D000441 A01 SAP Install Guide

S A P I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E R E L E A S E 3 . 4 . X X

D000441-A01

VectaStar

Part No. D000441-A01

29 July, 2006

Copyright © 2006 Cambridge Broadband Limited

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Above address is main HQ. See Installation guides for RMA address.

Support contactsIn the first instance, contact your local dealer.

CBL support:

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Product conformityHereby, Cambridge Broadband Limited declares that this VectaStar equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the European Union Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.

Cambridge Broadband Limited holds a Technical Construction File for each product, which includes test reports to the following standards, as applicable:

The formal Declaration of Conformity for each product, according to EN 45014, will be found on the web site:

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Cambridge Broadband Limited reserves the right to restrict the availability of information which may be of a commercially sensitive nature. Compliance details for countries outside the EU are available on request.

End-of-life disposalThis label is a requirement of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC, which applies to companies that manufacture, sell, distribute, or treat electrical and electronic equipment in the European Economic Area (EEA). The Directive aims to reduce the waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment and to improve the environmental performance of all those involved in the lifecycle of these products.

The ‘crossed-out wheeled bin’ indicates that the product must NOT be disposed of with other waste at the end of its life – it must be recycled.

Some EU countries have a temporary derogation – they do not have to meet the WEEE recycling targets at this time. Whether you are within the EU or not, your supplier will be able to advise you of any local recycling requirements.

For further advice on end-of-life disposal, please contact your supplier or Cambridge Broadband Ltd.

Radio ETSI EN 301 021

EMC ETSI EN 301 489-1

ETSI EN 301 489-4

Antenna ETSI EN 302 085

ETSI EN 302 078

Safety BS EN 60950

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Safety noticesA warning icon indicates the possibility of a threat to personal safety.

A caution icon indicates the possibility of damage to data or equipment.

General and electrical safety notices

Warning: The outdoor unit must be mounted so that contact by a member ofthe public is impossible. For example the unit should be positioned on a roof ormast with no public access, and where access to service personnel is restricted.Where possible the unit shall be positioned at a minimum height of 3m abovethe ground to ensure that access to the unit is restricted. The equipment isintended to be installed in a restricted access location. The equipment shouldbe accessed only when it is powered off, and has been allowed to cool down.

Warning: All units requiring a nominal –48V DC supply must be supplied via a-48V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001. Additionally the Power Supply Unit shall withstand surges inaccordance with EN 60065:2001 Cl. 10.1 or an equivalent. The supply used for these units shall be in accordance with ETSI EN 300 132-2.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, do not connect SELV circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports (Ethernet) contain SELV circuits, andWAN ports (E1) contain TNV circuits. The LAN and WAN ports both use RJ45connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.

Caution: The Ethernet interface shall only be connected to a SELV interface. TheE1 interface shall only be connected to a TNV-1 interface. Ensure that all cablesare professionally installed. Care must be taken to ensure that no safety hazardmay result of installation. On installation by a professional engineer, the plastictags on the RJ45 connectors shall be broken to ensure that it is difficult toremove the cable once installed.

Caution: All units requiring a –48V DC supply should be powered by a SELVcircuit (less than 60VDC) with less than 240VA available and meeting SELVfailure modes. With connection to centralized DC power, install only indedicated equipment rooms or the equivalent.

Warning: On all units requiring a –48V DC supply, a user-supplied functionalearthing conductor, 1.5mm2 cross-sectional area / 14 AWG or larger, must bepermanently connected from the functional earth bolt (identified by the graphicsymbol 60417-2 2 IEC-5017) to an earth point in the building installation. This boltshould not be used as a Protective Earth Terminal.


Caution: The minimum distance between an AP and CPE directly aligned, Lineof Sight, is 100m. If the two units are closer than this, then the US CNR willdegrade as the AP will start to compress and 64 QAM may not be achievable.

Note: Be sure that you are aware of any local building regulations andstandards, and adhere to those that are relevant.

RF safety notices

Warning: According to ENV 50166-2, the ODU, where fitted with an integralantenna, should be installed in a location such that it is not possible for amember of the public, in the normal course of their work or everyday activities,to gain access closer than 1.2 m to the front of the radome.

Warning: According to ENV 50166-2, when using an ANT-10G-PAR-60, theantenna should be installed in a location such that it is not possible for amember of the public, in the normal course of their work or everyday activities,to gain access closer than 7.1 m to the front of the radome.

Warning: According to ENV 50166-2, when using an ANT-3G-PAR-60, theantenna should be installed in a location such that it is not possible for amember of the public, in the normal course of their work or everyday activities,to gain access closer than 2.6 m to the front of the radome.

Warning: 10GHz: For deployments where transmission from a unit containing aPA is in the frequency range 10.6-10.65GHz, and where the deploymentrequires conformance with ITU-R Radio Regulation S5.482, the maximumpower output must be limited to 27dBm. Please see the EMS Reference Guide.

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Indoor equipment requirementsThe indoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 – for stationary use at weather protected locations. ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 is a combination of classes 3K3/3Z2/3Z4/3B1/3C2(3C1)/3S2/3M1 in IEC standard 60721-3-3 [1].

This class applies to a permanently temperature controlled enclosed location. Humidity is usually not controlled. Heating, cooling, forced ventilation and humidification are used as necessary to maintain the required conditions – especially where there is a significant difference between the room environment and the external ambient.

The climate-controlling systems could be periodically switched on or off but extremely high or low temperatures are prevented. This class applies to locations:• where installed equipment may be exposed to solar radiation and to heat

radiation. It may also be exposed to movements of the surrounding air due to draughts in buildings. They are not subjected to condensed water, precipitation, water from sources other than rain or icing

• without particular risks of biological attacks. This includes protective measures, e.g. special product design, or installations at locations of such construction that mould growth and attacks by animals, etc. are not probable

• with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the whole area and/or with heavy traffic

• without special precautions to minimize the presence of sand or dust, but which are not situated in proximity to sources of sand or dust

• with insignificant vibration and shock.

The conditions of this class may be found in:• normal living or working areas, e.g. living rooms, rooms for general use (theatres,

restaurants)

• offices

• shops

• workshops for electronic assemblies and other electro-technical products

• telecommunication centres

• storage rooms for valuable and sensitive products.


Outdoor equipment requirementsThe outdoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 class 4.1E for stationary use at non-weather protected locations. ETSI EN 300-019-1-4 Class 4.1E is a combination of classes 4Z5/4Z7/4B1/4C2(4C3)/4S2/4M5 in IEC 60721-3-4.

This class applies to locations:• which are directly exposed to an open-air climate, including solar radiation,

movement of the surrounding air, precipitation and water jets;

• where mould growth, or attacks by animals but excluding termites, may occur;

• with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the whole area and/or with heavy traffic. It also applies to coastal areas;

• in areas with sand or dust sources, including urban areas;

• where transmitted vibrations are experienced from machines or passing vehicles. Higher level shocks may be experienced e.g. from adjacent machines.

Revision history

Revision Date Author Description

A01 15 May 2006 M Ley Created.

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Table of Contents

Product conformity 3End-of-life disposal 3General and electrical safety notices 4RF safety notices 5Indoor equipment requirements 6Outdoor equipment requirements 7

Revision history 7

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17How to use this guide 18

Terminology 18

Stand-alone Access Point (SAP) topology 20

Understanding product labels 21

2 Installing outdoor units (ODUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Overview 24

What’s in this chapter 25Before you start 25A note on ODU models 25Tools and equipment required 26

Grease the ODU elevation adjustment bearing 27

Fit the Wall Mounting Kit (optional) 28

Parabolic antenna installations 29Connect the RF cable to the ODU (3.5GHz only) 29Mount the parabolic antenna onto its own pole 31Align the parabolic antenna 31

Mount the ODU onto the pole 32Attach the universal bracket to the pole 32If extra elevation adjustment is required 33Mount the ODU onto the universal bracket 34

3 Installing outdoor cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Overview 36

What’s in this chapter 36Before you start 36A note on cable lengths 36Tools and equipment required 37

Installation overview 38Note on pigtails 38SAP 39

Connecting an earthing strap 40

Connecting to a parabolic antenna 40

Custom power cables and lightning protection 41Installing an LP-CODU 42

Connecting ODU power and signal cables 46Connecting a CAT-5 cable run to an ODU CAT-5 pigtail 46Connecting a fibre cable run to a fibre pigtail 47


Securing cables 49Securing pigtails 49

Routing cables indoors 50

4 Installing a Wall Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Overview 52

Wall Box functionality and lightning surge suppression 52Wall Box models covered in this chapter 52Tools and equipment required 54

Install the Wall Box 55Mount the Wall Box 55Terminate the CAT-5 cable 57Complete the installation 58Using the Wall Box PSU to power an LP-CODU directly 59

What next? 60

5 Terminating the SAP fibre cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Overview 62

Tools and equipment required 63Recommended installation locations 63

Connecting to an E1 Concentrator 64Supplied components 64Extra components required 64Make up and connect the E1 Concentrator power cable 64Install the earthing strap 65Connect the ODU signal cable 65Connect an external clock signal cable (optional) 65

Connecting to third-party ATM equipment 66

What next? 66

6 Obtaining the VectaStar release software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Introduction 68

Obtaining the software 68Downloading the release software 68Obtaining the release software from the distribution CD 71

Verifying the software components 72

Late changes to the software 73

What next? 73

7 Configuring a Stand-alone Access Point (SAP) . . . . . . . . . .75Introduction 76

Settings you will need to change using configtool 77

Change the Installation Laptop PC IP address 78

Connect the Installation Laptop PC to the SAP 79

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Start configtool 79

Make the configuration changes 80Write the configuration changes 82Finishing off 82

Other configuration changes you’ll need to make 83Changing the root password 83Configuring static routing 83Configuring ssh access 83

8 Setting up an EMS workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Introduction 86

Getting the EMS software onto the EMS workstation 86Copying the software release from the Installation Laptop PC 86Mounting the software release CD 87

Installing the EMS software 88

What next? 88

9 Configuring a SAP and adding Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Introduction 90

Assumptions we’ve made 90

Connect the SAP Wall Box 90

Log onto the EMS workstation as root 90

Check the default (root) user account is enabled 91

Create a SAP 92

Set up the radio channelisation 93

Allocate the radio channels 95

Upgrade the SAP software 98

Configuring a service 99Editing a service 99

Changing the maximum cell size 99

What next? 99

Recovering a SAP 100

A Extra information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Ethernet cable pin assignments 102

Crossover Ethernet cable 102Straight-through Ethernet cable 102

Serial cable pin assignments 103Crossover serial cable 103

Resetting the IP address of an Installation Laptop PC 104Files you’ll need to edit 104Changing IP address settings 104


A note on User IP addresses 106

Adding ssh keys 106

B Setting up the Compaq iPAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Introduction 108

Before you start 108Compaq iPAQ features 109Conventions 110Accessing the on-screen text and number entry pads 110

Getting started 111Charge the Compaq iPAQ 111Switching the Installation Configuration Tool on 111Calibrating the Installation Configuration Tool screen 111

Getting VSTool onto an MMC card 112

Verifying the MMC card 115What next? 115

Loading the Installation Configuration Tool operating system 116Getting VS Install onto a CompactFlash card 116Getting VS Install onto the Installation Configuration Tool 117

C Setting up the Zaurus SL-6000L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Introduction 120

Before you start 120Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L features 121Conventions 122Accessing the on-screen text and number entry pads 122

Getting started 123Charge the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L 123Calibrate the screen 123

Getting VSTool onto a CompactFlash or MMC card 124

Verifying the card 127What next? 128

Loading the Installation Configuration Tool operating system 129Getting VS Install onto a CompactFlash or MMC card 129Getting VS Install onto the Installation Configuration Tool 130

D Recovering a SAP system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Introduction 132

Before you start 132

Switch on and boot up the equipment 132

Boot up the Installation Configuration Tool 133Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L 133Compaq iPAQ 133

Connect the Installation Configuration Tool 134

Start the recovery 134

What next? 136

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E configtool command reference (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137Overview 138

Committing changes 139

Parameters that can disrupt services 139

Parameter types 140Single-value parameters 140Single-value parameters with predefined choices 140Multiple-value parameters 140Modifying multiple-value parameters 140IP parameters 141

configtool submenus explained 142access submenu 142eth0 submenu 142syslog submenu 143snmp submenu 143vectastar submenu 144

F LED Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Introduction 146

Wall Box (SAP) 146Green LED (Ethernet activity) 146Yellow LED 146

LP-CODU 147ODU STATE LED 147

E1 Concentrator 148ATM LED 148Status LED 148Port LED 148

G Indoor equipment features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149E1 Concentrator 150

H Splicing and terminating cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Overview 152

Terminating an ODU CAT-5 cable with an RJ45 connector 152Tools and equipment required 152Terminating the cable 152

Splicing fibre-optic cables 154Tools and equipment required 154Stripping and cleaving the cables 154Splicing the cables 155Testing with a fibre-optic test kit 155

Fibre-optic connectors 156

Wiring power cables 157Wiring a Phoenix power connector 157Wiring a 4-pin Kycon power connector for a Wall Box 158


Making crossover and straight-through Ethernet cables 160Crossover Ethernet cable 160Straight-through Ethernet cable 160

E1 connections 161E1 interface RJ45 pinout 161E1 synchronous clock signal – BNC connection 161Wiring an E1 loopback connector 162Wiring an E1 crossover cable 162

Ethernet connections 163Wall Box/Ethernet interface 163Legacy ICU/Ethernet interface 163

CAT-5 cables to ODUs 164

–48V power supply requirements 165

Power cables – minimum recommendations 166Supply cable to PDU 1662-core power cable between PDU and other VectaStar components 166ODU power cables 166

I Installing and removing cable glands and pigtails . . . . . . 167Overview 168

Installing a cable gland 168

Removing a cable gland 170

J Power extension and lightning protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Overview 174

When to use an LP-CODU 175

Calculating cable lengths 176Using the CPE & SAP cable calculator 176

Using an LP-CODU 179Product variants 180Possible LP-CODU configurations 181

K RMA procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185Reporting faults 186

Check the FAQs on the Support website 186Fault information 186

Contacting CBL Support 186

Returning equipment to Cambridge Broadband 187

Obtaining a Return Materials Authorisation (RMA) number 187

Packing and paperwork 188

International shipments 188

Returning equipment to Cambridge Broadband 189

Sample pro forma invoice 190

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L Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

M Your Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195What are these blank pages for?! 196


Chapter 1I N T R O D U C T I O N
This chapter explains how to use this manual and
introduces the terminology used throughout therest of the guide

How to use this guideIn this guide, you’ll find all the information necessary to install VectaStar a Standalone Access Point (SAP).

The guide explains how to install current hardware.

The basic structure is as follows:• Hardware installation – The first chapters explain how to install outdoor

equipment (ODUs, cabling and lightning protection) and indoor equipment (basic system hardware, plus any optional add-ons like E1 Concentrators)

• Software installation and configuration – The next chapters explain how to download and install the VectaStar software and make some initial configuration changes (once the system is up and running, system administrators and operators can refer to the EMS Reference Guide)

• Extra information – The final chapters and appendices provide reference material (e.g. hardware features and LED operation, lightning protection, complete lists of configuration options), along with more detailed instructions (e.g. system recovery, optional installations, wiring different connector types, RMA procedures).

Note: Please check the CBL Support website (www.cbl-support.com) for latestversions of these documents, available as Acrobat PDFs.

TerminologyThe table below explains the terminology used throughout this guide:

Item Description Abbreviation

Access Point Environmentally-sealed outdoor radio unit, providing RF coverage for a sector. Connects to indoor equipment via a CAT-5 cable for power and a fibre optic cable for data / control.

AP-ODU

Access Point Controller

Part of the Base Station Controller, a 1U 19" rack embedded control platform. Provides control and management for the complete Base Station as well as offering routing and bridging termination via Ethernet interfaces.

APC

AUID/Antenna ID Unique identifier for ODU (on label on rear of unit) AUID

Base Station A Base Station is the collective term for one or more Access Points and the corresponding Indoor Base Station Control Equipment which may comprise of the following:

• Access Point Controller (APC)

• Multiplexer (Mux)

• Fibre-optic patch panel (Patch)

• E1 Concentrator

• Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

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Customer Premises Equipment

The collective term for the outdoor and indoor equipment at the remote (customer) premises. Comprises:

• Current CPE – CODU and Wall Box

• Legacy CPE – ODU and Interface Control Unit (ICU)

• VLAN IDU (optional)

• IDU-1VL-2VoIP (optional)

• –48V DC Power Supply Unit (PSU)

CPE

E1 Concentrator A 1U 19" rack module which connects to the AP-MUX to provide 8 E1 interfaces at the Base Station.

8E1

Fibre optic patch panel

A 1U 19" rack module which provides a connection between outdoor optical cables from the APs to indoor fibre patch cables connecting to the MUX.

Patch

IDU An optional module which connects to a CPE’s Wall Box to provide additional user interfaces e.g. VLAN ports.

VLAN IDU

Wall Box Provides an enclosed indoor termination for the Ethernet power and data cable from the Subscriber CODU.

Wall Box

Interface Control Unit

Legacy CPE equipment.

1U 19" rack unit providing indoor network interfaces for the CPE.

ICU

Lightning Protected Power Extension Box

Provides lightning protection and power extension for Access Points.

LP-AP

Lightning Protected Repeater Box

Provides lightning protection and power extension for CAT-5-based CPEs and SAPs.

LP-CODU

Multiplexer A 1U 19" rack module which provides 8 port ATM switch functionality as part of the indoor Base Station Control equipment.

MUX

Outdoor Unit Environmentally-sealed outdoor unit. ODU

Power Distribution Unit

In a Base Station, this routes and manages power supplies to the Access Points, Multiplexer and Access Point Controller. Requires –48V supply.

PDU

Power Supply Unit Dedicated –48V supply to indoor equipment (e.g. Wall Box). PSU

Stand-alone Access Point

Single-sector, low-cost Base Station, comprising Stand-alone AP and Wall Box.

SAP

Combined OutDoor Unit

Current CPE outdoor unit module. CODU

VLAN IDU See IDU VLAN IDU

Voice over IP IDU Optional indoor unit providing Voice over IP functions. IDU-1VL-2VoIP

Item Description Abbreviation

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Stand-alone Access Point (SAP) topologyThis guide explains how to install a Stand-alone Access point (SAP). The conventional deployment uses dual multimode fibre to connect the SAP to an E1 Concentrator or 3rd-party ATM equipment.

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Understanding product labelsThis section explains the information contained on ODU product labels.

The information is product-dependent, and contains the following information:

Item Examples Description

Line 1: Description CPE-3G-SO-M-RCP

AP-3G-M

SAP-10G-M

Contains the following information:

ODU type (CPE, SAP or AP)

Operating band:

• 3G – 3.5GHz

• 10G – 10.5GHz

• 26G – 26GHz

Bandwidth (CPE):

• SO – VS Solo – 2+2 Mbps

• BA – VS Basic – 5+5 Mbps

• PL – VS Plus – 10+10 Mbps

• MA – VS Max – 30+30 Mbps

• ATM – fibre

Power amplifier:

• S – none – low

• M – PA1 – med

• H – PA2 – high

Polarisation:

• RCP – right-hand circular

• LCP – left-hand circular

• V – vertical

• H – horizontal

• LP – dual-polar linear (legacy)

Line 2:Assembly label

ASM1139A00 3415/3515 Assembly reference ASM1139

Revision number A00

Centre frequency of Tx filter unit = 3415MHz

Centre frequency of Rx filter unit = 3515MHz

Line 3:Serial number

Serial No 000345 The serial number for the unit.

Line 4:AUID

AUID: 14000300 A unique Antenna Unit ID.

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Chapter 2I N S T A L L I N G O U T D O O R U N I T S ( O D U S )

This chapter explains how to install VectaStarantenna units (ODUs)

OverviewThis chapter explains how to prepare and install VectaStar antenna units (ODUs).

The following chapter explains how to install power and signal cables that will be routed indoors to the relevant control equipment (such as and power supply).

Note: All Cambridge Broadband ODUs are designed to be fitted to a 40mmpole, using the universal bracket supplied. If you want to use a differentmounting system, you need to make your own arrangements.

Warning: All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trainedpersonnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. If workingat height, proper safety procedures must be adhered to and the relevant safetyequipment must be used. Be sure to read the Safety notices on page 4.

Warning: The unit must be mounted so that contact by a member of the publicis impossible. For example the unit should be positioned on a roof or mast withno public access, and where access to service personnel is restricted. Wherepossible the unit shall be positioned at a minimum height of 3m above theground to ensure that access to the unit is restricted. The equipment isintended to be installed in a restricted access location. The equipment shouldbe accessed only when it is powered off, and has been allowed to cool down.

Warning: According to ENV 50166-2, the ODU should be installed in a locationsuch that it is not possible for a member of the public, in the normal course oftheir work or everyday activities, to gain access closer than distances specifiedin RF safety notices on page 5 to the front of the radome.

Caution: The minimum distance between an AP and CPE directly aligned, Lineof Sight, is 100m. If the two units are closer than this, then the US CNR willdegrade as the AP will start to compress and 64 QAM may not be achievable.


Note: An ODU weighs up to 10kg (including the rear bracket). Be prepared forthis when installing. The installation will be easier if performed by two people.


