remove the white tape from the adhesive pads Do not touch the adhesive surfaces 3 Align the antenna vertically just above the window surface to where you want to mount the ante...

Page 38: ...605 0000 701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I 38 Mounting antenna on its front panel ...

Page 39: ...e External Antenna 39 Mounting antenna on its side panel Note When mounted on its side panel some loss in gain may be incurred The figure below displays the antenna mounted on a window using the antenna s side panel ...

Page 40: ... connected to the power source Do not connect and disconnect antennas while the power is on This can cause irreversible damage to the EasyST Note Later EasyST models provide a screw for securing the clip on antenna to the EasyST To replace the clip on antenna 1 Remove the plastic protection cap protecting the antenna connectors by inserting a flat head screw driver between the cap and the EasyST a...

Page 41: ...into the EasyST s notch 5 For customers possessing EasyST models that implement a screw mechanism for securing the antenna to the EasyST continue with the following steps a Flip the EasyST over so that its rear panel is visible Insert the M3 25 mm flat head Philips screw supplied into the hole that s located on the rear panel behind the RJ 45 and DC power connectors as shown in the figure below ...

Page 42: ...605 0000 701 EasyST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I 42 b Using a Philips screwdriver tighten the screw so that the antenna is firmly attached to the EasyST ...

Page 43: ... event the Smart Card is removed the EasyST continues to function using SIM parameters until the next reset when it utilizes the default stored NVRAM settings The following defines the EasyST Smart Card stored parameters Operator ID defines the Operator ID by means of the BS ID and Mask in order to enforce the CPE to be associated to a specific BS or to a group of BSs This prevents the CPE from co...

Page 44: ...FAULT SETTINGS The EasyST allows you to apply factory default configuration settings to the EasyST This is performed by pressing the LED button located below the LED lights on the top panel continuously for at least 10 seconds ...

Page 45: ...ng the EasyST LED status Connection LED Color Correct Status Troubleshooting Power power Red On If the power LED is off recheck the power cabling and that power exists at the wall socket LAN lan GreenOn If the lan LED is off recheck the LAN cabling ensure that you have connected it to the correct LAN port on your PC and that your network connection on your PC is enabled ...

Page 46: ...the requirement that no modifications are made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by Airspan 9 Prerequisite skills Personnel installing commissioning and maintaining the Airspan products must have a basic knowledge of telephony and radio communications and have experience in installing commissioning and maintaining telecommunications products Airspan provid...

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Page 48: ...rning changed to 20 cm B 28 03 006 Warning Removed C 30 04 2006 FCC Statement warning replaced D 12 06 2006 Added SIM additional information E 04 07 2006 Standardize document F 22 10 2006 add tables G 11 92 2006 Frequency additions H 08 2007 Frequency additions Max TX table I 12 2007 Additions ...

Page 49: ... Protect the terminal by disconnecting the power if not used for long periods 11 Mount the terminal in a Telco rack on a stable horizontal surface 12 The radio antenna units must not be located near power lines or other electrical power circuits 13 The radio transceiver must be properly grounded to protect against power surges and accumulated static electricity It is the user s responsibility to i...

Page 50: ...try as is practical 1 5 CE Notice The MacroMAX shelf carries the CE mark to demonstrate conformity with the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the Mutual recognition of their conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC WARNING This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate mea...

Page 51: ...99 5 EC Deutsch Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den weiteren entsprecheneden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999 5 EU Dansk Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i Directiv 1999 5 EF Español Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999 5 EC Eλληνικά Αυτός ο εξοπλισµός ...

Page 52: ...rom a near strike Lightning protection and grounding practices in local and national electrical codes serve to minimize equipment damage service outages and serious injury Reasons for lightning damage are summarized as Poorly grounded tower antenna sites that can conduct high lightning strike energy into equipment Lack of properly installed lightning protection equipment that can cause equipment f...

Page 53: ...ightning arrestor in series with the RF cable at the point of entry to the building Install a lightning arrestor in series with the IF cable at the transceiver on the tower mast The AC wall outlet ground for the MacroMAX terminal must be connected to the same grounding system as the radio and antenna lightning protectors ...

Page 54: ...renced to one milliwatt DL Downlink F FDD Frequency Division Duplex FEC Forward Error Correction G GHz Gigahertz H H FDD Half Duplex FDD I IAD Integrated Access Device IP Internet Protocol ISP Internet Service Provider L LAN Local Area Network M MAC Media Access Controller The next layer up from the PHY Mbit s Megabits per second MHz Megahertz one million cycles per second MIB Management Informati...

Page 55: ...ncy Rx Receive S SF Service Flow SIM Subscriber Identity Module SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SNR Signal to Noise Ratio ST Subscriber Terminal interchangeable with CPE or SS T TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Technology for delivering digital wireless service using time division multiplexing TDM Tx Transmit U UGS Unsolicited Grant Service used to provide fixed bandwidth slots on the up...

Page 56: ...ST Hardware Installation User Guide Rev I 56 W Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity WiMAX WiMAX is a wireless industry coalition whose members are organized to advance IEEE 802 16 standards for broadband wireless access BWA networks ...

Page 57: ...Desktop Mounting 28 Dimensions 18 E External Antenna Attaching RF Cable to EasyST 34 Mounting 34 F Features 10 L LED Button 18 M Minimum PC Requirements 17 Mounting Desktop Mounting 28 External Antenna 34 Wall Mounting 28 O Optimizing Performance 31 Overview 10 P Package Contents 17 Physical Dimensions 18 Ports Description 18 Power Connecting to EasyST 23 Protocol Stack 10 Q QAM 10 QPSK 10 R Repla...

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