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Contents Welcome to WipConfig PDA............................................................................... vii

1. Installing WipConfig PDA....................................................................... 1-1 1.1. Overview............................................................................................ 1-1 1.2. Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync® ..................................................... 1-2 1.3. Connecting and Synchronizing PDA to and with your PC .................. 1-6 1.4. Installing WipConfig PDA on the PDA................................................ 1-9

2. Getting Started........................................................................................ 2-1 2.1. Starting WipConfig............................................................................. 2-2 2.2. Areas of the WipConfig PDA Screens................................................ 2-5

2.2.1. Toolbar................................................................................ 2-6 2.2.2. Data Source Indication ........................................................ 2-7 2.2.3. Status Bar ........................................................................... 2-9 2.2.4. Menu Bar........................................................................... 2-11

2.3. Changing Login Password ............................................................... 2-12 2.4. Working with Configuration Files...................................................... 2-13

2.4.1. Saving ............................................................................... 2-14 2.4.2. Opening............................................................................. 2-16

2.5. Applying Factory Defaults ................................................................ 2-17 2.6. Displaying WipConfig PDA�s SW Version ........................................ 2-19 2.7. Quitting WipConfig PDA................................................................... 2-20

3. Connecting to a Device .......................................................................... 3-1 3.1. Overview............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2. Connecting WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL Device.......................... 3-2 3.3. Disconnecting WipConfig PDA from the ASWipLL Device ................. 3-5

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4. Configuring the SPR............................................................................... 4-1 4.1. Defining SPR Configuration Parameters............................................ 4-2

4.1.1. Defining Network Parameters.............................................. 4-3 4.1.2. Defining Air Parameters ...................................................... 4-5 4.1.3. Defining RF Parameters ...................................................... 4-7 4.1.4. Defining VLAN Parameters ................................................. 4-9 4.1.5. Defining Ping Parameters.................................................. 4-12

4.2. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) Graph............................ 4-13 4.2.1. Viewing ............................................................................. 4-13 4.2.2. Defining the Polling Rate ................................................... 4-14 4.2.3. Deleting............................................................................. 4-15

5. Configuring the BSR .............................................................................. 5-1 5.1. Defining Network Parameters ............................................................ 5-2 5.2. Defining Air Parameters..................................................................... 5-4 5.3. Defining RF Parameters .................................................................... 5-6 5.4. Defining VLAN Parameters................................................................ 5-8 5.5. Defining Ping Parameters ................................................................ 5-10

6. Configuring the BSDU............................................................................ 6-1 6.1. Defining Network Parameters ............................................................ 6-2 6.2. Defining Air Parameters..................................................................... 6-4 6.3. Defining RF Parameters .................................................................... 6-6 6.4. Defining VLAN Parameters................................................................ 6-8 6.5. Defining Power Control Parameters................................................. 6-10

Glossary .............................................................................................................A-1

B. Cable Connections .................................................................................B-1

C. Index........................................................................................................C-1

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Welcome to WipConfig PDAWelcome to WipConfig PDAWelcome to WipConfig PDAWelcome to WipConfig PDA Airspan�s WipConfig PDA program is a configuration tool designed to run on personal digital assistants (PDA). WipConfig PDA allows you to perform initial configurations on ASWipLL devices, eliminating the need for a PC, and thereby, making configuration a quick and easy process.

WipConfig PDA allows you to connect to the ASWipLL device through a serial or network (IP) communication path. The network communication path uses SNMP for SET and GET processes.

WipConfig PDA provides you with a graph displaying real-time Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurements. Thus, WipConfig PDA allows you to effectively position ASWipLL devices for optimum radio signal reception.

WipConfig PDA allows you to save your configuration settings for later use. Therefore, you can quickly apply configuration settings to multiple devices requiring similar configuration settings.

Purpose of this Guide This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using WipConfig PDA. This includes, for example, instructions for connecting the PDA running WipConfig PDA to ASWipLL devices, defining configuration parameters, saving and opening configuration files, and viewing RSSI graphs.

Targeted Audience This guide is intended for the person who is responsible for performing initial configuring of the ASWipLL devices.

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Organization of this Guide This guide is organized into the following chapters:

! Chapter 1, �Installing WipConfig PDA��provides step-by-step instructions for installing WipConfig PDA. This includes installing Microsoft ActiveSync, connecting and synchronizing PDA to and with your PC, and installing WipConfig PDA.

! Chapter 2, �Getting Started��provides an overview of WipConfig PDA�s graphical user interface (GUI). In addition, this chapter provides step-by-step instructions on basic WipConfig PDA procedures such as starting and quitting WipConfig PDA, and saving and opening configuration files.

! Chapter 3, �Connecting to a Device��provides step-by-step instructions on connecting WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL device through serial and network communication modes.