What’s in this chapterThis chapter describes the physical installation and alignment of outdoor units (ODUs).

This chapter also explains how to connect the RF cable of an external parabolic antenna to an ODU, if required.

Note: This chapter does not give detailed instructions on assembling andinstalling a parabolic antenna onto a pole. Such instructions are included aspart of the parabolic antenna package.

Before you startYou need to bear the following points in mind before starting the installation:• Pay special attention to any site survey details that may exist – these should include

information on:

– ODU location

– Number of ODUs to be installed (take care to use a separate fixing kit for each ODU, rather than installing two or more ODUs on a single fixing kit).

– Azimuth/elevation adjustment

– Lightning protection and power cable considerations – see Power extension and lightning protection on page 173 for more information.

• Make sure there is a suitable place to route the cables through the external wall.

• Make sure the supplied cables will reach from your intended installation site to the indoor equipment. Remember to allow an extra 1m for strain relief at each end of power and signal cables.

• The choice of location for the ODU should take into account the intended coverage and frequency re-use pattern.

A note on ODU modelsMany of the sections in this chapter are common to most (or all) ODU models. Rather than include pictures and instructions for every conceivable model of ODU, we’ll only use one, but we will highlight which models the instructions apply to in the text.

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Tools and equipment required

Warning: If you fit an ODU to a pole, rather than use the CBL wall mountingkit, you must use a 40mm pole, or adapt a thinner pole to 40mm using a sleeve.If you don’t, you will snap the mounting bracket.

You’ll need the following tools and equipment:• 40mm diameter pole, for mounting the ODU (a site survey may have specified the

optional wall mounting kit ODU-MTG-KIT, which includes a 40mm pole)

• Torque wrench

• 7mm spanner or socket

• 10mm masonry bit





• Slip jawed grips or pliers for tightening cable glands: 315mm (length), 55mm (opening)

• Compass

• Copper grease

• Flat-bladed screwdriver

• Hammer drill

• Ladder (optional)

• Level

• P-clips or other cable fixings

• Pencil

• Screws and rawlplugs, or tacks (for fixing P-clips to brick, breeze block or wood)

• Zip cable ties or similar

• Waterproof silicon sealant (for making good cable entry holes)

• (Optional) safety goggles to be worn while drilling (subject to local safety regulations)

• TORX® drivers – size T30, T25 and T20

• Tape measure for marking out

• INS-ASM-2019 Installer Cable Tester (optional).


Grease the ODU elevation adjustment bearing

Note: Perform this procedure while still on the ground, before installing theODU in its final position.

To make it easy to alter the elevation of the ODU when it is mounted, we recommend that you lubricate the elevation adjustment bearing on the universal bracket:

1 If the ODU’s universal bracket is already attached, remove the 8mm captive bolt.

2 Pull the universal bracket from the ODU and grease the elevation adjustment bearing with copper grease.

Note: Don’t reassemble the universal bracket yet.

Grease here


Fit the Wall Mounting Kit (optional)Follow the instructions in this section if you’re installing the Wall Mounting Kit (ODU-MTG-KIT).

Notes:• You can choose whether to mount the ODU universal bracket to the 40mm pole

while still on the ground, or after you’ve attached the pole to the wall brackets. We’ll use the latter method.

• Ensure the mounting bracket is situated to allow for the correct elevation and direction, as required by any site survey.

• These procedures are best carried out by two people.

To fix the brackets and pole supplied with the Wall Mounting Kit:

1 Offer one of the extruded pole brackets up to the wall at your chosen installation position, making sure there is at least 450mm above or below it for the second bracket.

2 Use a level to make sure the bracket is straight.

3 Use a pencil to mark the positions of the two fixing holes on the wall.

4 Move the bracket up or down by 450mm and repeat steps 2 and 3 to mark the position of the second set of two fixing holes.

5 Using a 10mm masonry bit in the hammer drill, drill the four holes you’ve marked to a depth of 80mm.

6 Place a bracket back over the top two holes and insert two rawlplugs and fixings (you must insert the rawlplugs through the bracket, rather than directly into the wall).

7 Tighten the fixings with a 10mm spanner or socket.

8 Insert a U-bolt into the top bracket.

9 Place an M6 washer and nylock nut on each end of the U-bolt.

Only do the nuts up very loosely for now, otherwise you won’t be able to fit the pole.

10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 to fit the lower bracket and U-bolt.

11 Slide the pole into the U-bolts and tighten up the nylock nuts with a 10mm torque wrench to 80Nm.


Parabolic antenna installationsThe instructions in this section only apply to installations requiring an external parabolic antenna.

Note: Units requiring parabolic antennas have a special descriptor “-EA” on theproduct label.

Connect the RF cable to the ODU (3.5GHz only)

Note: You only need to follow the instructions in this section if you areinstalling a parabolic antenna as part of the 3.5GHz CPE outdoor equipment.Otherwise, go to Mount the ODU onto the pole on page 32.A 10.5GHz ODU requiring an external parabolic antenna already has an RFcable attached; go straight to Mount the parabolic antenna onto its own poleon page 31.

If the 3.5GHz ODU installation includes a separate parabolic antenna, you will need to remove the front radome from the ODU case in order to be able to access the RF connection.

Proceed as follows:

1 Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the four M5 x 12 Torx flange bolts.

2 Remove the ODU front cover.

3 Attach four M5 standoffs to the front cover fixing posts. These will provide clearance for the RF cable and suppressor when you refit the front cover. Do not overtighten, or you may snap the standoffs.

4 Ensure you have all the components of the RF surge connector and cable.

5 Assemble the RF cable surge protector and grounding wire (the grounding wire is already attached to the ODU).

M5 x 12Torx bolts

M5 standoff

right-angleadapter

surge filter

shake-proofwasher

ring crimp

RF lead

nut


The order of components should be (from the RF cable end):

– RF cable connector

– Nut

– Ring crimp (for earth strap)

– Shakeproof washer

– Body of surge protector

– Right-angled adapter

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the RF cable assembly to the ODU yet.

6 Slide the completed RF cable assembly through the front cover:

7 Crimp the ODU’s earth strap into the ring crimp.

8 Ensure components are clean and dry.

9 Remove the plastic liner on the black rubber self-amalgamating tape (supplied) and, beginning at the lowest point, spiral the tape around the connection by stretching and overlapping the rubber tape as you go.

10 After application of the rubber tape, apply outdoor grade electrical tape over the rubber tape in a similar manner.

11 Now connect the RF cable assembly to the ODU.

12 Apply self-amalgamating tape and outdoor grade electrical tape to the TNC connection, ensuring there is an adequate seal between the casing and the connector.

13 Refit the ODU front radome using the M5 Torx bolts.


Mount the parabolic antenna onto its own poleIf you are installing an external parabolic antenna, we recommend that you do this now, before mounting an ODU.

1 Full mounting instructions should be supplied as part of the parabolic antenna kit. Please follow those instructions carefully.

Caution: The parabolic antenna should not be mounted on the pole suppliedwith an ODU Wall Mounting Kit (ODU-MTG-KIT); this is only suitable for ODUs.Ideally, it should be mounted on a separate, suitably sized pole.

The parabolic antenna must be less than 1m away from the ODU to which itwill be connected (CBL supplies a 1m RF cable).

Align the parabolic antennaFollow the separate instructions supplied with the parabolic antenna to align it correctly.

Note: Carefully check the correct polarisation of the parabolic cone asdescribed in the parabolic antenna mounting kit instructions.

Warning: When aligning a parabolic antenna, pay careful attention to theinstructions that came with the unit. In particular, make sure you loosen thecorrect bolts in the mounting plate, and only make adjustments in one plane ata time (vertical or horizontal). If you do not, you may snap the mountingbracket or cause the antenna to fall.


Mount the ODU onto the pole

Warning: You must use a 40mm pole, or adapt a thinner pole to 40mm using asleeve. If you don’t, you will snap the mounting bracket when you tighten theU-bolts.

Note: These procedures are easier to perform with two people.

Attach the universal bracket to the poleAttaching the universal bracket to the pole means you only have to do up one nut while holding the ODU, rather than four. To attach the ODU’s universal bracket to the pole:

1 Offer the universal bracket up to the pole so that the larger hole of the elevation adjustment bearing is on your right.

2 Secure with U-bolts, M6 washers and nylock nuts. Use a torque wrench to tighten to 80Nm:

Note: You need to mount the universal bracket the correct way up (as shown)otherwise the ODU will be upside down when you install it!


If extra elevation adjustment is requiredIf you need a greater elevation adjustment angle, you can mount the universal bracket near the top or bottom of the 40mm pole, if convenient.

The picture below shows how to gain a greater adjustment angle below the horizontal. (Note that we’ve shown an AP-ODU here, but the principle applies to any ODU.)

The ODU must be bolted as close as possible to a bracket to limit the effects of vibration on the system.

standard mounting:limited elevation adjustment

modified mounting:much greater elevationadjustment


Mount the ODU onto the universal bracketTo mount the ODU:

1 Offer the ODU up to the universal bracket so that the two halves of the elevation adjustment bearing are joined.

2 Insert the 8mm captive bolt through the elevation adjustment bearing (it should go through the part attached to the ODU first, and exit via the universal bracket that’s attached to the pole).

3 At this point, try to align the ODU in accordance with the azimuth and elevation as required by any site survey data. We explain how to fine-tune the alignment in Using the CPE Antenna Alignment Tool on page 339.

4 Place the 8mm washer and nylock nut on the captive bolt and tighten to 35Nm.

Insert captivebolt from this

side


Chapter 3I N S T A L L I N G O U T D O O R C A B L E S

This chapter explains how to install and route cablesbetween an ODU and the indoor equipment and

power supply

OverviewThis chapter explains how to install power and signal cables that will be routed indoors to the relevant power and control equipment.

Warning: All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trainedpersonnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. If workingat height, proper safety procedures must be adhered to and the relevant safetyequipment must be used. Be sure to read the Safety notices on page 4.


What’s in this chapterThis chapter describes:• The physical installation of outdoor cables, lightning protection and power

extension devices (LP-CODU).

• How to connect an RF cable from an ODU to an external parabolic antenna.

Before you startYou need to bear the following points in mind before starting the installation:• Make sure there is a suitable place to route the cables through the external wall.

• Make sure the supplied cables will reach from your intended installation site to the indoor equipment. Remember to allow an extra 1m for strain relief at each end of power and signal cables.

• Check that power the cable runs between indoor and outdoor equipment are within the recommended cable lengths for the type of outdoor unit and cable used. See Power extension and lightning protection on page 173 for further information

A note on cable lengthsIf you need to calculate cable runs for your installation, please refer to Calculating cable lengths on page 176.


Tools and equipment requiredYou’ll need the following tools and equipment:• P-clips or other cable fixings

• Screws and rawlplugs, or tacks (for fixing P-clips to brick, breeze block or wood)

• Zip cable ties or similar

• Waterproof silicon sealant (for making good cable entry holes)

• (Optional) safety goggles to be worn while drilling (subject to local safety regulations)

LP-CODU installation

You’ll need the tools and equipment listed below if you’re installing any Lightning Protected Repeater Boxes (LP-CODU).• 15mm2 6AWG earthing cable straps

• Cable strippers

• M6 or adjustable spanner

• 24mm spanner (required for fitting or removing cable glands in the LP-CODU)

• IDC punchdown tool with type 110 blade (for punchdown-type Wall Box)

• 1 x 5.5mm flat-bladed screwdriver

• Small screwdriver (for terminal block connectors)

• No. 8 exterior fixing screws (4 per LP-CODU), plus suitable screwdriver (type depends on install location of LP-CODU)

• 2-core cable as required (see page 166 for specification).

If you are installing the revision A01 (RJ45) of the LP-CODU, you will also need:– CAT-5 cable-stripping device

– RJ45 crimping tool

– RJ45 connectors

– CAT-5 cable as required

Note: FTP cable is preferred to UTP for E1 services.

I n s t a l l i n g o u t d o o r c a b l e s s · 3 7

Installation overviewThis section uses the single-sheet installation guides included with the ODU packaging to give a broad overview of different cabling configurations. Detailed information on each installation step is provided later in this (and other) chapters.

Note on pigtails

Caution: If an ODU comes ready-fitted with a pigtail, you must use that pigtail.If you do not, you will damage the ODU.

Factory fitting of 1m pigtails is ODU-dependent. • In general, newer ODUs have pigtails fitted as standard.

For example, if you order a CAT-5 ODU, a CAT-5 pigtail (ODU-ELE-1063) will be fitted. If you order a fibre (ASIC) ODU, both CAT-5 (ODU-ELE-1063) and fibre pigtails (FIB-1046) will be factory-fitted.

• If you want to use the fibre interface on a SAP, you must order a fibre pigtail (FIB-1046) separately. It is not factory-fitted.

• Some early ODUs may not have the necessary pigtails factory-fitted. These should be ordered separately. Instructions for fitting a pigtail to an ODU can be found in Installing and removing cable glands and pigtails on page 167.


SAP

1 Connect earthing strap – see page 40

2 Make up CAT-5 cable run, including any LP-CODUs – See page 41

3 Connect CAT-5 pigtail to ODU – ODU-ELE-1063 – See page 168

4 Terminate CAT-5 cable run at ODU end – ASM2247LF – See page 46

5 (If fibre interface required) Connect fibre pigtail to ODU – see page 168

6 (If fibre interface required) Connect fibre cable at ODU end – ODU-FIB-XXX – See page 47

Once you have performed the outdoor installation, you will need to connect the cables to the indoor equipment. See Installing a Wall Box on page 51 and Terminating the SAP fibre cable on page 61.

(if required)

LP-CODU

WB-ASM-1517WB-ASM-2138

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NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEONLY TO BE OPENED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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Connecting an earthing strap1 Using a TORX® driver (size T30) fit an earthing strap to the earthing stud on the

ODU.

This should be a 15mm2, 6AWG, braided cable.

2 Attach the other end of the earthing strap to a suitable earth point.

Connecting to a parabolic antenna

Note: You only need to follow the instructions in this section if you areinstalling a parabolic antenna as part of the 3.5GHz CPE outdoor equipment.Otherwise, go to Custom power cables and lightning protection on page 41.

The black rubber self-amalgamating tape (supplied with the feed) will be used to completely cover the connector plug and jack, sealing directly with the cable jacket at one end and with the base of the feed input connector at the other end.

To connect the RF cable to the parabolic antenna:

1 Screw the RF cable connector into the RF feed socket on the antenna.

2 Ensure components are clean and dry.

3 Remove the plastic liner on the black rubber self-amalgamating tape (supplied) and, beginning at the lowest point, spiral the tape around the connection by stretching and overlapping the rubber tape as you go.

4 After application of the rubber tape, apply outdoor grade electrical tape over the rubber tape in a similar manner.


Custom power cables and lightning protection

Note: This section applies only if you’re extending a CAT-5 or 2-core powercable run or providing lightning protection.

CBL supply cables in standard lengths and on drums (CAT-5). If your installation requires custom cable lengths or lightning protection, please make up the necessary cable runs before fitting power and signal cables to an ODU.

The lengths and types of extra cable required, along with the number of lightning protection devices to be included, should already have been calculated in a site survey.

This section describes the physical installation of extra cable lengths and lightning protection devices. Information on specifying such requirements is provided in Power extension and lightning protection on page 173.

I n s t a l l i n g o u t d o o r c a b l e s s · 41

Installing an LP-CODU

Caution: The LP-CODU earthing stud must always be connected to a suitableearth using a 6AWG braid, to ensure proper lightning protection.

Installing the LP-CODU case

The holes for the exterior fixing screws are countersunk beneath those for the top cover retaining screws. This ensures that the mounting does not compromise the LP-CODU weatherproof seal. Once you remove the top cover, you can access the exterior fixing screws. Replacing the top cover seals the LP-CODU.

Caution: Never drill extra mounting holes in the external case of the LP-CODU,as this will compromise the weatherproof seal.Never over-tighten the plastic retaining screws for the LP-CODU top cover.Always use the 1 x 5.5 mm flat-bladed screwdriver when removing or replacingthe top cover – smaller or larger blades will damage the screws, and may makeit impossible to remove them.

To mount the LP-CODU case (e.g. on an exterior wall or a pole):

1 Using the 1 x 5.5mm flat-bladed screwdriver, loosen in sequence each of the four plastic retaining screws by half a turn.

Note: It is important to use the correct size of screwdriver when removing theLP-CODU top cover, to avoid damaging the plastic retaining screws.

2 In the same sequence, remove each of the plastic retaining screws, then remove the LP-CODU top cover.

3 Using appropriate No. 8 screws, fix the LP-CODU to your chosen location.

Note: Always fit an LP-CODU onto a vertical wall, aligned horizontally, withgland side facing down and drip loops on all cables

4 Make the necessary power and data connections (see page 44).

plastic retaining screw top cover removed, exposinghole for exterior fixing screw


5 Replace the top cover, then do up in sequence each of the four plastic retaining screws finger-tight until they are flush with the case.

6 In the same sequence, tighten the plastic retaining screws until the top cover makes a proper seal with the rest of the case; do not over-tighten.

Installing and removing blanking plugs

The LP-CODU cable glands contain removable blanking plugs.

Caution: To maintain the weatherproof seal, all four cable glands should alwaysbe fitted. Unused glands should always have their blanking plugs fitted.

No special tools are required to fit or remove the blanking plugs. Push them in or out.

Earthing the LP-CODU

To earth the LP-CODU case, you need to attach a 6AWG earthing strap to the earthing stud on the side of the LP-CODU (it uses M6 nuts and washers).

1 Using the M6 spanner, remove the outermost M6 nut and shake proof washer from the earthing stud while not disturbing the other M6 nut.

2 Place one end of the earthing strap onto the earthing stud.

3 Replace the shake proof washer then the M6 nut. Tighten the M6 nut.

Note: The plastic washer next to the LP-CODU case creates the weatherproofseal. This washer must always be held tight by the inner M6 nut.

4 Attach the other end of the earthing strap to a suitable earth point.

ensure blanking plugis fitted if cablegland is unused

weatherproof washer

M6 nut

shakeproof washers

flat washer


Data connections

In this configuration, power and data are carried via CAT-5 cable, and power is bridged across the LP-CODU.

Note: FTP is preferred to UTP for E1 services.

• The wiring is as follows for a revision A00 (screw-down) LP-CODU:

• The wiring is as follows for a revision A01 (RJ45) LP-CODU (use straight-through wiring into the RJ45 connector; see page 160):

Note: Pass the CAT-5 cables through the cable glands before making up theRJ45 connectors.

to Wall Box to CODUensure blanking plugs

are fitted

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OR/W

OR

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BL & BL/W

to Wall Box to CODUensure blanking plugs

are fitted

RJ45 intosocket on board


Power connections

Note: You must take the information in Calculating cable lengths on page 176into account to ensure correct operation.

In this configuration, data only is carried by the CAT-5 cables; power is provided using high-grade 2-core cable directly from a Wall Box PSU (in this case, the PSU cable needs to be modified, and connects directly to the LP-CODU rather than the Wall Box). See Using the Wall Box PSU to power an LP-CODU directly on page 59.• The wiring at the LP-CODU is as follows (2-core wiring is identical for all models):

– Brown = 0V (goes to “+” terminal)

– Blue = –48V (goes to “–” terminal)

– White = screen (goes to “E” terminal)

• For a cascaded system, with multiple LP-CODUs (see Possible LP-CODU configurations on page 181):

to Wall Box to CODU

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is fitted

Wall Box

— + E — + E

Wall Box PSU

to CODU

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ensure blanking plugis fitted


Connecting ODU power and signal cables

Caution: If an ODU comes ready-fitted with a pigtail, you must use that pigtail.If you do not, you will damage the ODU.

If you need information on fitting pigtails and working with cable glands, see Installing and removing cable glands and pigtails on page 167.

Connecting a CAT-5 cable run to an ODU CAT-5 pigtailTo connect to an ODU CAT-5 pigtail (ODU-ELE-1063):

1 Terminate the ODU end of the cable run (CAT-5-ODU-XXX) with a CAT-5 RJ45 connector and cable gland assembly (ASM2247LF). See page 152 for instructions.

2 Connect the RJ45 connector from the completed ASM2247LF assembly to the CAT-5 pigtail.

3 Screw the completed assembly together.

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Connecting a fibre cable run to a fibre pigtail

If the ODU is already fitted with a 1m fibre pigtail (FIB-1045), proceed as follows:

1 Remove the protector from the MTRJ connector on the long fibre cable (FIB-ODU-XXX):

2 Connect the MTRJ plug in the fibre cable to the back-to-back MTRJ connector fitted to the fibre pigtail.

3 Screw the main bodies of the cable glands together.

FIB-1045

FIB-ODU-XXX

fibre pigtail fibre cable

to ODU

to indoor equipment

back-to-back connector


4 Screw on and tighten the rear retainer of the ODU fibre cable gland.

Note: Now is probably not a good time if you’re up a ladder, but when you’reback on the ground do remember to label the other ends of the cables so youcan connect them to the correct Fibre-Patch Panel and PDU sockets when youcome to install the indoor equipment.

Also, note the AUID, elevation, azimuth and sector for each AP-ODU.


Securing cablesOnce you have connected the cable runs to the ODU, you need to secure the cables, and make drip loops at the ODU end and at the point of entry in the exterior wall. See also Securing pigtails below.

1 At the ODU, leave a suitable length (e.g. 100mm) and then clip the power and signal cables together using a Zip tie, creating a drip loop.

2 Using P-clips, tie both cables together at 500mm intervals and secure them to the exterior wall.

Note: Do not damage cables or fibres by over-tightening Zip ties.

Securing pigtailsIf the installation uses pigtails at the ODU (most will), secure the body of each cable gland (i.e. the joint with the main cable run) to the ODU pole using a Zip tie. This serves several purposes:• It takes some strain off the cable at point of entry to the

ODU cable gland

• It stops the cable gland moving in the wind

• It forms a drip loop.

This is particularly important for fibre cables.


Routing cables indoors

Note: If you’re installing more than one ODU (e.g. to implement redundancy) itis sensible to label the cables now to avoid confusion later.

Follow the instructions in this section for each ODU.

To route the cables:

1 Drill a 10mm hole in the external wall (if you’re routing cables for more than one ODU through the same hole, or routing fibre-optic cables with SC connectors, it will need to be larger).

2 From outside the building, feed some of the unterminated end of the CAT-5 in through the hole in the external wall.

3 (Fibre-based systems only) While still outside, carefully tape the fibre-optic cable to the CAT-5 cable.

4 Pull the cables through from inside the building.

Note: Fibre-optic cable must not be subjected to excessive strain, kinked or bentbeyond its operating limit. Bend radius should not be less than 30mm.

5 (Fibre-based systems only) Separate the fibre-optic and CAT-5 cables.

6 Use trays or trunking to route the cables to the site of the indoor equipment.

Caution: If using long CAT-5 or fibre cable runs in conjunction with cable trays,especially where other cables exit, avoid pulling pulling cables through quickly– the friction can cause the outer sheath to melt, and may damage other cablesin the tray.

7 Secure the indoor portion of the cables, using zip ties or similar.

8 Make good any holes in the exterior wall using a suitable waterproof sealant.


Chapter 4I N S T A L L I N G A W A L L B O X

This chapter explains how to install a Wall Box andits associated power supply unit

OverviewThis chapter explains how to install a Wall Box.

Wall Box functionality and lightning surge suppressionThe primary function of the Wall Box is to combine Ethernet and –48V DC power onto a single CAT-5E cable. It also provides supplementary surge protection to that inherent in the IDU, to ensure that the IDU 'Ethernet (Wall Box)' port can withstand the basic surge test levels of ITU-T Recommendations K.20, K.21, and BS EN 61000-4-5.

For primary protection, particularly in areas of high lightning activity, a suitable outdoor surge arrestor should be fitted. Cambridge Broadband recommends the Lightning Protected Repeater Box (LP-CODU), or the PolyPhaser IX-2H1DC72/W, which can be installed with a pole-mount kit or wall-mounted with an earthing terminal bracket.

Wall Box models covered in this chapterThere are two models of Wall Box:• WB-ASM-1517 – uses type 110 punchdown connector

• WB-ASM-2138 – uses RJ45 connector

Before continuing, you should have performed the outdoor part of the installation for any Subscriber CODUs following the instructions in Installing outdoor units (ODUs) on page 23 and Installing outdoor cables on page 35.

Note: The Wall Box is included in the ODU packing box.

WB-ASM-1517 WB-ASM-2138type 110 RJ45


This chapter does not include instructions for installing optional indoor equipment. Please see Installing optional indoor equipment on page 197.

Warning: All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trainedpersonnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Be sure toread the Safety notices on page 4.

Warning: It is extremely important that you use the correct power-signal wiringscheme for your system type. Please see Wall Box/Ethernet interface onpage 163.

Note: All ODU CAT-5 connections use straight-through Ethernet wiring.

I n s t a l l i n g a W a l l B o x s · 5 3

Tools and equipment requiredTo install either type of Wall Box you will need the following:• Cable stripping device

• Cross-head screwdriver

• Power Supply (customer-specific, PSU-ELE-XXXX, supplied)

• Earthing strap (not supplied)

• Level

• Drill

• 6mm drill bit

• 2 x 6mm screws and rawlplugs

WB-ASM-1517

To install a type WB-ASM-1517 Wall Box, you will also need:• IDC punchdown tool with type 110 blade

Note: It is very important to use the correct blade:

• Electrical snips (optional)

WB-ASM-2138

To install a type WB-ASM-2138 Wall Box, you will also need:• CAT-5 RJ45 crimping tool

• RJ45 connector

CORRECTtype 110

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Install the Wall Box

Note: Do not switch on any units – you only do this when all the physicalinstallation is complete, and you’re ready to commission the equipment asdescribed later in this guide.

The indoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 – for stationary use at non-weather protected locations. Please see Indoor equipment requirements on page 6 for details.

Warning: All units requiring a –48V DC supply must be supplied via a –48V DCsafety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001.Additionally the Power Supply Unit shall withstand surges in accordance withEN 60065:2001 Cl. 10.1 or an equivalent.

The supply used for the unit shall be in accordance with ETSI EN 300 132-2.

Mount the Wall BoxTo mount the Wall Box on the internal wall:

1 Ensure that you have a suitable location to install the Wall Box. This should be on a vertical wall, as close as possible to the point of entry of the CAT-5 cable from the ODU. It should also be close to a suitable power-outlet.

2 Remove the cover from the Wall Box using a cross-head screwdriver.

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3 Locate the two holes in the casing that you’ll use to secure the unit to the wall (these are in the same relative position for both types of Wall Box):

4 Offer the unit up to the wall, check it is level and mark the position of the two screw holes.

5 Using a 6mm drill bit, drill two holes at the marked positions.

6 Fit two rawl plugs, place the Wall Box in position and screw into place.

7 Using a sharp knife, make a cross-shaped cut in the cable entry grommet:

8 Pass the unterminated end of the ODU CAT-5 cable through the cable entry grommet and through the loop of the cable retaining strap (do not tighten the retaining strap yet):

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Terminate the CAT-5 cable

WB-ASM-1517

To terminate teh CAT-5 cable at the punchdown connector:

1 Using the cable stripping device, strip 50mm from the outer shielding of the CAT-5 cable.

2 Using a IDC punchdown tool with type 110 blade, terminate the CAT-5 cable at the punch-down block. Please see Wall Box/Ethernet interface on page 163 for more information.

Note: It is very important to use the correct blade:

Warning: You must use the correct termination tool. Using a screwdriver or theincorrect tool will damage the Wall Box and invalidate your warranty.

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To terminate the CAT-5 cable at the RJ45 socket:

1 Terminate the CAT-5 cable using an RJ45 connector using the straight-through Ethernet wiring system (see page 160).

2 Plug the RJ45 connector into the RJ45 socket on the Wall Box PCB.

Complete the installation1 Tighten the cable retaining strap and replace the cover of the Wall Box.

2 Connect the earthing strap to the Wall Box, and to a suitable earthing point.

3 Connect Wall Box Power Supply Unit to a mains outlet using its IEC power cord. Do not switch on at the mains outlet yet.

4 Connect the Power Supply Unit to the Wall Box using the integral cable with the 4-pin power connector:

RJ45 socket

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Using the Wall Box PSU to power an LP-CODU directly

Note: You must take the information in Calculating cable lengths on page 176into account to ensure correct operation.

In most cases, the CAT-5 cable between the Wall Box and the first LP-CODU provides power. This cable is generally quite short. However, to inject power directly to an LP-CODU the Wall Box PSU needs to be modified.

To inject power to an LP-CODU, you need to cut off the existing 4-pin connector from the Wall Box PSU and join the two cores to a higher grade 2-core power cable, using the supplied (or another suitable) terminal block.

1 Unplug the Wall Box PSU from the power outlet and cut off the 4-pin connector.

2 Unplug the Wall Box PSU from the Wall Box.

3 Strip back to expose about 20mm of the cores (and shield, if there is one).

4 Connect a digital voltmeter to the cores, switch on and check which core is –48V and which is 0V; make a note.

5 Make the power/shield connections in the terminal block as shown in the diagram above.

The Wall Box will then be powered via the CAT-5 cable back from an LP-CODU. There is no need for a separate PSU; do not connect one to the Wall Box.

Note: We suggest that you put a notice on the Wall Box stating that it ispowered remotely, and that nobody should connect a PSU directly to it. Youcan also place insulating tape over the Wall Box power socket.

Wall Box PSU, with4-pin connector cut off

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to LP-CODU


What next?

Setting up the Compaq iPAQ on page 107Now you’ve connected up the Wall Box, you’re ready to:• Connect to an optional E1 Concentrator or other ATM equipment – see

Terminating the SAP fibre cable on page 61

• Commission the SAP. Please start at Obtaining the VectaStar release software on page 67.


Chapter 5TE R M I N A T I N G T H E S A P F I B R E C A B L E

This chapter explains how to connect to ATMequipment at a Stand-alone AP (SAP)

OverviewThis chapter explains how to connect the fibre cable from a SAP ODU to indoor ATM equipment, such as:• An E1 Concentrator

• A third-party ATM router

Before continuing, you should have followed the instructions in Installing a Wall Box on page 51.

Warning: All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trainedpersonnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Be sure toread the Safety notices on page 4.

Warning: If connections are made to units when powered on (e.g. networkconnection), ESD precautions must be undertaken to ensure that noelectrostatic discharge is possible.

Note: For details of power cable requirements, connector types and wiringinstructions, please see Splicing and terminating cables on page 151.

2.5A T 250VHRC CERAMIC

E1 Concentrator

8E1

1 2 3 4 6 7 8STATION CLOCK2.048MHz

ATM STATUS 5

100 BaseT

48V DC

Wall Box

STM-1 Fibre

E1 Concentrator

Wall Box

100 BaseT &48V DCover CAT-5

100 BaseT &48V DCover CAT-5

STM-1 Fibre

ATM

3rd-party ATMinfrastructure

100 BaseT

48V DC


Tools and equipment requiredYou’ll need the following tools and equipment:• Flat-bladed screwdriver

• Cable stripping device (optional)

• 2-core Telecomms cable (if making up your own power cable)

• Cross-head screwdriver

• Electrical snips (optional)

• Cable ties for securing E1 Concentrator cables.

• Earthing strap with spade connector M6-M6

• Up to 8 RJ45 cables for E1 traffic connections

Recommended installation locationsThe indoor equipment meets the requirements of ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 class 3.1 – for stationary use at non-weather protected locations. Please see Indoor equipment requirements on page 6.

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Connecting to an E1 ConcentratorFollow the instructions in this section if you are connecting directly to an E1 Concentrator (BSC-E1CON-8) supplied by Cambridge Broadband Limited.

Supplied componentsThe E1 Concentrator package should contain the following:• E1 Concentrator unit (BSC-E1CON-8)

• SC-SC back-to-back connector

• SC-MTRJ adaptor

Extra components requiredThe following components are not supplied (and should be ordered separately):• PSU-ELE-1026 – PSU 48V 70W

• Neutrix-to-Phoenix power interconnect cable, BSC-CNN-1409, to connect the E1 Concentrator to PSU.

Make up and connect the E1 Concentrator power cableIn a SAP system, an E1 Concentrator uses a standard –48V PSU. However, you will need to modify the power cable by removing the existing 4-pin connector and replacing it with a Phoenix connector, so that you can connect it to the E1 Concentrator.

1 Cut the 4-pin connector from the end of the supplied PSU power cable.

2 Fit a Phoenix connector in its place, using the instructions in Wiring a Phoenix power connector on page 157.

3 Connect the green Phoenix plug to the power-in connector on the rear of the E1 Concentrator:

power connector


Install the earthing strap

Warning: On the back of all units requiring a –48V DC supply, a user-suppliedfunctional earthing conductor, 1.5mm2 cross-sectional area / 14 AWG or larger, mustbe permanently connected from the functional earth bolt (identified by the graphicsymbol 60417-2 2 IEC-5017) to an earth point in the building installation. This boltshould not be used as a Protective Earth Terminal.

1 Connect an earthing strap from the E1 Concentrator to a suitable earthing point.

Connect the ODU signal cableTo connect the ODU signal cable:

1 Remove the protectors from the SC connectors on the ODU signal cable (FIB-ODU-XXX), the SC-SC adapter and the SC-MTRJ adapter.

2 Connect the SC-SC adapter to the end of the ODU signal cable.

3 Connect the other side of the SC-SC adapter to the SC end of the SC-MTRJ adapter.

4 Remove the protector from the MTRJ end of the adapter.

5 Connect the MTRJ adapter to the ATM port on the E1 Concentrator.

6 Make connections from ports 1 through 8 on the E1 Concentrator to E1 network equipment, as detailed in any customer-specific site survey/installation instructions.

Connect an external clock signal cable (optional)If you’re using an external clock signal, you’ll need to provide your own co-axial cable to connect from the BNC connector on the E1 Concentrator:

1 Connect the co-axial cable to the STATION CLOCK connector on the E1 Concentrator.

See E1 synchronous clock signal – BNC connection on page 161 for more details.

earth bolt


E1 Concentrator

8E1


ATM STATUS 5

ATM port STATION CLOCK clock source

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Connecting to third-party ATM equipmentThis section assumes that you have a third-party ATM infrastructure already in place.

1 Connect the ODU fibre signal cable to the third-party ATM router.

– If connecting to an SC socket, simply remove th protectors from the SC connector at the indoor end of the ODU signal cable (FIB-ODU-XXX) and connect directly to the third-party ATM equipment.

– If connecting to an MTRJ socket, follow the instructions in Connect the ODU signal cable on page 65 to convert the signal cable to an MTRJ connector.

What next?Now you’ve connected to the ATM infrastructure, you’re ready to switch on and commission the SAP. Please start at Obtaining the VectaStar release software on page 67.

Other E1 considerations (network configurations and Mux connections for example) are covered in the Applications & Services Guide and the EMS Reference Guide.


Chapter 6O B T A I N I N G T H E V E C T A S T A R R E L E A S E S O F T W A R E

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to get the VectaStar software onto an Installation Laptop PC, prior to installing the software onto a SAP.

Obtaining the softwareYou can use either of the following methods to obtain the release software:• Download the software archive from the cbl-

support web site – see below.

• Obtain the software from the latest distribution CD – see page 71.

Downloading the release softwareIf you need to download the latest release of the VectaStar software archive, proceed as follows:

1 Switch on the machine and log in as root.

2 Ensure you have a working Internet connection.

3 Start a web browser and go to the following URL:


4 Click on the release software link.

5 Enter your username and password for the VectaStar Support Area (these should have been supplied to you by Cambridge Broadband Limited) and click OK.



6 Click on the link to the software release you are going to install. For most customers this will be the latest release (i.e. the version will be different from that shown below).

Note: SAPs are ONLY supported on SW Releases 3.4 and later.

7 Right-click on the link to the Tarball with all components on the CD and choose Save Link As.

8 Choose to save the file in the /root directory.

The file will be downloaded to your computer. It will be called something like VSCD_3.4.x-y.tgz, where x is the revision and y is the build number. This is a compressed tar file containing a copy of all the files that are released on the VectaStar software CD. (If you choose to download this file on a Windows machine, you should be able to open and view it with WinZip.)

software

md5

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9 Still in the web browser, click on the md5sum for this release link and make a note of the checksum values (or copy the displayed values to a text file for later use). You should see something like this:

10 Close the browser window.

11 Open a shell window by clicking on the Konsole icon:

12 Enter the following commands at the prompt (> in this example):

You should see a listing containing the tar file you’ve just downloaded. This listing will show the size of the file that you have just downloaded.

13 Check that the file downloaded with no errors:

– Check that the downloaded file size is the same as that stated on the cbl-support web site for the release you’ve selected.

– Confirm the md5 checksum with that stated on the cbl-support web site: Run the following command and check the result against the value obtained in step 9 above:

Unpack the tarball1 To unpack the downloaded tarball, enter the following command:

This will place a directory VSCD_3.4.x-y in /root on the Installation Laptop PC and create a symlink to this directory, called /root/VSCD.

de5887da2f9a49e8e24826754d59ab30 VSCD_3.4.x-y.tgz8c510073308e0067e3bd6c85acef5d01 VSCD_3.4.x-y_SWonly.tgz9ee3965e4821c747106f1304d3d3525a Documents.tgz854b07f59b7f35a57f2b18fc9517f1a9 VS_Install.tgzf5937749f9dbcc2a99a6cb76626878f0 vs-toolbox-3.4.XX-8.iso357863531b26b0445b0f784c2325e42f VSCD_3.4.x-y.iso

> cd /root> ls -alh

> md5sum VSCD_3.4.x-y.tgz

> tar zxvf VSCD_3.4.x-y.tgz


Change to the VSCD directory1 Change to the VSCD directory:

2 Go to Verifying the software components on page 72.

Obtaining the release software from the distribution CD

Note: Use this method if you’re not downloading the latest release softwarefrom the cbl-support website.

Mount the CD

If you have the latest copy of the distribution CD, you can mount the distribution CD on a Linux PC:

1 Insert the release CD into the CD-ROM drive

2 Mount the CD:

Change to the VSCD directory1 Change to the VSCD directory:

> cd /root/VSCD

> cd /root> mkdir /root/VSCD> mount /dev/cdrom /root/VSCD

> cd /root/VSCD

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Verifying the software componentsWhether you have downloaded the file or mounted the CD, it is important to verify the integrity of the files.

1 List the contents the /root/VSCD directory:

2 Use the md5sum command to verify the software components:

3 If the checksum is correct, each line of the output should read OK.

If there is a problem, with a particular component, the line will end with FAILED and the final line of the output will show a WARNING that 1 or more files did not match:

4 If a component fails the checksum test, try to download the file again. If that is not successful, please contact CBL Support.

> ls -l

total 408drwxr-xr-x 5 root wheel 170 Nov 29 14:02 BStn_VectaStardrwxr-xr-x 27 root wheel 918 Mar 19 2005 COPYINGdrwxr-xr-x 6 root wheel 204 Nov 29 14:01 CPE_VectaStardrwxr-xr-x 8 root wheel 272 Nov 3 13:54 Documentsdrwxr-xr-x 5 root wheel 170 Nov 29 14:02 EMS_Linuxdrwxr-xr-x 6 root wheel 204 Nov 29 14:01 EMS_Sparclrwxr-xr-x 1 root wheel 15 Jan 3 15:40 Embedded -> BStn_VectaStar/drwxr-xr-x 27 root wheel 918 Nov 29 14:02 MIBs-rw-r--r-- 1 root wheel 5269 Nov 29 14:01 Readme.txtdrwxr-xr-x 12 root wheel 408 Oct 31 16:21 Stressnets-rw-r--r-- 1 root wheel 25 Jul 13 2004 autorun.inf-rw-r--r-- 1 root wheel 7358 Jul 13 2004 cbl.ico-rw-r--r-- 1 root wheel 811 Jan 11 2005 copyright.txt-rw-r--r-- 1 root wheel 174650 Nov 29 14:03 md5sum.txt-rw-r--r-- 1 root wheel 330 Nov 29 14:02 version.dat

> md5sum -c md5sum.txt./EMS_Linux/vectastar-3.4.XX-i386.tar.gz: OK./Documents/tech_notes/008_VS_Link_budget_tool_version_v3.5b.xls: OK./Documents/tech_notes/010_PIR-CIR_v0.6.xls: OK./Documents/tech_notes/014_CPE_LEDs-5.pdf: OK......./copyright.txt: OK./version.dat: OK./autorun.inf: OK./cbl.ico: OK./Readme.txt: OK>

./autorun.inf: FAILED

./cbl.ico: OK

./Readme.txt: OKmd5sum: WARNING: 1 of 639 computed checksums did NOT match


Late changes to the softwareIf you are downloading from the web site, check to see if there is a separate release note that is more recent than the CD. If there is, then download this file. If there is no release note on the web site, the latest release notes are in the VSCD/Documents folder. Please review the release notes before proceeding with the install or upgrade. These may contain essential information that was not available when the manuals were written.

What next?Now you’re ready to copy the VectaStar software onto an EMS workstation, as described in the next chapter.

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Chapter 7C O N F I G U R I N G A S T A N D - A L O N E A C C E S S P O I N T ( S A P )

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to connect an Installation Laptop PC to the SAP Wall Box and make some initial system configuration changes to a SAP so that it can run on your network. This involves running a utility called configtool that resides on the SAP (installed as part of the VectaStar software). We’ll only make a few configuration changes. The full list of commands and syntax is given in configtool command reference (SAP) on page 137.• You should already have placed the release software onto the Installation Laptop

PC via download or the release CD as described in the previous chapter.

• You’ll need a straight-through Ethernet cable – see page 102 for instructions on making one.

–


Settings you will need to change using configtoolAfter installation you need to change/set the system settings listed in the table below. Later in the chapter, we’ll use the example settings in the last column, but obviously your requirements will differ:

Note: You should use the configtool command line facility to do this, ratherthan attempting to edit individual configuration files.

Changes to timezone, date and time need to be followed by a service vectastarrestart, and this will need a maintenance outage on the Base Station.

Other configuration changes

You will also need to:• change the root password on the SAP

• set up static routing

• set up ssh access.

See Other configuration changes you’ll need to make on page 83.