! Chapter 4, �Configuring the SPR��provides sep-by-step instructions on configuring the SPR. This includes network, air, RF, and VLAN configurations. In addition, this chapter describes the procedure for viewing the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurements.

! Chapter 5, �Configuring the BSR��provides sep-by-step instructions on configuring the BSR. This includes network, air, RF, and VLAN configurations.

! Chapter 6, �Configuring the BSDU��provides sep-by-step instructions on configuring the BSR. This includes network, air, RF, VLAN, and BSR power control configurations.

! Appendix A, �Glossary�.

! Appendix B, �Cable Connections�.

! Appendix C, �Index�.

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Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions:

Convention Meaning Example

Bold Command and menu names, icons, buttons, and fields

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Bold Courier New File names Save as reports.log

Words in parenthesis Values you need to type into fields, and options that you need to select from lists

Select “TCP” from the drop-down list.

Note that provides useful information

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Installing WipConfig PDAInstalling WipConfig PDAInstalling WipConfig PDAInstalling WipConfig PDA This chapter describes the procedures for installing WipConfig PDA on a personal digital assistant (PDA).

This chapter includes the following sections:

! Overview

! Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync®

! Connecting and Synchronizing PDA to and with your PC

! Installing WipConfig PDA on the PDA

1.1. Overview WipConfig PDA is designed to run on a PDA. The installation of WipConfig PDA on the PDA is performed using Microsoft® ActiveSync®, which connects and synchronizes the PDA to and with a PC.

The procedural steps for installing WipConfig PDA on your PDA includes the following procedures, listed in chronological order:

! Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync® on your PC

! Connecting and synchronizing the PDA to and with your PC

! Installing WipConfig PDA on your PDA

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1.2. Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync® Before you can install WipConfig PDA on your PDA, you need to install Microsoft® ActiveSync® on your PC. Microsoft ActiveSync® allows you to connect and synchronize the PDA to and with your PC.

Note: If Microsoft® ActiveSync® is already installed on your PC, skip to Section 1.3, �Connecting and Synchronizing PDA to and with your PC�.

To install Microsoft® ActiveSync® on your PC:

1. Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync CD in your CD-ROM drive.

2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then choose Run.

3. Type D:\MSASYNC.EXE (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive letter)

4. Click OK.

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The Microsoft® ActiveSync® setup wizard starts, displaying the Microsoft ActiveSync window, as displayed in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1: Microsoft ActiveSync window

5. Click Next.



The Microsoft ActiveSync Select Installation Folder window appears, as displayed in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2: Select Installation Folder window

6. Accept the default folder in which to install Microsoft® ActiveSync®, or click Change to select a different folder, and then click Next.

Microsoft® ActiveSync® begins installing on your PC.



When installation has complete, the Get Connected window appears, as displayed in Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3: Get Connected window

7. To continue with the installation, click Next or Cancel, and then see Section 1.3, �Connecting and Synchronizing PDA to and with your PC�.



1.3. Connecting and Synchronizing PDA to and with your PC Once you have installed Microsoft® ActiveSync® on your PC, you can now connect and synchronize the PDA to and with your PC. Synchronizing allows you to share information between your PDA and your PC. This involves physically connecting the PDA�s serial or USB cable to your PC, and then synchronizing the PDA with your PC, using Microsoft® ActiveSync®.

To connect and synchronize the PDA to and with your PC:

8. Slide the PDA into the PDA cradle. Ensure that power is supplied to the PDA (either form batteries or from the mains).

9. Connect the PDA to your PC using the PDA�s serial or USB cable, as displayed in Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-4: Connecting PDA to PC using serial or USB cable

PC�s serial port



Once you have physically connected the PDA to your PC, the Get Connected window automatically appears, informing you that Microsoft® ActiveSync® is attempting to connect and synchronize the PDA with your PC, as displayed in Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5: Get Connected window



When Microsoft® ActiveSync® successfully connects the PDA to your PC, the �Connected� message is displayed, as shown in Figure 1-6.

Figure 1-6: Microsoft ActiveSync window displaying �Connected�



1.4. Installing WipConfig PDA on the PDA After you have connected and synchronized the PDA to and with your PC (as described in Section 1.3, �Connecting and Synchronizing PDA to and with your PC�), you can begin installing WipConfig PDA on the PDA.

Before installing WipConfig PDA, it is recommended to close all other running programs.

To install WinConfig PDA:

1. Insert the WipConfig PDA CD in your CD-ROM drive.

2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then choose Run.

3. Type D:\WCPDASETUP.EXE (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive letter)

4. Click OK.



The WipConfig PDA setup wizard starts, displaying the Welcome window, as displayed in Figure 1-7.

Figure 1-7: Welcome window

5. Click Next.



The End User License Agreement window appears, as displayed in Figure 1-8.