Item configtool menu

Description Example setting

Remote access configuration

hosts access List of EMS workstations that may manage this SAP

192.168.116.251

Wired interface configuration

ipaddr eth0

IP settings for the management interface

192.168.116.254

netmask eth0 255.255.255.0

gateway eth0 192.168.116.250

vlanida

a. This setting is not mandatory. If untagged, mgmt traffic is not separate from data traffic.

eth0 21

Logging

remote syslog Where to send syslog messages in addition to the local disk.

192.168.116.251

trapdest snmp Where to send traps, typically the local APC and an EMS workstation

127.0.0.1192.168.116.251

VectaStar configuration

type vectastar The AP type (e.g. SAP) SAP

ipaddr vectastar The CLIP IP address 10.254.$AP.254

netmask vectastar The CLIP IP netmask 255.255.0.0

port vectastar The network port type ATMoE

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Change the Installation Laptop PC IP addressYou will probably need to change the IP address of an Installation Laptop PC so that it can communicate with the SAP Wall Box. The IP address of the Wall Box is set to 192.168.1.1 at the factory. You need the IP address of the Installation Laptop PC to be 192.168.1.251.

To check the IP address of an Installation Laptop PC:

1 If you haven’t already done so, switch on the Installation Laptop PC, boot into Linux and log in as root.

2 Open a shell window.

3 At the command line prompt, enter the following command:

Note: (Only enter the text shown in bold – the ‘>’ symbol is just the prompt,which may be different on your machine.)

The IP address of the Installation Laptop PC should be displayed:

You’re looking for the line that starts inet addr: and in the above example the IP address of the Installation Laptop PC is currently 192.168.11.222

To avoid having to change configuration files permanently, you can temporarily change the IP address of the Installation Laptop PC for the duration of the installation process (i.e. when you reboot the Installation Laptop PC, the IP address will revert to its original setting).

4 To change the IP address temporarily to 192.168.1.251, enter the following:

(Alternatively, please see page 101 for instructions on changing IP addresses permanently on a Linux machine.)

> ifconfig eth0

eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:08:9B:1B:34:2Dinet addr:192.168.11.222 Bcast:192.168.11.255 Mask:255.255.255.0UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1RX packets:120783 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0TX packets:5843 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0collisions:0 txqueuelen:100Interrupt:10

> ifconfig eth0 up 192.168.1.251 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.1.255

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Connect the Installation Laptop PC to the SAPTo connect an Installation Laptop PC to the SAP Wall Box:

1 Make sure the power to the SAP Wall Box is OFF.

2 Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable (see page 160) to the Ethernet port on the Installation Laptop PC.

3 Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the Wall Box.

4 Turn on the power to the SAP Wall Box.

Start configtoolTo start configtool:

1 Open a shell window on the Installation Laptop PC.

2 Log onto the SAP as root (enter the password when prompted):

3 Start configtool:

You will be presented with configtool’s main menu followed by a prompt:

# ssh [email protected]

# configtool

VectaStar Configuration-----------------------

access Remote access configuration eth0 Wired interface configuration syslog Syslog configuration snmp Network Management configuration vectastar VectaStar configuration write Write modified configuration quit Quit

–

ODU

–48 VDC

GND

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

STATUS



Ethernet port


Make the configuration changesIn this section, we’ll take you through the steps necessary to change the settings shown on page 77.

Note: We’ll use the example settings shown in the last column of the table onpage 77; you’ll need to replace some of these with settings appropriate to yournetwork and geographical location.

Enter the commands shown in bold in the following steps.

1 Allow any EMS workstation PCs (e.g. 192.168.116.251) to manage this SAP:

Note that the hosts set command overwrites any existing host definitions.

2 Set the SAP’s eth0 IP configuration:

(The vlanid setting is not mandatory, but if untagged, management traffic is not separated from data traffic.)

vs:main> access

Remote Access Configuration---------------------------

hosts Permitted hosts showall Show all settings up Return to main menu

vs:main:access> hosts set 192.168.116.251vs:main:access> showall Permitted Hosts: 192.168.116.251 [*]

vs:main:access> upvs:main> eth0

Wired Interface (eth0) Configuration------------------------------------

ipaddr IP address netmask Netmask broadcast Broadcast showall Show all settings up Return to main menu

vs:main:eth0> ipaddr set 192.168.116.254vs:main:eth0> netmask set 255.255.255.0vs:main:eth0> broadcast set 192.168.116.255vs:main:eth0> gateway set 192.168.116.250vs:main:eth0> vlanid set 21vs:main:eth0> showall IP address: 192.168.116.254 [*] Netmask: 255.255.255.0 [*] Broadcast: 192.168.116.255 [*] Gateway: 192.168.116.250 [* VLAN tag: 21 [*]


3 Set the destinations for syslog messages:

4 Add an EMS workstation as a destination for snmp traps:

Note: If you use trapdest set instead of trapdest add, this will overwritethe default of 127.0.0.1 (localhost)The community string (:public: in this case) and port (:162) are optional (asdescribed in snmp submenu on page 176). If you don’t specify them, thesevalues will be used as defaults. You only need to supply values if you need themto be different from these defaults.

5 Configure the VectaStar parameters:

vs:main:eth0> upvs:main> syslog

Syslog Configuration--------------------

remote Remote log destination showall Show all settings up Return to main menu

vs:main:syslog> remote set 192.168.116.251vs:main:syslog> remote Remote destination: 192.168.116.251 [*]

vs:main:syslog> upvs:main> snmp

Network Management Configuration--------------------------------

trapdest Trap destinations up Return to main menu

vs:main:snmp> trapdest add 192.168.116.251:public:162vs:main:snmp> trapdest Trap destinations: 127.0.0.1:public:162 192.168.116.251:public:162 [*]

vs:main:snmp> upvs:main> vectastar


type AP type ipaddr CLIP IP address netmask CLIP Netmask port Network port showall Show all settings up Return to main menu

vs:main:vectastar> ipaddr set 10.254.$AP.254vs:main:vectastar> netmask set 255.255.255.0vs:main:vectastar> port set ATMoEvs:main:vectastar> showall AP type: SAP [*] IP address: 10.254.$AP.254 [*] Netmask: 255.255.255.0 [*] Network port: ATMoE [*]


Write the configuration changesNow you’ve set up the changes to the SAP configuration, you need to apply them:

1 Return to the main menu and write your changes (type yes when prompted to apply the changes):

Note: As you’re making these changes via the network connection, theconnection will be lost.

Finishing off1 Close the shell window on the Installation Laptop PC by clicking the Close icon.

2 If you changed the IP address on the Installation Laptop PC, you can reset it to its original value. See page 104.

3 Go to Setting up an EMS workstation on page 85.

vs:main:vectastar> upvs:mvs:main> writeThe following parameters have been changed and applying these changes will result in a loss of service SNMP trap destination Are you sure you wish to apply these changes now? (Yes/No) YesShutting down kernel logger: [ OK ]Shutting down system logger: [ OK ]Starting system logger: [ OK ]Starting kernel logger: [ OK ]vs:main>


Other configuration changes you’ll need to make

Changing the root passwordYou need to log in as root using the current password. You do this over the network (from an EMS workstation).

1 At the login prompt, enter your root password and press Return.

2 Type passwd and enter the new UNIX password twice when prompted:

3 Check that you get the ‘Password changed’ message shown above.

Configuring static routingAs well as the default route defined in configtool, you can add routes to the SAP when the interfaces are created, by editing /flashC/icu/static-routes

The syntax is:

For example, to add a route to the 192.168.10.0/24 network via the gateway 10.0.0.1 when the management interface eth0 is brought up, use this line in the static-routes file:

Configuring ssh accessIf you are familiar with ssh, you will want to add your public keys to the authorised login for root:

vectastar# passwdChanging password for rootEnter old password:Enter new password:Re-type new password:Password changed.

<device> <net|host> <destination> netmask <netmask> gw <gateway>

eth0 net 192.168.10.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 gw 10.0.0.54

cat mypublickey >> /root/.ssh/authorized_keys



Chapter 8S E T T I N G U P A N E M S W O R K S T A T I O N

IntroductionThis chapter explains how install the VectaStar EMS software onto an EMS workstation.

See the Technical note clb006 (EMS PC hardware requirements) on the cbl-support site for the minimum specification of an EMS workstation.

Getting the EMS software onto the EMS workstationYou can either copy the tarball you downloaded in Downloading the release software on page 68, or use the distribution CD.

Copying the software release from the Installation Laptop PCIf you downloaded the software release onto the Installation Laptop PC, you can copy it onto the EMS workstation:1 Make sure the Installation Laptop PC has a suitable IP address to enable it to

communicate with other machines on your NOC management LAN (in particular, the machine that will be used as the EMS workstation). This may simply be a matter of putting the Installation Laptop PC into DHCP client mode.

2 Connect the Installation Laptop PC to the NOC management LAN using a straight-through Ethernet cable.

3 Open a shell window on the Installation Laptop PC and log in as root.

4 Change to the root directory.

5 Copy the tarball to the /tmp directory on the EMS workstation:

where user is an account on the EMS workstation and ems is the hostname or IP address of the EMS workstation. You may need to enter the password for the user account.

6 Log onto the EMS workstation:

> cd /root

> scp VSCD_3.3.x-y.tgz user@ems:/tmp

> ssh user@ems



7 Become the superuser (enter the root password when prompted):

8 Unpack the tarball:

9 Change to the VSCD directory:

Mounting the software release CDIf you installed the VectaStar software from the release CD, insert the release CD into the EMS workstation. Depending on the distribution that you have installed, the CD may be automatically mounted, or you may need to mount it manually.

To mount the CD manually:

1 Log in to the EMS workstation as root.

2 Enter the following commands:

3 Do one of the following:

– Change to the directory where the CD was automatically mounted, e.g.

– If the CD was mounted manually, change to /root/VSCD.

Note: These instructions assume that the CD is mounted at /root/VSCD. Youneed to take account of this in the following example.

> suPassword:

> cd /root> tar zxvf VSCD_3.4.x-y.tgz

> cd /root/VSCD

> cd /root> mkdir VSCD> mount /dev/cdrom /root/VSCD

> cd /mnt/cdrom

> cd /root/VSCD

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Installing the EMS softwareTo install the EMS software:

1 Change to the directory containing the EMS software:

2 Install the EMS software:

3 Confirm that the text at the end of the installation ended with “Installation successful”

What next?Having installed the EMS software, go to Configuring a Stand-alone Access Point (SAP) on page 75.

> cd /root/VSCD/EMS_Linux

> ./install.sh EMS PPCimgwarning: RPMS/Intel/openssl096b-0.9.6b-14.1.i386.rpm: Header V3 DSA signature: NOKEY, key ID 4f2a6fd2Preparing... ########################################### [100%] 1:openssl096b ########################################### [100%]Preparing... ########################################### [100%] 1:libsmi ########################################### [ 33%] 2:vs-net-snmp-libs ########################################### [ 67%] 3:vectastar-mgmt ########################################### [100%]Starting VectaStar Alarm Daemon: Preparing... ########################################### [100%] 1:vectastar-ppcimages ########################################### [100%]Installation successful#


Chapter 9C O N F I G U R I N G A S A P A N D A D D I N G U S E R S

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to create and configure a SAP using the Element Management System (EMS) software you have just installed.

It is a ‘quick start’ guide for using the EMS. For full instructions, please read the VectaStar EMS Reference Guide.

It also explains how to prepare the SAP for when Users try to register. The procedure we describe here is again a quick start method; it assumes Users connect using dynamic VCIs terminated at the SAP (rather than, for example, using static VCIs via a backhaul port). Refer to the EMS Reference Guide for instructions on modifying individual User configurations and the Applications & Services Guide for more general advice on VectaStar VCs.

Assumptions we’ve madeFor the purposes of this manual, we have assumed:• You are running the EMS software on an EMS workstation connected to your NOC

management LAN.

• Your NOC management LAN is configured to communicate with devices in the 192.168.116.xxx domain.

Connect the SAP Wall Box1 Using a straight-through Ethernet cable, connect the SAP Wall Box Ethernet port to

your NOC management LAN.

Log onto the EMS workstation as root1 Either log onto the EMS workstation as root, or log in using another user account

and become root:

# suPassword:#

–

ODU

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GND

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

STATUS



Ethernet port

Wall Box


Check the default (root) user account is enabledThe VectaStar EMS software needs to know which users can access and use the different VectaStar EMS tools. By default, the root user is the only Unix user allowed to use the EMS. To run the User Administration Tool and check this, proceed as follows:

1 At the command prompt, type vssetup to start the User Administration Tool:

2 If this is the first time you have used the EMS, you will probably be reminded that you need to add one or more Operator accounts (using configtool), rather than just allowing the root user (se users submenu on page 175). Click OK to continue.

This will start the User Administration Tool:

3 Select the root user entry and click Edit.

The settings should match those shown below:

4 Click Cancel, then click Exit.

We recommend that you create other users to enable operators to manage the system without having to know the root password. You must first create such users with configtool (see users submenu on page 175). The chapter Managing EMS user accounts in the EMS Reference Guide explains how to give such users access to the EMS.

# vssetup

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Create a SAP‘Creating’ a Base Station means telling the EMS that the SAP exists and that it can be managed from the EMS workstation.

You can create as many SAPs as necessary by repeating these instructions.

1 At the command prompt, type vsnet to start the Network Tool:

This will start the Network Tool:

This shows all SAPs currently on your network.

2 Display the Base Stations tab and click Add.

3 Enter the IP address of the Base Station.

For example, enter 192.168.116.254.

4 If you’re creating a Stand-alone Access Point, click to check Stand-alone access point (i.e. not APC).

5 Click Add.

6 Click OK to confirm that you want to create the Base Station.

The SAP’s entry will appear in the Base Stations tab.

Note: If you want to refer to the SAP by host name, the host name will need tobe included in your hosts file or DNS configuration. Your system administratorwill be able to explain how to do this.

# vsnet


Set up the radio channelisationRadio channelisation must be specified here before you can allocate those radio channels to SAPs. You should create as many radio channels as necessary by repeating the instructions in this section.

To add a new radio channel and make it available for allocation:

1 In the Network Tool, display the Channelisation tab.

2 Click Add to display the Add a Radio Channel dialog:

3 Select the channel band (3.5 or 10.5GHz).

4 Enter the downstream frequency and upstream frequency in the resulting Add Radio Channel dialog.

Note: The values in the dialog are expressed in kHz, not GHz.

The US and DS channels must be:

– integer multiples of 125kHz (for 3.5GHz systems) or 250kHz (for 10.5GHz systems)

– supported by the hardware. For example, a low band (3.4GHz to 3.6GHz) radio cannot be set to 3.7GHz

Make a note of the channels you create, as you’ll need to know them if you use the method described in the CPE Installation Guide when provisioning a User.


5 Select the bandwidth from the drop-down menu. This presents a fixed set of bandwidth/symbol combinations. In the table below, the new combinations are shown in bold:

Note: There are now two options for both a 3.5MHz and 7.0MHz RF channelalong with an additional 10MHz channel. VS channels with a higher symbolrate have a higher utilisation of the RF channel bandwidth. This may causereduced adjacent channel performance in some deployments; please contactCustomer Services for more information.

6 Click Add.

7 Click OK when prompted to confirm the channel.

The new radio channel’s details will appear in the Channelisation tab.

Note: The above process does not associate any radio channel with a SAP, itonly makes them available for selection when you later come to configure APchannelisation using either the Base Station Configuration Tool or the AP ODUConfiguration Tool.

Name in vsnet RF Channel Bandwidth (kHz)

Symbol Rate (kHz) Gross throughput at 64 QAM (Mb/s)

1750a

a. Not available for 10.5GHz

1750 1250 7.5

2500a 2500 2000 12.0

3500 3500 2500 15.0

3550 3500 2857 17.1

5000 5000 4000 24.0

7000 7000 5000 30.0

7050 7000 5714 34.2

10000 10000 8000 48.0

14000 14000 10000 60.0


Allocate the radio channelsHaving set up your radio channels, you need to allocate them to your SAPs.

1 Display the Base Stations tab in the Network Tool and select the SAP.

2 Click Configure to display the Base Station Configuration Tool. The BS Hardware tab should be displayed by default:

– Obviously with a SAP, there will only be one AP and an optional single E1 Concentrator

– No tick indicates the AP is provisioned but not present (e.g. it may be switched off).

– An orange tick indicates the AP is present, but not configured.

– A green tick indicates an AP is present and configured.

Unless you have switched any off, all the AP entries should have orange ticks.

3 If necessary, click Get to update the entries in the Access Points tab.

4 In the Location field, enter a string describing the location of the Base Station, then click the Set button next to this field.

Note: Don’t forget to click Set – you need to do this every time you change anoption using the EMS, to make sure it takes effect.

5 In the Contact Details field, enter the contact details of the administrator of the SAP (this is normally an email address, or a telephone number), then click Set.


6 In the Access Points tab, select an AP entry and click Configure.

Note: You’ll need to select the AP with the appropriate AP Identifier (this is thesame as the AUID on the label on the rear of the physical ODU).

This will display the ODU Configuration Tool, allowing you to configure the radio channelisation and other options for your selected AP. Initially, the channels are disabled:

7 In the Location field, enter the a string describing the ODU-specific details of the AP (e.g. the area it illuminates), then click the Set button next to this field.

8 Decide which channel you want to use for this AP.

9 Click Select.

10 Select the channel you want to use for this AP from the list and click OK:


The channel will appear in orange text in the Channelisation tab of the ODU Configuration Tool (showing that it has been modified but not set):

11 Click Set to apply the change.

Note: Don’t forget to click Set – you need to do this every time you change anoption using the EMS, to make sure it takes effect.

A confirmation window will appear asking to restart the AP-ODU for the channel change to take place.

12 Click Restart ODU.

When you’ve finished, you’ll see the Upstream and Downstream frequencies, and the Bandwidth have been set for this AP.

13 If you have been told by Cambridge Broadband Limited to set other options for your Base Station, display the Options tab and follow the instructions you have been given (for example, you may have been told to set specific parameters for the optimal radio performance).

14 Choose File > Exit from the ODU Configuration Tool menu bar.

15 In the Base Station Configuration Tool window, click Get in the Access Points tab to update the AP information.

You may need to click Get a couple of times before all the entries have green ticks against them (indicating that they are present and configured).

Note: You must click Get to update this screen – it does not updateautomatically if the status of the equipment changes.


Upgrade the SAP softwareIf you are configuring a SAP, you need to ensure that you are running the latest version of the VectsStar software:

1 Select the SAP in the Base Stations tab in the Network Tool.

2 Click Upgrade.

This will start the SAP Upgrade Tool.

3 The most up-to-date software available is selected automatically when the Upgrade Tool is started. To install a different version, choose the version of software you want to install from the Upgrade to version drop-down menu.

4 Click Upgrade Now.

The Upgrade Targets panel will show the status of any attempted upgrades. The procedure involves the following stages:

– Erasing Flash

– Upgrading

– Waiting for other upgrades to complete (depending on reboot mode)

– Waiting for manual reboot (depending on reboot mode)

– Rebooting (if selected)

– Completion


Configuring a serviceAt this stage it is best to read Services Overview in the Applications & Services Guide to understand the various services available and their capabilities.

Services can be pre-provisioned (created before a CPE has first registered), created when the CPE is registered, or created when the CPE is deregistered. If a CPE is registered, then adding or editing a service will take effect immediately.

There are two basic methods of adding a service to a CPE:• Modify the default VC configuration, so all CPEs registering start the same service

• Add a unique service to each CPE on a case-by-case basis

To take the next step and create a service, see Configuring User VCs in the EMS Reference Guide.

Editing a serviceAny edit to an existing service on a registered CPE will result in a short outage while the VC is being changed (this may require a short outage on critical customer lnks).

Changing the maximum cell sizeVectaStar is capable of supporting cell sizes up to 50km radius. However, in the default configuration, cell sizes are limited to a maximum size of 20km. To increase this limit it is necessary to specify the increased size in the driver configuration.

See Setting the maximum cell size in the chapter ODU Configuration Tool of the EMS Reference Guide.

What next?You have now provisioned your SAP so that a User can register. However, no User services have been configured, so any CPE’s registering will not be running any services. See Configuring a service above, otherwise log out.

You’ve now completed the SAP side of the setup and configuration procedure.


Recovering a SAPIf you ever need to recover a SAP (for example, if you cannot communicate with it from the EMS workstation) you may need to re-install the system software. This can only be done locally, by connecting an Installation Configuration Tool directly to the SAP Wall Box.

1 Set up the Installation Configuration Tool. Instructions depend on which Installation Configuration Tool you are using:

– Setting up the Compaq iPAQ on page 107

– Setting up the Zaurus SL-6000L on page 119

2 Reinstall the software. See Recovering a SAP system on page 131.


Appendix AE X T R A I N F O R M A T I O N

Ethernet cable pin assignments

Crossover Ethernet cableIf you don’t have a crossover Ethernet cable, you can make one up by wiring the RJ45 connectors as follows:

Straight-through Ethernet cableIf you don’t have a straight-through Ethernet cable, you can make one up by wiring the RJ45 connectors as follows:

1 WH/OR

2 OR

3 WH/GR

4 BL

5 WH/BL

6 GR

7 WH/BR

8 BR

1

8 1 WH/OR

2 OR

3 WH/GR

4 BL

5 WH/BL

6 GR

7 WH/BR

8 BR

1

8


Serial cable pin assignments

Crossover serial cableA crossover serial (RS232) cable is wired as follows:

• Pins 1 & 6 at one end are wired to pin 4 at the other end

• Pin 2 at one end is wired to pin 3 at the other end



1 DCD

2 RxD

3 TxD

4 DTR

5 GND

6 DSR

7 RTS

8 CTS

9 Ring

DCD 1

RxD 2

TxD 3

DTR 4

GND 5

DSR 6

RTS 7

CTS 8

Ring 9N/C

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Resetting the IP address of an Installation Laptop PC

Files you’ll need to edit1 This appendix explains how to reset the IP address of an Installation Laptop PC so

that it can communicate with the Base Station APC. It does not tell you how to set up a machine to work on your LAN.

You’ll need to change settings in the following files:• /etc/hosts

• /etc/sysconfig/network

• /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0

Use the kedit command to edit the files.

Changing IP address settingsFirst, you need to log in as root:

1 Switch on the computer and enter root as the username.

2 Enter your root password and click OK.

3 If no shell window appears by default, open one now by clicking on the Konsole icon:

4 Enter the following command:

5 Add the following lines to the /etc/hosts file:

6 Choose File > Save.

7 Choose File > Quit.


9 Change the HOSTNAME line to read:

10 Change the GATEWAY line to read:


[[email protected]]$ kedit /etc/hosts

192.168.0.251 vsconfig

[[email protected]]$ kedit /etc/sysconfig/network

HOSTNAME=vsconfig

GATEWAY=192.168.0.250




14 If necessary, change the file so that it reads as follows:



17 Reboot the machine:

[[email protected]]$ kedit /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0

DEVICE=eth0BOOTPRO=staticBROADCAST=192.168.0.255IPADDR=192.168.0.251NETMASK=255.255.255.0NETWORK=192.168.0.0ONBOOT=yes

[[email protected]]$ reboot

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A note on User IP addressesBy default, each CPE has a private management IP address to allow the APC to communicate with it. CPE IP addresses are generated automatically and take the following form:

10.254.$AP.$SUID

In the above example:• 10 is a class A private network.

• 254 is the Base Station network number. This allows each base station to have a unique address range for its private management network. In this software release this is set to 254.

• $AP is a variable that gets replaced by the port number of the Mux to which the AP is connected.

– In a Stand-alone AP (SAP) $AP=1

– If the User registers with the AP on Mux port 3, $AP=3.

• $SUID is a variable that is replaced by a unique identifier for the CPE (e.g. 1, 2, … 127).

So for example the seventeenth CPE to register with the AP connected to port 4 of the Mux will usually have the dynamic IP address of 10.254.4.17.

If you want to statically configure the management addresses of the CPEs, this can be done by entering a fixed IP address in the EMS. In this software release, these addresses should have the same first three octets as if they had been dynamically assigned. So, to set the IP address in the above example to a fixed value, the address 10.254.$AP.$SUID becomes 10.254.4.42.

Adding ssh keysAccess to the APC using ssh2 is enabled by default. For more on using ssh, see:

http://www.openssh.org

To add a new access key, go to the ssh configuration directory and add the new key to the file. For example:

cd /root/.sshcat <my_public_key> >> authorised_keys


http://www.openssh.org

Appendix BS E T T I N G U P T H E C O M P A Q I P A Q

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to set up the Compaq iPAQ Installation Configuration Tool to restore the VectaStar software on a SAP system.

The final section of this chapter explains how to download and install the latest release of VS_Install (the operating system for the Installation Configuration Tool). It is something you will do rarely, if at all.

Before you startBefore you follow the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have:• A suitable Windows PC with:

– a working Internet connection

– an application capable of unpacking zip and tar archives (e.g. WinZip).

• A CompactFlash/MMC card reader, connected to the PC.

• An MMC card (64MB or greater).

Note: We recommend that you keep one MMC card for each release of theVSTool software.

• A complete Compaq iPAQ Installation Configuration Tool kit (available from Cambridge Broadband). It should have the CompactFlash sleeve fitted.

• A valid account on the Cambridge Broadband support web site (http://www.cbl-support.com), for which you know the username and password.

You will also need the following if you’re going to update VS Install on the Compaq iPAQ:• A CompactFlash card (64MB or greater).



Compaq iPAQ features

Warning: In the event that you have both types of Installation ConfigurationTool, do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in theSharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.

The front and top panels of the Compaq iPAQ have the following features:

You’ll need to know about the items below:• 1 – Stylus – push to eject, push to lock

• 3 – Power button

• 7 – Navigation button

• 8 – Record button

The bottom panel of the Installation Configuration Tool has the following features:

• 1 – Charging/comms port – connect to universal cradle, USB or serial cable

• 2 – Reset button – use the Stylus to push this to reset the unit

• 3 – Expansion Pack Connector – this is where the CompactFlash Sleeve connects.

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ConventionsTo access functions via the Installation Configuration Tool’s screen, you use the Stylus.• “Tap” means touch the screen once with the Stylus.

• “Double-tap” means tap twice in quick succession. For example, you can double-tap in a text field to access the on-screen keyboard.

On the Compaq iPAQ:

“Tap > VectaStar > VSTool”means:

1 Tap the icon at the bottom lefthand corner of the screen.

2 Tap the VectaStar menu option then tap the VSTool submenu.

(Tap Cancel to return to the VS Install splash screen.)

Accessing the on-screen text and number entry padsTo be able to enter text or numbers into VectaStar applications:

1 Double-tap the field you want to edit. You’ll see the appropriate entry pad:

2 Tap the appropriate keys on the pad to enter characters. Tap anywhere in the field at the top of the entry pad to place the cursor.

3 Tap one of the action buttons at the bottom of the pad:

Button Action

OK – Accept the text and close the text entry pad

Cancel – Close the text entry pad without applying your changes

Backspace – Delete the character immediately before the cursor

Clear the entry pad ready to start entering again


Getting startedThis section assumes that you are using a new Compaq iPAQ supplied by Cambridge Broadband, that already has the latest version of the operating system (VS Install) installed. (If this is not the case, see Loading the Installation Configuration Tool operating system on page 116.)

Charge the Compaq iPAQBefore you use the Compaq iPAQ, you need to make sure it is fully charged.

1 Connect the Compaq iPAQ to its charger and charge for at least 3 hours.

2 If the Installation Configuration Tool was originally fully discharged, you’ll need to press the Reset button (see page 109) after it has been charging for about 20 minutes, to restart the Installation Configuration Tool software. Then continue to charge for the 3 hours.

Switching the Installation Configuration Tool onTo switch the Installation Configuration Tool on:

1 Press the Power button.

Once the Installation Configuration Toolhas booted up, the backdrop should reflect the version of the Installation Configuration Tool system software (e.g. VS_Install-1.4).

Calibrating the Installation Configuration Tool screenBefore you can use the Installation Configuration Tool, the screen needs to be calibrated so that stylus taps are registered at the correct position.

To calibrate the screen:

1 From the VS Install splash screen, tap > Configuration > Touch Screen > Calibrate.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions. These tell you to tap certain pre-defined points on the screen.

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Getting VSTool onto an MMC card


You need to obtain the latest version of the VSTool software, along with the default User configuration files, from the VectaStar CD-ROM or the Cambridge Broadband support web site and copy them onto an MMC card.

To download from the Cambridge Broadband support web site:

1 Connect the MMC card reader to a Windows PC.

2 Insert the MMC card into the card reader. Make a note of the drive letter under which it is mounted (e.g. G:).

3 Format the MMC card using the FAT filing system, also referred to as FAT16 (do NOT use FAT32).

4 If you have already downloaded the complete VectaStar Software CD tarball from the support web site, then you can use the tarfile that you have already downloaded. Go to step 13.

If you have a copy of the VectaStar Software release CD then the files you require are on the CD. Mount the CD on your Windows PC and locate the folder on the CD called CPE_VectaStar. The two zip files you require are in this folder. Go to step 14.

5 From the Internet-attached PC, start a web browser and go to the following URL:





7 Enter your username and password (these should have been previously supplied to you by Cambridge Broadband Limited) and click OK.

8 Click on the link for the most up-to-date software version. If the software release you require is not there, please contact Customer Support.

9 Click on the APC, CPE and EMS software only link.

10 Save the file to an appropriate drive letter on your PC (not the MMC card).

The file will be downloaded to your computer (it will be called something like VSCD_3.4.x-y_SWOnly.tgz).


12 On the Windows PC, navigate to the drive and folder where you downloaded the tgz file.

13 Assuming you have a suitable application (such as WinZip) installed, simply double-click on the tgz file to display a list of enclosed files.

Note: This may take some time, as the files are quite large.


The following files should be among those listed:

14 Drag the two files listed above from the WinZip window to a folder on the Windows PC (this can be the same folder containing the tgz file you downloaded) then close the WinZip window.

15 Double-click the vectastar-3.4x-y-ppc.zip file and extract the files into the top-level (root) folder of the MMC card. If you’re using WinZip, ensure the Use folder names option is ticked. Close the WinZip window when you’re finished.

16 Repeat the previous step for the ap-config-image.zip file.

17 Wait a few seconds to make sure Windows has finished writing the files to the MMC card.

vectastar-3.4x-y-ppc.zipap-config-image.zip


Verifying the MMC cardTo verify the MMC card:

1 Remove the MMC card from the card reader and insert it in the MMC slot in the top of the Installation Configuration Tool.

Note: Make sure you insert the MMC card the right way round, and that it clicksinto place. If you don’t, the installation will not proceed.

2 Press the Reset button.

3 Tap > VectaStar and check that the following choices are present:

VSAlign, VSTool, VSConfig, VSVerify

4 Tap VSVerify to confirm the MMC card you’ve just created is valid.

Note: If it locks up, or displays an error message, try writing the MMC cardagain. Make sure you are using FAT16 format and that you remove the MMCcard only after the files have been completely written. If this is not successful,try writing the software to a different MMC card.

What next?You have now set up the Installation Configuration Tool ready to connect to and restore a SAP system. Go to Configuring and aligning a CPE system on page 237Recovering a SAP system on page 131.

checking card good card corrupt


Loading the Installation Configuration Tool operating systemYou will not normally perform this procedure. It is only included here for completeness.

Note: VS Install will probably come with its own installation instructions; if itdoes, use those, rather than the instructions given here.

Warning: Do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in theSharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.

You’ll need:• A CompactFlash card reader connected to an Internet-attached PC and a suitable

CompactFlash card.

• A CompactFlash sleeve on the Compaq iPAQ.

Getting VS Install onto a CompactFlash card1 Insert the CompactFlash card into the card reader. Make a note of the drive letter

under which it is mounted (e.g. H:).

2 Format the CompactFlash card using the FAT filing system, also referred to as FAT16 (do NOT use FAT32).



4 Click on the Software link.


6 Click on the Installation tool firmware link at the top, or scroll down to the Installation Tools section.

7 Click on the link for your Installation Configuration Tool (VS_Install_iPAQ).

8 On the resulting page, right-click on the link for latest software release for your Installation Configuration Tool (VS_Install-1.4.zip) and choose to save it to the PC’s hard disk.

9 Extract the contents of this file straight onto the CompactFlash card (e.g. the H: drive). The method used will depend on which version of Windows you’re running. You might need to unzip the file using a utility such as WinZip, or your operating system might unzip the file automatically.



Getting VS Install onto the Installation Configuration Tool

Warning: Before you start, ensure the Installation Configuration Tool’s batteryis fully charged, or that you’re using the external PSU via the cradle..

1 Place the CompactFlash Card containing the VS Install software in the slot in the CompactFlash sleeve on the Installation Configuration Tool.

2 Hold down the Navigation button and, using the stylus, press the Installation Configuration Tool’s Reset button. This forces the Installation Configuration Tool to enter its boot mode.

3 You’ll see the following screen:

4 Press the Installation Configuration Tool’s Record button (see page 109). At this point the Installation Configuration Tool scans the CompactFlash card for valid images.

5 The Installation Configuration Tool will attempt to load the image into SDRAM and verify it using the md5sum file stored on the CompactFlash card. You’ll see the following:

Note: Do not switch off the Installation Configuration Tool at any point duringthis process.

6 Once the image has been verified, the messages similar to the following should be displayed (the version numbers may be different):

7 Press the Record button on the Installation Configuration Tool.

Loading image...Checking md5sum...

VSInstall-1.3.jffs2 appears to be intact.Press RECORD to flash or any other key to reset


You should see a red “Erasing” progress bar, as the existing VS Install software is removed from the Installation Configuration Tool’s flash memory.

You’ll then see a green “Programming” progress bar, then a green “Verifying” progress bar.

8 When the installation is complete, you’ll see the following message:

9 Remove the CompactFlash card.

10 Plug in the supplied CompactFlash Ethernet card.

11 Using the stylus, press the Reset button to reboot the Installation Configuration Tool.

The backdrop should reflect the version of the Installation Configuration Tool system software that you’ve just downloaded (e.g. VS_Install-1.4).

Programmed successfully:Press Reset button torestart the system


Appendix CS E T T I N G U P T H E Z A U R U S S L - 6 0 0 0 L

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to set up the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L Installation Configuration Tool to restore the VectaStar software on a SAP system.

The final section of this chapter explains how to download and install the latest release of VS_Install (the operating system for the Installation Configuration Tool). It is something you will do rarely, if at all.

Before you startBefore you follow the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have:• A suitable Windows PC with:

– a working Internet connection

– an application capable of unpacking zip and tar archives (e.g. WinZip).

• A CompactFlash/MMC card reader, connected to the PC.

• An MMC card (64MB or greater).

Note: We recommend that you keep one CompactFlash or MMC card for eachrelease of the VSTool software.

• A complete Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L Installation Configuration Tool kit (available from Cambridge Broadband).

• A valid account on the Cambridge Broadband support web site (http://www.cbl-support.com), for which you know the username and password.

You will also need the following if you’re going to update VS Install on the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L:• A CompactFlash or MMC card (64MB or greater).



Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L features


This section describes the features of the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L that you need to know about from an VectaStar installation point of view. For a full list of hardware features, please refer to the Start-up Guide supplied on CD-ROM with the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L.

stylus

CF slot SD slot

Power button

(rear view)

RESET button

Cancel key OK key

SELECT key

Cursor key (up, Down,

AC adapter jack

Left, Right)

keypad (slide case to reveal)

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ConventionsTo access functions via the Installation Configuration Tool’s screen, you use the Stylus.• “Tap” means touch the screen once with the Stylus.

• “Double-tap” means tap twice in quick succession. For example, you can double-tap in a text field to access the on-screen keyboard.

On the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L, you can tap the icons on the desktop to start applications.

You can also start applications via the menu system:

“Tap > Settings > Screen Setup”means:

1 Tap the icon at the bottom lefthand corner of the screen.

2 Tap the Settings menu option then tap the Screen Setup submenu.

(Tap Cancel or the Close icon to exit an application.)

Accessing the on-screen text and number entry padsTo be able to enter text or numbers into VectaStar applications:

1 Double-tap the field you want to edit. You’ll see the appropriate entry pad:

2 Tap the appropriate keys on the pad to enter characters. Tap anywhere in the field at the top of the entry pad to place the cursor.

3 Tap one of the action buttons at the bottom of the pad:

Button Action

OK – Accept the text and close the text entry pad

Cancel – Close the text entry pad without applying your changes

Backspace – Delete the character immediately before the cursor

Clear the entry pad ready to start entering again


Getting startedThis section assumes that you are using a new Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L (supplied by Cambridge Broadband) that already has the latest version of the operating system (VS Install) installed. If this is not the case, see Loading the Installation Configuration Tool operating system on page 129.

Charge the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000LBefore you use the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L, you need to make sure it is fully charged.

1 Connect the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L to its charger and charge for at least 3 hours.

2 Press the Power button.

3 When prompted, use the keyboard to enter the password for the default user. This is user by default.

You’ll see the desktop.

Calibrate the screenIf the screen is not calibrated, it can be very difficult to use the Installation Configuration Tool.

The screen should have been correctly calibrated when the operating system was installed. We describe the calibration procedure here in case of error.

1 From the desktop, use the cursor keys to select the Settings icon and press OK.

2 Use the cursor keys to select the Screen Setup icon and press OK.

3 Press the Tab key on the keypad until the Start button is highlighted and press OK.

4 When prompted, use the keyboard to enter the root password (contact Support if you don’t know it) and press OK.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions. These tell you to tap certain pre-defined points on the screen using the stylus.

6 Tap OK or the Close icon to exit the application.


Getting VSTool onto a CompactFlash or MMC card


You need to obtain the latest version of the VSTool software, along with the default User configuration files, from the VectaStar CD-ROM or the Cambridge Broadband support web site and copy them onto a CompactFlash or MMC card.

To download from the Cambridge Broadband support web site:

1 Connect the card reader to a Windows PC.

2 Insert the CompactFlash or MMC card into the card reader. Make a note of the drive letter under which it is mounted (e.g. G:).

3 Format the CompactFlash or MMC card using the FAT filing system, also referred to as FAT16 (do NOT use FAT32).

4 If you have already downloaded the complete VectaStar Software CD tarball from the support web site, then you can use the tarfile that you have already downloaded. Go to step 13.

If you have a copy of the VectaStar Software release CD, then the files you require are on the CD. Mount the CD on your Windows PC and locate the folder on the CD called CPE_VectaStar. The two zip files you require are in this folder. Go to step 14.







8 Click on the link for the most up-to-date software version. If the software release you require is not there, please contact Customer Support.

9 Click on the APC, CPE and EMS software only link.

10 Save the file to an appropriate drive letter on your PC (not the MMC card).

The file will be downloaded to your computer (it will be called something like VSCD_3.4.x-y_SWOnly.tgz).


12 On the Windows PC, navigate to the drive and folder where you downloaded the tgz file.

13 Assuming you have a suitable application (such as WinZip) installed, simply double-click on the tgz file to display a list of enclosed files.

Note: This may take some time, as the files are quite large.


The following files should be among those listed:

14 Drag the two files listed above from the WinZip window to a folder on the Windows PC (this can be the same folder containing the tgz file you downloaded) then close the WinZip window.

15 Double-click the vectastar-3.4x-y-ppc.zip file and extract the files into the top-level (root) folder of the MMC card. If you’re using WinZip, ensure the Use folder names option is ticked. Close the WinZip window when you’re finished.

16 Repeat the previous step for the ap-config-image.zip file.

17 Wait a few seconds to make sure Windows has finished writing the files to the MMC card.

vectastar-3.4x-y-ppc.zipap-config-image.zip


Verifying the card1 Remove the card from the card reader and insert it in the appropriate card slot in

the top of the Installation Configuration Tool.

Note: Make sure you insert the card the right way round, and that it clicks intoplace. If you don’t, the installation will not proceed.

2 On the desktop, check that the following icons are present:

VSAlign, VSTool, VSConfig, VSVerify

3 Tap the VSVerify icon to confirm the card you’ve just created is valid.

Note: If it locks up, or displays an error message, try writing the card again.Make sure you are using FAT16 format and that you remove the card only afterthe files have been completely written. If this is not successful, try writing thesoftware to a different card.

checking card good card corrupt


What next?You have now set up the Installation Configuration Tool ready to connect to and restore a SAP system. Go to Configuring and aligning a CPE system on page 237Recovering a SAP system on page 131.


Loading the Installation Configuration Tool operating systemYou will not normally perform this procedure. It is only included here for completeness.

Note: VS Install will probably come with its own installation instructions; if itdoes, use those, rather than the instructions given here.

Warning: Do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in theSharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.

You’ll need a CompactFlash or MMC card reader connected to an Internet-attached PC and a suitable CompactFlash or MMC card.

Getting VS Install onto a CompactFlash or MMC card1 Insert the card into the card reader. Make a note of the drive letter under which it

is mounted (e.g. H:).

2 Format the card using the FAT filing system, also referred to as FAT16 (do NOT use FAT32).



4 Click on the Software link.


6 Click on the Installation tool firmware link at the top, or scroll down to the Installation Tools section.

7 Click on the link for your Installation Configuration Tool (VS_Install_Zaurus).

8 On the resulting page, right-click on the link for latest software release (VS_Install_Zaurus-1.0.zip) and choose to save it to the PC’s hard disk.

9 Extract the contents of this file straight onto the card (e.g. the H: drive). The method used will depend on which version of Windows you’re running. You might need to unzip the file using a utility such as WinZip, or your operating system might unzip the file automatically.



Getting VS Install onto the Installation Configuration Tool

Warning: Before you start, ensure the Installation Configuration Tool isconnected to a mains power supply via its AC adapter jack.

1 Place the card containing the VS Install software into the appropriate slot on the Installation Configuration Tool.

2 Using the stylus, press the Installation Configuration Tool’s Reset button once.

3 Hold down the OK key and press the Power button for 2 seconds. You’ll see the maintenance menu, with four options.

4 Press the Cursor Down key to highlight option 4. Update, and press the OK key.

5 Press the Cursor Down key to highlight the appropriate option:

– 2. CF (if you’re installing from CompactFlash)

– 3. SD (if you’re installing from MMC)

6 Press the OK key.

7 When you see the warning screen asking whether you want to run the update, use the Cursor key to select Yes and press the OK key.

8 After the unit has booted, you’ll see the ZAURUS Updater screen. When the update is complete, you’ll see the following message:

9 Press the Reset switch. The screen will go blank.

10 Press the Power button to restart the unit.

You’ll see the GPE splash screen. The unit will take a couple of minutes to boot up.