Figure 1-8: End User License Agreement window

6. To continue with the setup, accept the license agreement by clicking Yes.

The Retrieving Device Data message box appears, indicating the retrieval of application data from the PDA, as displayed in Figure 1-9.

Figure 1-9: Retrieving Device Data message box



When data has been retrieved, the Installing Applications message box appears, indicating the progress of the installation process, as displayed in Figure 1-10.

Figure 1-10: Installing Applications message box

When WipConfig PDA installation completes, the Application Downloading Complete message box appears, as displayed in Figure 1-11.

Figure 1-11: Application Downloading Complete message box

7. Click OK to finish the installation.


Getting StartedGetting StartedGetting StartedGetting Started This chapter provides an overview of WipConfig PDA�s graphical user interface (GUI), and provides instructions for basic procedures such as starting WipConfig PDA.

This chapter contains the following main sections:

! Starting WipConfig PDA

! Areas of the WipConfig PDA Screens

! Toolbar

! Data Source Indication

! Status bar

! Menu bar

! Working with Configuration Files

! Saving

! Opening

! Applying Factory Defaults

! Displaying WipConfig PDA�s SW Version Number

! Quitting WipConfig PDA

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2.1. Starting WipConfig Once you have installed WipConfig PDA on your PDA (see Chapter 1, �Installing WipConfig PDA�), you can start WipConfig PDA from your PDA�s Start menu.

To start WipConfig PDA:

1. On your PDA desktop, from the Start menu, choose WipCfgPda, as displayed in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1: Choosing WipCfgPda from the Start menu

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The Login WipCfgPDA screen appears, as displayed in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2: Login WipCfgPda screen

2. In the User Name field, enter the user name. (The default is �Admin�.)

3. In the Password field, enter the password. . (The default is �Wipll�.)

Note: User name and password are case-sensitive.



4. Click OK.

The Communication screen appears, as displayed in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3: Communication screen

For changing WipConfig PDA login user name and password, see Section 2.3, �Changing Login Password�.



2.2. Areas of the WipConfig PDA Screens The WipConfig PDA screens include the following areas (see Figure 2-4):

! Toolbar

! Data source indication

! Work area

! Status bar

! Menu bar

Figure 2-4: Areas of the WipConfig PDA screen

Toolbar

Menu bar

Work area

Status bar

Data source indication



2.2.1. Toolbar The WipConfig PDA toolbar contains the most commonly used tasks. Table 2-1 describes the buttons on the toolbar.

Table 2-1: Description of toolbar buttons

Button Name Description

Open Opens a pre-defined configuration file.

Save Saves the defined BSR, SPR/IDR, or BSDU configurations to a disk using the current file name.

Connect Connects WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL device.

Disconnect Terminates the communication between WipConfig PDA and the

ASWipLL device.

Read Retrieves the ASWipLL device�s current configuration parameters.

Write Sets the defined configuration parameters to the targeted ASWipLL

device. Note that the configuration settings only become active after you reset the device.

Reset Target Resets the ASWipLL device to which WipConfig PDA is

connected.

Set Factory Default

Sets the ASWipLL device�s configuration parameters to factory default settings.

Set Protected Default

Sets the ASWipLL device�s configuration parameters to the factory default settings, except for crucial parameters that are necessary for network communications (e.g. device�s IP address).

Note: The availability of each toolbar button depends on the WipConfig PDAscreen in which you are working.



2.2.2. Data Source Indication WipConfig PDA displays the source of the currently retrieved data. This can either be data rettrieved from an ASWipLL device (displays �Target�), or data retrieved from opening a file (displays the file, e.g. �.bsr�, �.bdu�, �.spr�). Figure 2-5 displays a file data source.

Figure 2-5: Example of data source � target

Data retrieved from a file



When you change the parameter values, an asterisk (*) appears alongside the Data Source display, as displayed in Figure 2-6. This asterisk indicates that the new changes have yet to be applied (�Write�) to the targeted ASWipLL device, or saved to a file.

Figure 2-6: Asterisk indicating parameter changes

Asterisk



2.2.3. Status Bar The status bar displays various messages as well as the software version of the ASWipLL device to which WipConfig PDA is connected. Figure 2-7 displays the areas of the status bar.

Figure 2-7: WipConfig PDA Status Bar

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messages



Table 2-2 describes the messages that may appear in the status bar.

Table 2-2: Description of Status bar messages

Message Indicates that WipConfig PDA � �Try to Connect� is attempting to connect to the ASWipLL device. This is after you

click the Connect button. �Connected� is connected to the targeted ASWipLL device. �Can not Connect� could not connect to the ASWipLL device. �Disconnected� is not connected to the targeted ASWipLL device. �Reading Data� is reading data from the ASWipLL device. This occurs after you click

Read or Connect. �Reading Data Failed� was unable to read the ASWipLL device�s data. �Reading Finished� has successfully completed retrieving configuration parameters from

the targeted ASWipLL device. These parameters are displayed in the WipConfig PDA screen.