11 Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the screen.

12 Enter a password for the root account on the unit, enter it again to confirm, then press the OK key.You’ll need to enter this password every time you perform administrative tasks.

13 Enter the details for the ordinary User account on the unit and press the OK key.We suggest user for both the user name and password.

14 Set up the time and date and press the OK key. (If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can specify Get time from network.)

You’ll see the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L desktop.

Success!Please reset


Appendix DR E C O V E R I N G A S A P S Y S T E M

This chapter explains how to use an InstallationConfiguration Tool to perform software recovery on

a SAP

IntroductionThis chapter explains how to use VSTool on an Installation Configuration Tool (iPAQ or Zaurus) to recover a SAP on site.

Before you startBefore you can recover the SAP, you must have done the following:1 Copied the latest version of the SAP software onto an MMC card, as described

earlier in this guide.

2 (If using iPAQ Installation Configuration Tool) Fitted the CompactFlash sleeve to the Installation Configuration Tool.

3 Connected the low-power CompactFlash Ethernet card to the Installation Configuration Tool.

Switch on and boot up the equipmentBefore you can begin the software recovery process, switch on the equipment:

1 At the wall outlet, switch on the power to the Wall Box. The unit will attempt to boot from its pre-installed software (if any).

If, after a minute, the unit has failed to boot, the yellow LED will continue flashing, the unit will attempt to network boot. See page 146.


Boot up the Installation Configuration Tool

Sharp Zaurus SL-6000LTo boot up the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L:

1 Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds and release. You’ll see the desktop.

If the Zaurus has crashed or is failing to start:

1 Press the Reset button on the rear of the unit using the Stylus.

2 Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds, then release.

3 Enter the login details when prompted. By default the Username is user and the Password is user.

Compaq iPAQTo boot up the Compaq iPAQ:

1 Using the stylus, press the Reset button. You should see the VS Boot screen, then the VS Install screen after about 40 seconds.

2 If it’s not already fitted, insert the MMC card containing the latest SAP software into the Installation Configuration Tool’s MMC slot.

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Connect the Installation Configuration ToolTo make a connection between the Installation Configuration Tool and the Wall Box:

1 Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable (see page 160) to the CompactFlash Ethernet card on the Installation Configuration Tool.

2 Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the Wall Box.

The Ethernet LED on the Wall Box should show solid green.

Start the recoveryTo start the recovery process:

1 Start VSTool on the Installation Configuration Tool. After a few seconds you’ll see the VSTool options:

2 Choose Install/Recover (Network boot) and tap Next.

3 Insert a paper clip to press the unit’s Reset/Recovery switch and follow the on-screen instructions:

ODU

–48 VDC

GND

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

STATUS



Ethernet port

ODU

–48 VDC

GND

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

STATUS



recessedRecovery

switch


You’ll see messages as the Installation Configuration Tool checks that the SAP is booting:

The Installation Configuration Tool then attempts to connect to the SAP. You’ll see the following screen:

Then, after about 20–30 seconds, you’ll see this screen:

4 Check that Install is selected (it should be by default) and tap Next.

5 When you see the message “A full software installation is configured” tap Next to continue.

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You’ll see progress bars as the SAP’s Flash partitions are erased and re-programmed:

6 Once the process is complete, click Next.

What next?Once you have recovered the SAP, it will be in a default state. You will need to reconfigure it following the steps described earlier in this guide (starting with Configuring a Stand-alone Access Point (SAP) on page 75).


Appendix EC O N F I G T O O L C O M M A N D R E F E R E N C E ( S A P )

Overviewconfigtool is a simple command line utility which can be used to modify basic SAP system settings and some Vectastar configuration settings.

Here’s an overview of the SAP configtool menus and parameter types:• The configtool prompt contains the name of the menu you are currently in (for

example, vs:main means you’re in the main menu).

• The main menu contains a list of submenus:

• To enter a submenu, type the name then press Enter.

• To go back up to the previous menu, type up.

• In any menu or submenu, the help command is always available:

– type help to list the available options

– type help option to see detailed usage on that option.

• Within a submenu there are a number of settings. To display the current value of a setting just type the name and press return.

• Most submenus have a showall option, that displays all available settings.

• To exit the configtool at any point, type quit.

If the configuration has been changed you will be prompted with:

Type Yes or No as appropriate.


access Remote access configuration eth0 Wired interface configuration syslog Syslog configuration snmp Network Management configuration vectastar VectaStar configuration write Write modified configuration quit Quit

Configuration has changed, are you sure you want to quit without saving changes? (Yes/No)

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Committing changesTo write configuration changes to disk:

1 Make sure you’re at the main menu level:

2 Type write, then quit when you’re done:

Parameters that can disrupt servicesCertain parameters will have an effect on the ability of the SAP to maintain its services. For example, changing the IP address of eth0 will result in the loss of all management connections. In such cases, a warning will be given before the changes are made:

To continue and apply the changes, type Yes.

vs:main:access> upvs:main>

vs:main> writevs:main> quit

The following parameters have been changed and applying these changeswill result in a loss of service

... <list of changes>...

Are you sure you wish to apply these changes now? (Yes/No)

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Parameter types

Single-value parametersSome parameters, such as hostname, only take a single value. In general, to change a single-value parameter, type:

For example, to set the VLAN tag to 21 type:

Single-value parameters with predefined choicesSome parameters (e.g. port) can only be set to one of a predefined list of values.

To display the list, type:

For example, to view the list of available port values type:

To change the value type:

Multiple-value parametersSome parameters, such as trapdest (trap destinations), can take multiple values.

Modifying multiple-value parametersYou can add these in one go (i.e. on one line) or add them interactively (i.e. be prompted for each entry).• To add one or more new values type:

• To remove one or more values type:

• To replace the current values with one or more new values type:

setting set newvalue

vlanid set 21

setting set ?

port set ?

port set newvalue

setting add value1 [ value2 ... ]

setting del value1 [ value2 ... ]

setting set value1 [ value2 ... ]


• To set values interactively (replacing existing values):

For example:

• To add values interactively:

For example:

• To delete values interactively:

For example:

Where possible values are checked to ensure they are valid.

Changes are only saved when you use the write option in the main menu. Values that have been changed will have [*] displayed next to them.

IP parametersSome settings take an IP address as the parameter.

setting set

vs:main:access> hosts setEnter host (default 10.0.0.0/255.255.0.0): 10.0.0.1/255.255.0.0Enter host: 10.0.0.2Enter host:

setting add

vs:main:time> hosts addEnter host [+]: 100.100.100.2/255.255.0.0Enter host [+]: 100.100.100.3/255.255.0.0Enter host [+]:

setting del

vs:main:time> hosts delEnter host [-]: 100.100.100.1Enter host [-]: 100.100.100.2Enter host [-]:

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configtool submenus explained

access submenuPermits access to this SAP by external systems, e.g. remote EMS workstations.• hosts (multiple values, default: (none))

This is the address of the remote host from where the connection is made.

eth0 submenuChanges the settings associated with the primary network interface (eth0).• ipaddr (single value, default 192.168.0.254)

• netmask (single value, default 255.255.255.0)

• broadcast (single value, default 192.168.0.255)

• gateway (single value, default 192.168.0.255)

• vlanid (single value between 2 and 4090, default (none))

Since there is only a single Ethernet interface on a SAP, terminated user traffic will egress the same interface as management traffic. To separate untagged user traffic from the management traffic, you may wish to tag the mangement traffic. Furthermore, some Ethernet switches can only easily be configured to handle either all tagged or all untagged traffic. In this situation, if the user traffic is tagged, then it is convienent to also tag the management traffic.

hosts - display current listhosts add - add to host list interactivelyhosts add <IP addr> ... - add to host listhosts del - remove from host list interactivelyhosts del <IP addr> ... - remove from host listhosts set - set host list interactivelyhosts set <IP addr> ... - set host list

ipaddr - display current valueipaddr set - set IP address interactivelyipaddr set <addr> - set IP address to given value

netmask - display current valuenetmask set - set netmask interactivelynetmask set <addr> - set netmask to given value

broadcast - display current valuebroadcast set - set broadcast address interactivelybroadcast set <addr> - set broadcast address to given value




syslog submenuForwards system events to a remote system in addition to them being stored on a local hard disk.• remote (single value, default (none))

The value should be an IP address.

snmp submenuForwards traps generated by either the SAP to one or more remote destinations.• trapdest (multiple values, default 127.0.0.1:public:162) – Trap destinations can be

specified as an IP address optionally followed by a community string and a port number.

remote - display current valueremote set - set destination interactivelyremote set <IP addr> | (none) - set destination

trapdest - display current listtrapdest add - add to trap destinations interactivelytrapdest add <IP addr>[:community[:<port>]] ... - add to trap destinationstrapdest del - remove from trap destinations interactivelytrapdest del <IP addr>[:community[:<port>]] ... - remove from trap destinationstrapdest set - set trap destinations interactivelytrapdest set <IP addr>[:community[:<port>]] ... - set trap destinations

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vectastar submenuThis menu can be used to configure the following VectaStar parameters:• type (choice [SAP ACODU-AP], default SAP) – Sets AP type.

• ipaddr (single value, default 10.254.$AP.254) – Set CLIP management IP address.

• netmask (single value, default 255.255.255.0)

• port (choice [ATM ATMoE], default SAP) – Sets AP network port.

type - display current valuetype set - set AP type interactivelye1 set SAP|ACODU-AP - set AP type to given value

ipaddr - display current valueipaddr set - set management IP address interactivelyipaddr set <addr> - set management IP address to given value

netmask - display current valuenetmask set - set management netmask interactivelynetmask set <addr> - set management netmask to given value

port - display current valueport set - set network port interactivelyport set (ATM|ATMoE) - set network port to given value


Appendix FL E D S T A T U S I N D I C A T I O N

IntroductionThis chapter lists the possible states of LEDs on various items of VectaStar equipment.

Wall Box (SAP)This section lists the possible states of the LEDs on the Wall Box of a Subscriber CODU.

Green LED (Ethernet activity)The green LED is used to indicate Ethernet link status and activity. Solid green indicates a link is present, and flashes indicate network activity.

Yellow LED

Status Meaning

Flash rapidly (approx 10Hz)

Powered, attempting to boot Linux

Flash rapidly (10Hz) for 2 seconds, then off for 1 second

In recovery mode (Wall Box button pressed and booted from Installation Configuration Tool

Mainly OFF, flash ON twice

Booted

Solid ON Running and transmitting registration broadcasts

ON, flash OFF N times N CPEs registered, where 1 <= N >= 10

ODU

–48 VDC

GND

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

STATUS



green LED yellow LED(Ethernet) (registration state)


LP-CODUThe LP-CODU has the following LEDs:• DOWNLINK – Indicates status of the

downlink Ethernet connection

• ODU ACTIVITY – This reflects the Green LED (Ethernet activity) on the Wall Box. Solid green indicates a link is present between the CODU and the Wall Box, and flashes indicate network activity

• ODU STATE – Same as Yellow LED on Wall Box – see below.

• CLOCK SYNC – Indicates that the clock is correctly synchronised from the uplink to the downlink

• CLOCK NO SYNC – Indicates that the clock is not correctly synchronised from the uplink to the downlink; possible causes are:

– half duplex connection

– cable fault

– incorrect (excessive) cable length

• UPLINK – Indicates status of the uplink Ethernet connection

ODU STATE LED

Status Meaning

Solid OFF CODU is not powered.

ON/OFF rapid (10Hz) flash

CODU is powered and booting.

Mainly OFF (2 secs) between bursts of 2, 3 or 4 ON flashes

CODU is running and attempting to register. Number of flashes as follows:

• 2 – Booted and running

• 3 – Channel scanning

• 4 – Registering

Solid ON CODU is registered.

Mainly ON (3 secs) between bursts of 1, 2 or 3 OFF flashes

CODU is running and registered.

LED remains ON for 3 seconds between each burst of OFF flashes. LED only remains in this state for a max of 30 seconds. After this, the yellow LED is returned to solid ON (cancelling the alarm condition).

Number of flashes as follows:

• 1 – Low downstream SNR

• 2 – Low upstream SNR

• 3 – Problem maintaining channel lock

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E1 Concentrator

ATM LEDThe ATM LED only becomes active once the unit has been configured.

Status LED

Port LED

Status Meaning

ON Equipment connected

Flashing Port activity

Status Meaning

OFF solid No power, unit resetting, or fault

ORANGE solid Powered up but not discovered

GREEN solid Discovered by APC/SAP

RED solid If persistent, there is a problem – contact CBL Support

Status Meaning

OFF solid Nothing connected (LOS)

GREEN/RED flash Receiving unframed all ones (AIS “blue alarm”)

ORANGE flashing Port not configured

RED solid No framing detected (where framing expected) (LOF “red alarm”)

RED/OFF flash Framing present, but remote framing alarm (FAS RAI “yellow alarm”)

GREEN/OFF flash AAL1 cell loss detected

GREEN solid No alarms


E1 Concentrator

8E1


ATM STATUS 5


Appendix GI N D O O R E Q U I P M E N T F E A T U R E S

This chapter describes the front and rear panelfeatures of VectaStar equipment

E1 ConcentratorE1 services (carried as E1 / CES / AAL1 / ATM) can be terminated at the Base Station using a CBL E1 concentrator. The E1 Concentrator will work with any Base Station running VectaStar software Release 3.3 or later.

Front panel

The E1 Concentrator has the following features:• Fuse – Protection for the E1 Concentrator:

2.5A (T) 250V HRC Ceramic

• ATM – MTRJ socket, can be plugged into a SAP

• STATION CLOCK – BNC connector for 2.048MHz system clock (this can be an input or an output, configurable in software); TTL signal; 75Ω

• 8 x E1 ports – connect to external E1 equipment

• LEDs – Activity LEDs (see E1 Concentrator on page 148):

– ATM – Status and activity on the ATM interface – stays off until the unit has been booted, whereupon green indicates link present and flashing indicates activity

– STATUS – Status of E1 Concentrator – on: power to the unit; orange: not discovered by ramp; green followed by red flash to green again: discovered then fully booted. If this stays red it indicates a problem (contact CBL).

– 8 x E1 port LEDs – show status of E1 interface

Rear panel

The E1 Concentrator has a single power connector. Switched –48V power is supplied via the Power Distribution Unit (PDU7).

Note: For details of power cable requirements, and connector types and wiringinstructions, please see Splicing and terminating cables on page 151.


E1 Concentrator

8E1


ATM STATUS 5


Appendix HS P L I C I N G A N D T E R M I N A T I N G C A B L E S

This appendix explains how to make various cableconnections, and how to splice fibre-optic cables

OverviewThis chapter explains how to splice and terminate various cables and connectors, as well as providing information on –48V power supplies and minimum recommended specifications.

Terminating an ODU CAT-5 cable with an RJ45 connectorThis section explains how to terminate a CAT-5 cable with a CAT-5 RJ45 connector. This is then suitable for connecting to the CAT-5 pigtail on any ODU.

Note: See Power cables – minimum recommendations on page 166.

Tools and equipment requiredYou’ll need the following tools and equipment:• Cable stripping device

• Wire snips

• RJ45 crimping tool

• RJ45 connector.

Terminating the cableTo terminate a CAT-5 cable and install the weather-proof cable gland:

1 Familiarise yourself with the components.

– 1: rear retainer

– 2: cable clamp

– 3: main body of gland

– 4: RJ45 connector

2 Slide the rear retainer (1), cable clamp (2) and main body (3) onto the cable.

3 Don’t screw the rear retainer to the main body of the gland yet – do it later, just before you connect to the pigtail. That way, you’ll be still be able to slide the gland up the cable.

4 Using the cable-stripping device, strip off approximately 20mm (0.787") of the black outer sleeve from the free end of the CAT-5 cable.

5 Cut off the clear plastic sleeve.

6 Fold the drain wire back along the length of the cable (you can trim it later).

7 If necessary, untwist the four pairs. Arrange in the correct order for a straight-through configuration (see page 160) and trim to 12.7mm (0.56") beyond the end of the inner grey sleeve:

1

2

34


8 Feed the cores into the RJ45 connector (5), in the order shown here:

9 Push the cable in until the cores go into the correct channels within the connector. If the cores have been cut to the correct length, they should fit to the end of the connector.

10 Place the head into the crimp tool and crimp it.

11 Visually inspect the termination to ensure all the wires have been crimped in the connector.

12 Slide the main body of the cable gland (3) onto the RJ45 connector (5).

13 Slide the rear retainer (1) up to the main body of the gland (3) and tighten.

The completed gland is now ready to be connected to a CAT-5 pigtail on an ODU.

1 W/ORN

2 ORN

3 W/GRN

4 BLU

5 W/BLU

6 GRN

7 W/BRN

8 BRN

1

8

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Splicing fibre-optic cablesThis section explains how to splice two Duplex multi-mode fibre-optic cables together.

Tools and equipment requiredYou’ll need the following tools and equipment:• Fibre-optic cleaving tool

• Scissors suitable for cutting kevlar

• Fibre stripping tool

• 2 x Siecor CamSplices

• CamSplice assembly tool

• Fibre-optic cleaning wipes

• Cable stripping device.

Note: The offcuts from the fibre must be disposed of according to local safetyregulations.

Stripping and cleaving the cablesTo strip the cables and cleave the inner cores:

1 Remove about 500mm of the outer sheath from the Duplex fibre-optic cable, exposing the blue and orange inner buffer. Do this in two or three stages.

2 Using fibre-optic cable strippers, remove 40mm of buffer from each of the four exposed ends of fibre-optic cable:

Do this in easy stages (say 10mm at a time) to avoid breaking or damaging the fibre.

3 Wipe the exposed ends clean with fibre-optic cleaning wipes. You’ll know they’re clean when the fibre squeaks!

4 Using a fibre-optic cleaving tool, cleave the four exposed ends of fibre to a length of 14mm exactly:

5 Wipe the exposed ends clean again.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the other cable.


Splicing the cablesYou need to make sure that you splice the coloured buffers together correctly. If splicing two similar cables together, obviously you should splice similar-coloured buffers to each other. If splicing different cables, maintain the same colour connections throughout the entire length of your cable run.

To splice the cables:

1 Remove the protective caps from a CamSplice and place it in the CamSplice assembly tool. Note that the handles on the CamSplice tool should be upright.

2 Place the two fibre ends to be joined into the CamSplice. Use the foam supports to hold the fibres in place.

3 Push the two ends firmly into the Camsplice tool.

Note: When both fibres are inserted far enough, you’ll be able to feel the endspushing against each other.

4 Complete the splice by pushing both handles down:

5 Remove the completed splice from the tool.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to join the remaining two fibre ends.

Note: The recommended way to coil spliced fibre-optic cables is shown below.Bend radius should not be less than 30mm.

Testing with a fibre-optic test kitIf you have access to a fibre-optic test kit (such as KIT1001 available from Cambridge Broadband Limited), test the cable splice now.


Fibre-optic connectorsThe diagrams below show the polarity of various fibre-optic connectors used in VectaStar equipment.

Warning: Although all views are shown facing the connector, donot look into the fibre connectors to check functionality.

Fibre used for external use is 4-core. We use the blue and orange cores.

Locking tab Locking tab

fibre loopMux to Patch

SC-SCAPC to Patch

Ext fibreto ODU

B A B A


Wiring power cablesThis section explains how to fit a Neutrik power connector or a Phoenix power connector to a 2-core power cable.

Wiring a Phoenix power connectorThis section explains how to terminate 2-core telecomms power cable using a Phoenix connector.

You’ll need this to modify the supplied PSU for an E1 Concentrator in a SAP system.

Looking from the wired side (i.e. in the image below) the wires should be connected as follows:• 0V goes to the right-hand (+) terminal.

• –48V goes to the lefthand (–) terminal.

The cables from supplied by Cambridge broadband will usually use brown for 0V and blue for –48V.

0V

–48V

cabletie

(brown)

(blue)


Wiring a 4-pin Kycon power connector for a Wall BoxThis section explains how to wire a 4-pin Kycon connector, so that you can power a Wall Box from an existing ETSI –48V supply.

Note: This is a complicated connector to assemble. Cambridge Broadband’srecommendation is that, rather than attempting to assemble this connectoryourself, you purchase the ready-made connector and cable assembly ELE 1051.

To wire a 4-pin Kycon connector:

1 Attach Strain Relief (B) to Plastic Enclosure (C).

2 Pass Cable (A) through Strain Relief (B)/Plastic Enclosure (C) assembly, Metal Spring (D) and Plastic Guide Ring (E).

3 Solder cable wires to solder cups on Pin Mold (G).

The wires should be connected as follows:

At the PSU end of the cable the screen is connected to ground.

Pin Connection Rear view of connector

1 –48V

2 NC

3 Cable screen & connector shield

4 0V


4 Properly align Pin Mold (G) with Lower Metal Sleeve (H). The slotted sections on the sides of the Pin Mold (G) must line up with the slotted cut-outs on the Lower Metal Sleeve (H) and the 3 semi-circular notches around the perimeter of the Pin Mold (G) must line up with the 3 metal tabs inside the Lower Metal Sleeve (H).

5 Push Pin Mold (G) forward into the Lower Metal Sleeve (H) until it locks into place.

6 Manually press the 3 metal tabs on the Lower Metal Sleeve (H) into the notches in the Pin Mold (G).

7 Crimp 'U' section of Lower Metal Sleeve (H) onto Cable (A).

8 Fit Plastic Ring Guide (E) into Lower Metal Sleeve (H) by placing plastic arms into the appropriate slots on the sides of the sleeve.

9 Attach Top Metal Cover (F) onto Lower Metal Sleeve (H). Be sure to align all tabs and securely install cover.

10 Push Metal Spring (D) onto the Top Metal Cover (F)/Lower Metal Sleeve (H) assembly. This will help to hold the assembly together.

11 Push Strain Relief (B)/Plastic Enclosure (C) assembly onto the Top Metal Cover (F)/Lower Metal Sleeve (H) assembly. The two assemblies must be properly aligned as shown in the drawing. Be sure to check that the Metal Spring (D) remains in place and does not go underneath either the Plastic Enclosure (C) or the Plastic Guide (E) or twists during assembly. A significant amount of force may be necessary to lock the two assemblies together.

12 Check to make sure that the Strain Relief (B)/Plastic Enclosure (C) assembly is securely locked into place over the Top Metal Cover (F)/Lower Metal Sleeve (H) assembly. The two assemblies should not be able to be pulled apart.

13 Properly align the new assembly with the Plastic Coupling (I) as shown in the drawing. Push assembly into Plastic Coupling (I) until it locks properly into place. The entire plug assembly is now complete.


Making crossover and straight-through Ethernet cables

Crossover Ethernet cableIf you don’t have a crossover Ethernet cable, you can make one up by wiring the RJ45 connectors as follows:

Straight-through Ethernet cableIf you don’t have a straight-through Ethernet cable, you can make one up by wiring the RJ45 connectors as follows:

1 WH/OR

2 OR

3 WH/GR

4 BL

5 WH/BL

6 GR

7 WH/BR

8 BR

1

8 1 WH/OR

2 OR

3 WH/GR

4 BL

5 WH/BL

6 GR

7 WH/BR

8 BR

1

8


E1 connections

E1 interface RJ45 pinout

E1 synchronous clock signal – BNC connectionTypically, the VectaStar master clock is recovered from a nominated data interface. This interface can be either an E1 Concentrator E1 port or a MUX ATM port.

However, if using the STATION CLOCK connector (as an output or input) on the E1 Concentrator, the cable/connector requirements are:• 2.048MHz TTL signal

• RG-59 75ohm coaxial cable

• BNC cable termination

– The central conductor of the plugs is connected to cable central conductor

– The cable shield is connected to the plug body.

An external clock can be supplied by a 3rd-party product based on GPS technology, or perhaps the customer’s existing Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS).

Pin Description Direction

1 Line Transmit Minus (ring) output

2 Line Transmit Plus (tip) output

3

4 Line Receive Minus (ring) input

5 Line Receive PLus (tip) input

6

7

8

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Wiring an E1 loopback connectorIf you need to perform an E1 loopback test, you’ll need to know how to wire an RJ45 connector accordingly.

You need an RJ45 connector and two short lengths of single-core cable taken from a standard CAT-5 cable. The process involves simply connecting two pairs of pins together, as follows:

Note: If you want, you can protect the inner cores by encasing them in a shortlength of the CAT-5 outer sleeve before crimping the connector, or by makingthem shorter so do not protrude from the connector.

1 Connect pin 1 to pin 4.

2 Connect pin 2 to pin 5.

Wiring an E1 crossover cableTo make an E1 crossover cable, use the following pin connections:

Note that you can not use a crossover CAT-5 cable as a crossover E1/T1 cable – the pins are not connected properly.

Pin goes to Pin

1 4

2 5

4 1

5 2

pin 8

pin 1


Ethernet connections

Wall Box/Ethernet interface

Connecting a PC to a Wall Box uses a straight-through Ethernet cable.

Warning: It is extremely important that you use the correct scheme for yoursystem. Only use this scheme for Ethernet/Fibre Subscriber CODU systems andSAP systems.

Legacy ICU/Ethernet interfaceThis applies to ICUs used with fibre ODUs and ATM25 ODUs.

Connecting a PC to an ICU uses a crossover Ethernet cable.

Warning: It is extremely important that you use the correct scheme for yoursystem. Only use this scheme for legacy ICU-based systems.


1 Rx Data + input

2 Rx Data – input

3 Tx Data + output

4

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2 Tx data – output

3 Rx Data + input

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7

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CAT-5 cables to ODUsAll CAT-5 connections between indoor and outdoor units, including Lightning Protected Repeater Box, are wired as straight-through cables. The functions of each core will differ, depending on the type of unit, but this is ‘transparent’ to the end user – as long as the straight-through wiring is adhered to, operation will be correct.

Where an RJ45 connector is used at both ends of the CAT-5 cable, wiring is as follows:

Where the CAT-5 cable goes to a punch-down connector, such as in the Wall Box:

Pin Description Pin

1 White/Orange 1

2 Orange 2

3 White/Green 3

4 Blue 4

5 White/Blue 5

6 Green 6

7 White/Brown 7

8 Brown 8

Pin Description

1 White/Orange

2 Orange

3 White/Green

4 Blue

5 White/Blue

6 Green

7 White/Brown

8 Brown

BLU ORN

BRN GRN


–48V power supply requirementsVectaStar equipment operates with Power supplies that meet the requirements of ETSI 300 132 (48V DC supplies voltage range 40.5V to 57V) required by ETSI 301 021.

Warning: All units requiring a nominal –48V DC supply must be supplied via a –48V DC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001. Additionally the Power Supply Unit shall withstand surges inaccordance with EN 60065:2001 Cl. 10.1 or an equivalent. The supply used for the unit shall be in accordance with ETSI EN 300 132-2.

Voltage type Minimum Maximum

Normal 40.5 V DC 57 V DC

Abnormal (no damage) 0 V DC 60 V DC

Rate of voltage change N/A 5 V/ms

Current drain N/A 1.5 x nominal


Power cables – minimum recommendationsThis section lists minimum requirements for cables in a VectaStar system.

Supply cable to PDU

2-core power cable between PDU and other VectaStar components

ODU power cables

CAT-5 power

2-core power

Note: Larger cable sizes may be required to allow longer cable runs. Pleasecontact CBL for more detailed requirements.

Paramater Value

Max current 15A

Cable type 20A 2.5mm2 minimum, voltage rating >300V

Fusing 20A

Part number Description

BSC-ASM-1248 PDU to APC

BSC-ASM-1249 PDU to E1Conc (8-port)

BSC-ASM-1249 PDU to MUX (8-port)

BSC-ASM-1803 PDU to MUX (6-port)

Paramater Value

Cable type 4-pair 24AWG cable e.g. CAT-5:

8 wires in total, terminatable with RJ45 connector

Installation temp. Not less than 0˚C.

Paramater Value

Cable type 16AWG (1.5mm2 minimum), voltage rating >300V


Appendix II N S T A L L I N G A N D R E M O V I N G C A B L E G L A N D S A N D P I G T A I L S

This chapter explains how to install and remove thefactory-installed cable glands on an ODU

OverviewThis information is only required if you need to replace the pigtails (factory-fitted power/signal cables) on an ODU. It explains how to install and remove the cable glands that connect directly into the ODU.

Installing a cable gland

Note: These instructions apply equally to CAT-5 and fibre connections. We’veused CAT-5 as an example.

Warning: Ensure that the power has been disconnected and the power supplyis unplugged from the indoor equipment.

1 Unscrew the rear retainer (1) of the cable gland and separate the cable clamp (2) from the main body (3) of the gland and the connector (4).

2 Apply copper grease to both threads of the main body of the cable gland. This will make it easier to tighten the gland, and to undo the gland if maintenance is required.

3 Gather together all the items you need within easy reach (later, you’ll only have one hand free; the other will be holding onto the cable throughout the procedure):

– Copper grease

– 23mm spanner

– 24mm spanner

– Slip-jawed grips or pliers

Note: Once the next step is complete, you will need to hold the cable in placeensuring that it does not twist, until the gland is fully assembled.

1

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3

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4 Orientate the RJ45 or MTRJ connector with the internal socket, then insert the connector into the socket on the underside of the ODU, making sure it clicks into place.

5 Slide the main body of the cable gland up the cable and screw it fully into the ODU housing, taking care not to cross thread the gland. It should screw in by hand until some initial resistance is felt when the sealing ring meets the casing. Fully tighten the gland with a 24mm spanner or slip-jawed pliers and ensure that the body of the gland is against the base of the ODU.

6 Apply copper grease to 2cm of the outer of the cable where it exits the main body of the gland. This will make it much easier if you need to remove the gland at a later date.

7 Slide the metal washer (if there is one) and cable clamp up the cable and into the main body of the gland, taking particular care not to twist or pull the cable.

8 Slide the rear retainer up to the main body of the gland and screw it onto the main body of the gland. Carefully hold the cable to prevent it twisting while tightening the rear retainer to the main body of the gland.

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Removing a cable glandThese instructions are provided in case you need to remove a cable gland after it has been fitted.

Warning: Ensure that the power has been disconnected and the power supplyis unplugged from the indoor equipment.

Note: Removing pigtails using this method should only be done under theapproval of a CBL support engineer, otherwise you may damage the equipmentand void the warranty.

1 Remove the zip ties or other fixings from the last 2m of cable.

2 Familiarise yourself with the componenet parts of the cable gland: the rear retainer (1), cable clamp (2), main body (3) and RJ45 or MTRJ connector (4).

3 Gather all the items you need within easy reach:

– Copper grease

– Flat-bladed screwdriver

– Slip-jawed grips or pliers

– adjustable spanner (at least 24mm)

4 Using slip-jawed grips or pliers, gently ease the visible part of the cable clamp to free any seized parts.

5 Using the spanner to hold the main body of the gland, move the retaining ring using the slip-jawed grips until it just starts to move. DO NOT allow the retaining ring to rotate more than one or two degrees.

1

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Note: Throughout the following steps you must hold the cable in positionensuring that it does not twist until the connector is removed.

6 Grasp the cable firmly to stop it twisting in the gland.

7 Unscrew the rear retainer of the cable gland assembly, ensuring that the cable does not twist.

8 Slide the retaining ring along the cable, away from the main body of the gland (take care it doesn’t slide too far down the cable, out of reach).

9 Apply a small amount of copper grease to the cable behind the cable clamp and slide the cable clamp down the cable at least 10cm, ensuring that the cable does not twist.

10 Unscrew the main body of the gland from the ODU housing, and slide it down the cable, ensuring that the cable does not twist.

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11 Use the flat-bladed screwdriver to depress the retaining tab on the RJ45 or MTRJ connector and carefully withdraw the connector from the ODU.

12 Place a cap into the threaded hole in the base of the ODU to prevent dirt ingress.


Appendix JP O W E R E X T E N S I O N A N D L I G H T N I N G P R O T E C T I O N

This chapter explains how to ensure your VectaStarBase Station equipment is adequately protected

against lightning strikes, and how to extend powercable runs

OverviewThis appendix explains how to use an LP-CODU for power extension and lightning protection.

VectaStar outdoor units (ODUs) and LP-CODUs are the only pieces of VectaStar equipment designed for outdoor installation. In the event of a lightning strike at or near the outdoor equipment, a proper installation will ensure that the lightning energy dissipates to ground through paths that do not include the VectaStar equipment.

This appendix provides the information that will enable you to assess and define your lightning protection and power extension requirements. For physical installation instructions, please refer to Custom power cables and lightning protection on page 41.


When to use an LP-CODUThe figure below shows the situations in which an LP-CODU can be used:

An LP-CODU can be used with:• any CPE which has a Wall Box

• any SAP

but NOT Access Points (which connect to a PDU).

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Calculating cable lengthsCBL now supplies an Excel spreadsheet cable length calculator. This is available for download from the cbl-support web site:

1 Go to the support site:

http://www.cbl-support.com/

2 Click the calculation tools link in the Library section.

3 Click the Maximum ODU cable length calculator link.

4 Save the Excel file to disk.

Using the CPE & SAP cable calculatorThe CPE & SAP sheet looks like this:

For any given installation, you must not exceed the lower of:• the maximum possible cable length based on data restrictions

• the maximum possible cable length based on power restrictions.

It is very important to check your cable lengths and types using the spreadsheet before installing a system, as different combinations of components and cables will have a considerable effect on the maximum cable run achievable.

To check your proposed cable run is OK:

1 Enter your cable type (e.g. CAT-5 UTP 4).

2 Enter the PSU cable length, in meters.

3 Enter the details for the LP-APs and interconnect cables, and whether a PSU is connected.

4 Enter details of any Pig Tails.



5 If no there is no PSU connected to any of the LP-APs, enter the details (cable type and length) of the cable from the lower LP-AP to the PDU.

6 Enter the unit type details (frequency, PA and type).

7 Enter the power supply details (voltage and wattage).

The spreadsheet will calculate the power supply details for your whole cable run, and highlight any problems (i.e. if there is insufficient voltage or power being delivered to the unit).

Data cable length restrictions

You need to be aware of the maximum length allowed per section of cable. By ‘section’ we mean:• Data cable between first active network device (i.e. whatever you plug into the

Ethernet port of the Wall Box) and first LP-CODU

• Data cable between two consecutive LP-CODUs

• Data cable between last LP-CODU and ODU

The following are absolute limits:• The total data cable run must not exceed 300m.

• The maximum number of LP-CODUs in a cable run is three.

Power cable length restrictions

Maximum power cable length is dependent on many variables, including ODU power requirements, resistances of various elements and cables in the power chain, and PSU rating.


Example

Entering the following data into the spreadsheet:• CAT-5 UTP cable

• Non-E1 service

• 3.5GHz pre-ASIC CODU

• ELE1037 54V 100W power supply

We get the following limits for different PA settings:

If we switch to a different PSU (ELE1025 48V 100W) the figures change to:

Note: All power supplies and cables must meet the requirements in theappendix Splicing and terminating cables of the CPE Installation Guide.

PA Max data cable length Limited by?

Standard 90m Ethernet cable run length

Medium (PA1) 75m 48V DC cable loss

High (PA2) 56m 48V DC cable loss

PA Max data cable length Limited by?

Standard 64m 48V DC cable loss

Medium (PA1) 39m 48V DC cable loss

High (PA2) 27m 48V DC cable loss


Using an LP-CODU

Note: The Lightning Protected Repeater Box, LP-CODU, is only for use withCODU CPE and Stand-alone AP (SAP) systems.

Caution: The LP-CODU must always be connected to a Wall Box, to ensure thatthe –48V supply is always isolated from other indoor equipment (e.g.VLAN IDU, Ethernet switch, computer or Installation Configuration Tool).

Note: CPEs will require extra lightning protection if they are in exposedlocations (e.g. top of a building or tower). If they are installed within the coneof protection of a structure and correctly grounded then extra lightningprotection may not be required.

The LP-CODU provides the following functions:• Lightning protection

• Synchronous Ethernet repeater

• Power extension

In order to extend a cable run, the LP-CODU performs two functions:• Allows a separate higher gauge power cable to be used to carry –48V DC to the

LP-CODU and onto the CODU

• Synchronously repeats the Ethernet physical layer, allowing any IDU connected to the Wall Box to stay synchronised with the CODU, necessary for G.703 services.

In the event of a lightning strike near the CPE, a proper installation of one or more LP-CODUs will ensure that the lightning energy dissipates to ground through paths that do not include the VectaStar equipment. For induced transients above those specified for EMC immunity, some loss of service may occur, followed by automatic recovery.

The LP-CODU forms part of the installation methodology to minimise the effects of nearby lightning strikes. Cambridge Broadband cannot accept any liability for loss of service or damage to equipment resulting from a nearby lightning strike.

The LP-CODU cannot withstand a direct lightning strike.


Product variants

LP-CODU models

Currently, two models of the LP-CODU are in the field, with different CAT-5 connectors:• Revision A00 – LP-CODU with screw-down connectors

• Revision A01 onwards – LP-CODU with RJ45 connectors

Wall Box models

You need to be aware that there are two types of Wall Box in the field, with different ODU cable connectors; one has an internal punch-down connector for the CAT-5 cable, the other has an RJ45 connector.

All ODU CAT-5 connections use straight-through Ethernet wiring, as described in CAT-5 cables to ODUs on page 164.

Earthing in CPE CODUs and Wall Boxes

Caution: The chasses of both Wall Boxes and CODUs must be intentionallyconnected to lightning ground (e.g. the building ground or a lightningprotector) by fixing a 6AWG braid to the integral earthing stud.

CODU outdoor cable ground lines are connected directly to the chassis on entry; all non-ground lines have protection circuitry that diverts dangerous surge currents to the chassis. The chassis must be grounded to divert the surge currents away from any connected electronics that would otherwise be in danger of being destroyed. Such electronics should also be connected to the lightning ground to further minimise risk.

revision A00 – screw-down revision A01 onwards – RJ45 STC


Possible LP-CODU configurationsThis section gives an overview of the configurations in which the LP-CODU can be used. Note the following:• There is a limit of three LP-CODUs in a cable run between a SAP and its Wall Box

• There is a maximum limit of 300m between the SAP and the indoor equipment.

See page 177 for detailed data and power cable length restrictions.

Lightning protection (building entry point)

In this scenario:• The LP-CODU connects outside the building, at the CAT-5 cable entry point, and

directs lightning surges directly to ground, protecting the Wall Box and other indoor equipment, such as a laptop, a VLAN IDU or an Ethernet switch. –48V power is carried by the CAT-5 cable and is bridged across the unit.

ODU

—48 VDC

GND

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Power extension and lightning protection

In this scenario:• The LP-CODU is used to extend the cable run between the Wall Box and the SAP.

The limitations of DC losses from the CAT-5 cable are overcome by using a higher gauge cable for DC power which directly connects to the LP-CODU. The Ethernet signal and clock (required for E1 operation) are repeated by each box.

• Multiple LP-CODUs can be cascaded to further extend the cable run length (up to a maximum of 3 LP-CODUs).

Where 2-core cable is used, power should be looped through the LP-CODU in order to provide lightning protection as well as power extension.

See Calculating cable lengths on page 176 for more information.

See Using the Wall Box PSU to power an LP-CODU directly on page 59 if you need to power an LP-CODU directly from a Wall Box PSU (rather than it being powered via the CAT-5 cable from the Wall Box).

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LP-CODU acting aspower extension box& repeater(power injected)


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data

2-core power

data & power

PSU


Remote LED status

The LP-CODU can give a view of Ethernet and SAP status close to the SAP, because it has similar LED operation to that of the Wall Box (see page 147 for more information).• Power is fed to the SAP via the CAT-5 cable from the Wall Box.

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PSU

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Combination use

Any combination of CAT-5 and 2-core can be used, providing there are no more than three LP-CODUs and maximum cable lengths are not exceeded (see Calculating cable lengths on page 176).

See Using the Wall Box PSU to power an LP-CODU directly on page 59 if you need to power an LP-CODU directly from a Wall Box PSU (rather than it being powered via the CAT-5 cable from the Wall Box).

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LP-CODU acting asremote LED box(power bridgedacross unit)

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Appendix KR M A P R O C E D U R E S
This appendix explains how to return faulty
equipment to Cambridge Broadband Limited

Reporting faultsShould a problem arise when using CBL-provided equipment, the details should first be logged with your usual support contact (see Contacting CBL Support). You will then work with the Support Desk to gather all relevant information.

Once a fault has been verified by CBL Support, and depending upon your service agreement, CBL Support will then authorise the proper action required to correct the fault by repair or replacement of the item as necessary.

Check the FAQs on the Support websiteBefore you contact Support, please take a look at the Support web site to see whether your problem has been covered there:


You’ll find the FAQs under the ‘Knowledge’ link. Note that this site is password-protected. You should have been provided with a password by CBL.

Fault informationIn order for CBL Support to quickly process the fault, please provide the following information:• Product Description and CBL Part Number

• Equipment serial number and AUID (if appropriate)

• Description of the problem, including when and how it is happening, and whether the problem is recurring or intermittent.

• The basic configuration scenario in which the faulty unit was being used (e.g. self-backhaul, CPE-Mux)

• Any log files or other diagnostic data collected from the faulty unit.

Contacting CBL SupportIf your support is via CBL, the CBL Support team can be contacted through the Helpdesk, Monday through Friday as follows:

Tel: +44 1223 703030

E-mail: [email protected]



Fax: +44 1223 703050



mailto:[email protected]



Returning equipment to Cambridge BroadbandRepair or replacement services are provided by CBL at its facility in Cambridge.

Note: The level of service provided by CBL may be dependant upon yoursupport contract – please check this prior to contact with CBL.

CBL aim to repair or replace with an equivalent item, and return to the customer within 28 days after the receipt of the item at the CBL repair facility. The customer is responsible for all Customs clearance and forms.

The customer is responsible for properly packing any equipment returned to CBL to avoid damage. The customer is responsible for all shipping, insurance and other transportation charges.

Before returning equipment to CBL, a return material authorisation (RMA) number must be requested from CBL Support.

Obtaining a Return Materials Authorisation (RMA) numberOnce it has been determined that equipment requires repair or replacement, the customer must request an RMA number from CBL Support. CBL Support will then allocate an RMA number for the equipment to be returned and will send the customer an RMA Document with the RMA number clearly marked. The customer should check the RMA document and notify CBL if there are any errors or omissions.

The customer should retain a copy of the RMA Document for their records.

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Packing and paperworkThe customer is responsible for properly packing any equipment returned to CBL to avoid damage. The customer is responsible for all shipping, insurance and other transportation charges. If equipment is damaged in transit, this will not be covered by normal warranty and the repair or replacement of parts of shipped equipment will be at the customer’s expense.

Note: Items should be marked “FAO Returns” and clearly show the RMAnumber on the outside of all the boxes you are returning. The RMA numbershould also be quoted on all paperwork. Be sure to place a copy of the RMAdocument with the faulty item in the package.

RMA items are usually shipped to:

FAO Returns Dept, RMAxxxCambridge Broadband Limited Units 7 - 9South Cambridge Business Park Sawston Cambridge CB2 4JH

Tel: +44 (0)1223 833704

In certain countries, equipment can be shipped to a regional CBL agent. If this is the case, the address of the agent will be marked as the return address on the RMA document.

International shipmentsFor international shipments, the customer will need to provide a pro forma Invoice (there is an example on page 190). This document must contain all the information required for shipping.

Each package in the shipment should also be accompanied by a pro forma invoice, listing:• RMA number

• Product Description and CBL Part Number

• Equipment serial number or batch code and AUID (if appropriate)

• Country of origin of equipment (UK).

• Value for insurance

Note: If a package is to be sent via customs, it must be clearly marked as a unitbeing returned for repair. See the example pro forma on page 190.

The Proforma Invoice should be printed on the customer’s headed paper.

The customer is responsible for all Customs clearance and forms.


Returning equipment to Cambridge BroadbandOnce your shipping agent has collected the items, inform the CBL Returns department of the Airway Bill Number via e-mail to:

[email protected]

Repair or replacement services are provided by CBL at its Configuration Centre in Cambridge.

Note: The level of service provided by CBL may be dependant upon yoursupport contract - please check this prior to contact with CBL.

CBL aim to repair or replace with an equivalent item, and return to the customer within 28 days after the receipt of the item at the CBL Configuration Centre.

R M A p r o c e d u r e s s · 18 9


Sample pro forma invoice

Note: Print the form on your company’s own headed paper.

YOUR LETTERHEAD HERE

Pro Forma Invoice

Date: 21 June 2006

Ship To:

Cambridge Broadband LimitedUnits 7–9South Cambridge Business ParkSawstonCambridgeCB2 4JHUnited Kingdom

Reference: RMA #024

Terms of payment: Attn. Consignee

Ship From / Consigned To:

ACME Broadband CoAnytownAnywhere

Remarks:

Items are faulty and are being returned to Cambridge Broadband Ltd for repair.

Once repaired, the items will be returned to ACME Broadband Co. within 3 months.

Contact number for Cambridge Broadband is:

+44 (0)1223 833704Shipped Per: Direct Shipping Co.

Shipped From: Anywhere

Shipped on or about: 21 June 2006

Shipped to: UK Country of Origin: See below.

Item No. Description CBL part No.

Serial No.

Country of Origin QTY

Unit Price ($)

Total($)

1 APC BSC-APC 00124 UK 1 xxx xxx

2 Wall Box WB-ASM-1517 00358 UK 1 xxx xxx

3 CPE PSU PSU-ELE-1037 00485 UK 1 xxx xxx

4 PDU 7 BSC-PDU-7 00221 UK 1 xxx xxx

5 SAP ODU SAP-3G-M 00089 UK 1 xxx xxx

6 CPE ODU CPE-3G-SO-H 00101 UK 1 xxx xxx

7 Universal Bracket ODU-PRT-1043 n/a UK 1 xxx xxx

Total ($) xxx


Appendix LG L O S S A R Y
This chapter defines some of the terms used in this
manual

Term Definition

8E1 E1 Concentrator

AAL1 ATM Adaption Layer 1

AAL5 ATM Adaption Layer 5

ABIS Interface between a BTS and a BSC

ADC Analogue-to-Digital Converter

AFC Automatic Frequency Control

AGC Automatic Gain Control

AP Access Point

APC Access Point Controller

ARP Address resolution Protocol

ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode

AUID ODU identifier

BB BaseBand

BER Bit Error Rate

BFA Basic Frame Alignment

BS Base Station

BSC Base Station Controller

BTS Base Transceiver Station

CAS Channel Associated Signalling

CAT-5 Category 5 network cabling

CBR Constant Bit Rate

CDV Cell Delay Variation

CES Circuit Emulation Services

CIR Committed Information Rate

CLIP Classical IP Over ATM

CNR Carrier-to-Noise Ratio

CODU Combined OutDoor Unit

CPE Customer Premises Equipment

CRC Cyclical Redundancy Checking

DAC Digital-to-Analog Convertor

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DNS Domain Name Server

DS DownStream

DS1 Digital Signal 1

DSP Digital Signal Processor

E1CES Circuit Emulation Service VC carrying Unframed (G.703) or Framed (G.704) E1

E1HDLC More efficient for transporting HDLC framed data over E1 (see also HDLC)

EMS Element Management System

EPD Early packet Discard

FEC Forward Error Correction

FTP File Transfer Protocol; Foil Twisted Pair

FWA Fixed Wireless Access

G703

G704

ITU standard for physical and electrical characteristics of digital interfaces, incl. those at 64 kbps and 2.048 Mbps.

GSM Global System for Mobile communication

HDLC High-level Data Link Control

ICU Interface Control Unit

IDU InDoor Unit

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IF Intermediate Frequency

IOS Internetworking Operating System

IP ToS Type of Service; A method of setting precedence for a particular type of traffic for QoS.

IRB Integrated Routing and Bridging

LAN Local Area Network

LOF Loss Of Frame synchronization

MAC Medium Access Control

Term Definition


MFA Multi Frame Alignment

MIB Management Information Base

Mux ATM Multiplexer

NOC Network Operations Centre

OC3 Optical Carrier 3

ODU OutDoor Unit (AP or CPE antenna)

ODU id 48-bit identifier, guaranteed to be unique among all ODUs. Note this is not an IEEE MAC address and as such should not be assumed to be unique amongst all network equipment.

PA Power Amplifier

PBX Private Branch eXchange

PDA Personal Digital Assistant

PDU Power Distribution Unit; Protocol Data Unit

PIR Peak Information Rate

PMP Point to Multi-Point

QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation

QoS Quality Of Service

QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying

RAMP Remote Antenna Management Protocol (auto-detection)

RFC Request for Comment

Rx Receive

SAP Stand-alone Access Point

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

SNR Signal-to-Noise Ratio

SONET Synchronous Optical Network

SRTS Synchronous Residual Timestamp Recovery

Term Definition

STM-1 The largest standard circuit unit of capacity, which consists of 155,500 Kbps (equal to 155 Mbps)

SU Id MAC-layer identifier

SUID Subscriber Unit IDentifier

TDM Time Division Multiplexing

TRAU Transcoding Rate and Adaptation Unit

TRX Transmitter/Receiver

Tx Transmit

US UpStream

UTP Un-Twisted Pair

VBR Variable Bit Rate

VC Virtual Circuit

VCI Virtual Circuit Identifier

VCO Voltage-Controlled Oscillator

VID VLAN ID

VLAN Virtual Local Area Network

VPN Virtual Private Network

Term Definition

G l o s s a r y s · 19 3


Appendix MY O U R N O T E S
Use the blank pages here to make a note of useful
information

What are these blank pages for?!Normally, we try not to include unnecessary blank pages. However, we thought you’d find them useful in this guide – use them to keep a note of information you’ll need to refer to during the installation. For example:• Site survey details

• ODU ID numbers


Yo u r N o t e s s · 19 7


Index

Symbols$AP : s·106$SUID : s·106

Numerics2-core

ODU power : s·166PDU power : s·166

2VoIP Ethernet IDU : s·198E1 : s·19, s·192

AAAL1 : s·192AAL5 : s·192ABIS : s·192access

SAP : s·80access (configtool) : s·142Access Point : s·18Access Point Controller

see APCaccount

enabling : s·91ADC : s·192AFC : s·192AGC : s·192align

parabolic antenna : s·31allocate radio channel : s·95ANT-10G-PAR-60 : s·5ANT-3G-PAR-60 : s·5Antenna ID

see AUIDAP : s·192

present : s·95provisioned : s·95select radio channel : s·96

APC : s·18, s·192AP-ODU : s·18ARP : s·192assembly label : s·21ATM : s·192

connecting to third-party equipment : s·66

ATM router : s·62ATMoE port (SAP) : s·81AUID : s·18, s·21, s·192

Bbandwidth : s·94

for ODUs : s·21Base Station

configure service : s·99see BS

Base Station Configuration ToolAccess Points tab : s·95

BB : s·192BER : s·192BFA : s·192blanking plug : s·43BNC connection : s·161BNC connector

synchronous E1 : s·161broadcast : s·80, s·142BS : s·18, s·192

configure : s·90create : s·90E1 Concentrator

power : s·64equipment required : s·63recommendations : s·63

BS EN 61000-4-5 : s·52BSC : s·192BTS : s·192

Ccable

minimum recommendations : s·166

routing : s·50cable calculator

CPE & SAP : s·176cable gland

installing : s·168removing : s·170

cable length : s·36restrictions : s·177

calibrate Installation PDA : s·111CAS : s·192CAT-5 : s·192

ODU connections : s·164ODU power : s·166

CAT-5 pigtail : s·46CBR : s·192CDV : s·192cell size

setting : s·99CES : s·192change

IP address : s·78

change root password : s·83channel

allocate : s·96checksum : s·72CIR : s·192cleaving fibre-optic cables : s·154CLIP : s·192CLIP IP address : s·144CLIP netmask : s·144CNR : s·192CODU : s·19, s·192

connect earthing strap : s·40earthing : s·180Wall Box LEDs : s·146

CompactFlash card : s·108, s·120CompactFlash Ethernet card : s·134Compaq iPAQ : s·133configtool

access submenu : s·142broadcast : s·142CLIP netmask : s·144configuring SAP : s·138eth0 submenu : s·142gateway : s·142hosts : s·142ipaddr : s·142, s·144netmask : s·142port : s·144remote : s·143SAP configuration : s·77snmp submenu : s·143Standard Base Station : s·77starting : s·79syslog submenu : s·143trapdest : s·143type : s·144vectastar submenu : s·144vlanid : s·142

configtool (SAP) : s·138–s·144configure

BS : s·90SAP via configtool : s·77

connectWall Box to LAN : s·90

Contact Details field : s·95conventions

Installation PDA : s·110, s·122

CPE : s·19, s·192add service : s·99configuration

requirements : s·108, s·120installing software : s·134

s · 2 0 0 V e c t a S t a r S A P I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e R e l e a s e 3 . 4 . X X

Kycon power connector : s·158

CPE & SAP cable calculator : s·176CRC : s·192create

BS : s·90SAP : s·92

crossover Ethernet cable : s·102, s·160crossover serial cable : s·103custom cable run : s·41Customer Premises Equipment

see CPE

DDAC : s·192data cable

length restrictions : s·177data connections

LP-CODU : s·44default

VC configuration : s·99default (root) user account : s·91DHCP : s·192distribution CD : s·68, s·71DNS : s·192download

VectaStar software : s·68downstream frequency : s·93DS : s·192DS1 : s·192DSP : s·192

EE1

BNC connection : s·161crossover cable : s·162external clock

connection : s·161loopback connector : s·162RJ45 pinout : s·161synchronous clock

signal : s·161E1 Concentrator : s·19

BNC connector : s·161earthing strap : s·65front panel : s·150installing (SAP) : s·62LEDs : s·148, s·150power cable : s·64

rear panel : s·150E1CES : s·192E1HDLC : s·192earthing

CODU : s·180LP-CODU : s·43Wall Box : s·180

earthing strapconnecting : s·40connecting to BS indoor

equipment : s·65Wall Box : s·58

elevation adjustment : s·33EMS : s·192

default user account : s·91quick start : s·90

EMS softwareinstalling : s·88setting up EMS

workstation : s·86EMS workstation

logging on : s·90setting up : s·86

ENV 50166-2 : s·5, s·24EPD : s·192equipment required

BS indoor installation : s·63CODU indoor

installation : s·54eth0

SAP : s·80eth0 (configtool) : s·142Ethernet

crossover cable : s·76, s·102, s·160

pin assignments : s·102RJ45 connector : s·163straight-through

cable : s·102, s·160Ethernet repeater : s·179ETSI EN 300 132-2 : s·55ETSI EN 300-019-1-3 : s·55external clock signal cable : s·65

FFEC : s·192Fibre optic patch panel

see Patchfibre pigtail : s·47fibre-optic cable

splicing : s·154fibre-optic connectors : s·156fibre-optic test kit : s·155

frequency : s·93FTP : s·192FWA : s·192

GG.703 : s·192

synchronisation with LP-CODU : s·179

G.704 : s·192gateway : s·80, s·142green tick : s·95GSM : s·192

HHDLC : s·192hosts : s·142

IICU : s·19, s·192

Ethernet interface : s·163IDU : s·192

see VLAN IDUIEEE : s·192IF : s·192ifconfig

eth0 : s·78install

cable gland : s·168CPE software : s·134E1 Concentrator (SAP) : s·62EMS software : s·88LP-CODU : s·42outdoor cables : s·36parabolic antenna : s·29VS Install : s·117, s·130Wall Box : s·52, s·55Wall Mounting Kit : s·28

installationrecommended locations for

BS indoor equip. : s·63Installation Configuration Tool

connecting (SAP) : s·134Installation Laptop PC : s·79

change IP address : s·104connect to SAP : s·79connect to SAP Wall

Box : s·76resetting IP address : s·104

Installation PDA : s·119

s · 2 0 1

calibrating : s·111conventions : s·110, s·122installing VS Install : s·117,

s·130rebooting : s·118setup : s·107setup requirements : s·108,

s·120text and number

entry : s·110, s·122Interface Control Unit

see ICUIOS : s·192IP address

changing on installation Laptop PC : s·104

of Installation Laptop PC : s·78

reset on Installation Laptop PC : s·104

IP ToS : s·192ipaddr : s·80, s·142, s·144IPPlus : s·21IRB : s·192ITU-R Radio Regulation S5.482 : s·5

KK.20 : s·52K.21 : s·52Kycon power connector : s·158

LLAN : s·192LED

E1 Concentrator : s·150status indications : s·145Wall Box : s·146

LED statusE1 Concentrator : s·148LP-CODU : s·147Wall Box (SAP) : s·146

legacy ICUEthernet interface : s·163

Lightning Protected Power Extension Box

see LP-APLightning Protected Repeater Box

see LP-CODU

lightning protection : s·41, s·52, s·174limit max AP tx power : s·5Location field : s·95, s·96LOF : s·192LP-AP : s·19LP-CODU : s·19

combination use : s·184configurations : s·181data connections : s·44earthing : s·43installation

requirements : s·37installing : s·42LED status : s·147lightning protection : s·174power connections : s·45powering from Wall Box

PSU : s·59using : s·179

MMAC : s·192max tx power : s·5maximum cell size

setting : s·99md5sum command : s·72MFA : s·193MIB : s·193MMC card : s·108, s·120

configuring CPE : s·133downloading VSTool : s·112,

s·124mount ODU : s·32MT-RJ : s·47MTRJ connector : s·47Multiplexer

see MuxMux : s·19, s·193

Nnetmask : s·80, s·142Network Tool : s·92

channelisation : s·93no tick : s·95NOC : s·193number entry


OOC3 : s·193ODU : s·19, s·193

CAT-5 connections : s·164connect earthing strap : s·40elevation adjustment

bearing : s·27installing : s·24installing cable gland : s·168installing parabolic

antenna : s·29mounting : s·32mounting on pole : s·26power and signal

cables : s·46power cables : s·166product label : s·21removing cable

gland : s·170restarting : s·97terminating CAT-5

cable : s·152tools required : s·26, s·37weight : s·24

ODU Configuration Toolconfigure radio

channels : s·96ODU id : s·193ODU type : s·21orange tick : s·95Outdoor Unit

see ODU

PPA : s·193PA1 : s·21PA2 : s·21parabolic antenna

aligning : s·31connecting to : s·40installing : s·29

passwordchanging : s·83

Patch : s·19PBX : s·193PDA : s·193PDU : s·19, s·193

2-core cable : s·166power cable : s·166

Phoenix connector : s·157E1 Concentrator : s·64


pigtail : s·38fibre : s·47securing : s·49

pin assignmentsEthernet : s·102serial : s·103

PIR : s·193PMP : s·193polarization : s·21PolyPhaser IX-2H1DC72/W : s·52port

set ATMoE : s·81port (SAP) : s·144power

–48V supply requirements : s·165

Kycon connector : s·158limiting AP tx power

(10GHz) : s·5LP-CODU via Wall Box

PSU : s·59minimum power cable

recommendations : s·166ODU cables : s·166to E1 Concentrator : s·64

Power buttonInstallation PDA : s·109

power cablecustom : s·41custom runs : s·41length restrictions : s·177wiring : s·157

power connectionsLP-CODU : s·45

Power Distribution Unitsee PDU

Power Supply Unitconnecting to Wall

Box : s·58see PSU

product labeldescription : s·21

provisioned AP : s·95PSU : s·19

Wall Box : s·58

QQAM : s·193QoS : s·193QPSK : s·193

Rradio channel

allocating : s·95configure : s·96

radio channelisationsetup : s·93

RAMP : s·193reboot

Installation PDA : s·118Record button

Installation PDA : s·109recover

SAP : s·132, s·134SAP system : s·131

remote : s·143remove

cable gland : s·170Repair or replacement services : s·187repeater

Ethernet : s·179replacement services : s·187reset

Installation IP address : s·104

IP address : s·104Reset button

Installation PDA : s·118restart

ODU : s·97RF cable

parabolic antenna : s·29RF cable surge protector : s·29RFC : s·193RJ45

Ethernet pin assignments : s·102

Ethernet pinouts : s·163RJ45 termination : s·152RMA : s·187root login : s·90root password

changing : s·83routing

cables : s·50Rx : s·193Rx filter unit

centre freq : s·21

SSAP : s·19, s·193

cable calculator : s·176CLIP IP address : s·144configtool : s·138connect Installation Laptop

PC : s·79connect Wall Box to

LAN : s·90create : s·92E1 Concentrator

power : s·64eth0 settings : s·80install outdoor cables : s·39installing an E1

Concentrator : s·62powering on : s·79recover : s·131, s·132, s·134set network port : s·144set type : s·144topology : s·20upgrade software : s·98

SAP Wall Boxconnect Installation Laptop

PC : s·76serial

crossover cable : s·103pin assignments : s·103

serial number : s·21service

configuring : s·99set

maximum cell size : s·99set up channelisation : s·93Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L : s·119, s·133SNMP : s·193snmp (configtool) : s·143SNR : s·193software

distribution CD : s·68downloading : s·68upgrade (SAP) : s·98

software componentsverifying : s·72

software release CD : s·87SONET : s·193splicing fibre-optic cables : s·154SRTS : s·193ssh access : s·83ssh keys : s·106Stand-alone Access Point

see SAPstatic routing : s·83

s · 2 0 3

STATION CLOCK connector : s·65, s·161STM-1 : s·193straight-through Ethernet cable : s·102, s·160

connecting Installation PDA : s·79, s·134

SU Id : s·193Subscriber CODU

see CODUSUID : s·193support web site : s·108, s·120surge suppression : s·52symbol rate : s·94synchronous Ethernet repeater : s·179syslog

remote (SAP) : s·81syslog (configtool) : s·143

Ttarball : s·69

unpacking : s·70TDM : s·193termination

CODU cable : s·57text entry


tools requiredODU installation : s·26, s·37

TORX® drivers : s·26trapdest : s·143

SAP : s·81TRAU : s·193TRX : s·193Tx : s·193Tx filter unit

centre freq : s·21type (SAP) : s·144

Uuniversal bracket : s·27, s·34unpack tarball : s·70upgrade

SAP software : s·98upstream frequency : s·93US : s·193User

IP addresses : s·106User Administration Tool : s·91UTP : s·193

VVBR : s·193VC : s·193VCI : s·193VCO : s·193VectaStar

obtaining software : s·68vectastar

configtool settings (SAP) : s·81

vectastar (configtool) : s·144VectaStar software

downloading : s·68VectaStar Support Area : s·68verify software components : s·72VID : s·193VLAN : s·193VLAN IDU : s·19

see IDUvlanid : s·80, s·142Voice over IP IDU

see 2VoIP Ethernet IDUVPN : s·193VS Install

installing on Installation PDA : s·117, s·130

VS Basic : s·21VS Max133 : s·21VS Solo : s·21VSCD directory : s·72vsnet : s·92VSTool : s·108, s·120

installing on MMC card : s·112, s·124

starting : s·134

WWall Box : s·19

(SAP) connect Installation Laptop PC : s·76

earthing : s·180functionality : s·52installing : s·52, s·55LEDs : s·146powering : s·158RJ45 Ethernet

connection : s·163using a Kycon power

connector : s·158Wall Box (SAP)

LED status : s·146Wall Box functionality : s·52Wall Mounting Kit

installing : s·28wiring

E1 loopback : s·162write

configtool : s·139

ZZip cable ties : s·26, s·37