�Writing Data� is applying the configuration settings to the ASWipLL device. This appears after you click Write.

�Writing Data Success� succeeded in applying the configuration settings to the ASWipLL device.

�Writing Data Failed� Failed to apply the configuration settings to the ASWipLL device �Write Data Error� Attempted to apply configuration settings to the ASWipLL device,

but was unsuccessful due to invalid parameters. �Target Unreachable� attempted to read/write to a connected ASWipLL device, but was

unsuccessful. �Saved to the File� successfully saved the configuration settings to a file. �Error Save to File� could not save the configuration settings to a file. �Reset� performed a reset (i.e. the Reset button was clicked).



2.2.4. Menu Bar The WipConfig PDA menu bar is described in Table 2-3.

Table 2-3: Description of Menu bar

Menu Commands Description Open Opens a pre-defined configuration file. Save Saves the defined BSR, SPR/IDR, or BSDU configurations to a disk

using the current file name. Save As Saves the defined BSR, SPR/IDR, or BSDU configurations to a disk

using a user-defined file name. Close Closes all open configuration files.

File

Exit Quits WipConfig PDA. View Statistics Displays statistical information of the SPR regarding RSSI. This

information is displayed in graph format. Connect Connects WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL device. Disconnect Terminates the communication between WipConfig PDA and the

ASWipLL device. Read Retrieves, from the device, the device�s configuration parameters

and displays the parameters. Write Sets the defined configuration parameters to the targeted ASWipLL

device. Note that the configuration settings only become active after you reset the device.

Reset Target Resets the target ASWipLL device. Set Factory Default

Sets the device�s configuration parameters to factory default settings.

Tools

Set Protected Default

Sets the device�s configuration parameters to the factory default settings, except for crucial parameters that are necessary for network communications (e.g. device�s IP address).

Security User Administration

Allows you to change WipConfig PDA�s login user name and password.

Help About Displays the version number of the WipConfig PDA that you are currently using.



2.3. Changing Login Password WipConfig PDA allows you to change the login user name and password.

To change the login user name and password:

1. From the Security menu, choose User Administration.

The Password Dialog screen appears, as displayed in Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8: Password screen

2. In the Enter New User Name field, type the new user name.

3. In the Enter New Password field, type the new password.



4. In the Confirm New Password field, type once again the new password that you entered in Step 3.

5. Click OK.

Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive.

2.4. Working with Configuration Files WipConfig PDA allows you to save and open configuration files containing your configuration settings. This allows you to easily and quickly apply configuration settings when configuring many ASWipLL devices.



2.4.1. Saving WipConfig PDA allows you to save your configuration settings that you define for a device. This allows you to later use these settings for other devices.

To save configuration settings:

1. From the File menu, choose Save.

The Save (e.g. SPR) Configuration File screen appears, as displayed in Figure 2-9.

Figure 2-9: Save SPR Configuration File screen

2. In the Name field, enter the name of the file.

3. From the Folder drop-down list, select the PDA�s folder to where you want to save the file.



4. From the Type drop-down list, select the type of file format in which you want to save the file: .bsr for BSR; .spr for SPR; and .bdu for BSDU.

5. From the Location drop-down list, select the location on the PDA.

6. Click OK.

If the configurations are successfully saved to a file, the status bar displays the �Saved to the File� message, as displayed in Figure 2-10.

Figure 2-10: Status bar displaying �Saved to the File� message

Message indicating successfully saved file



2.4.2. Opening WipConfig PDA allows you to open saved configuration files. This allows you to apply the configuration file�s parameter settings to other devices.

To open a configuration file:

1. From the File menu, choose Open.

The Open (e.g. SPR) Configuration File screen appears, as displayed in Figure 2-11.

Figure 2-11: Open SPR Configuration File screen

2. From the Folder drop-down list, select the PDA folder in which the file is located.



3. From the Type drop-down list, select the type of file: .bsr for BSR; .spr for SPR; and .bdu for BSDU.

The Open SPR Configuration File screen lists all the requested file types in the selected folder.

4. In the list of files, double-click the desired file.

The desired file opens in WipConfig PDA.

2.5. Applying Factory Defaults WipConfig PDA allows you to apply factory-defined default configuration settings to the device. You can apply all the default configuration settings to the device, or you can apply some of the default configuration parameters. When you apply only some of the default configuration settings, parameters that are crucial to the device�s network identification and communication are retained, such as IP address.

Table 2-4 lists the factory defaults.

Table 2-4: Full factory defaults

Parameter Value IP addresses: • BSR/PPR • SPR/IDR • BSDU

• 10.0.0.10 • 10.0.0.20 • 10.0.0.5

Subnet mask 255.255.255.240 Default gateway address 0.0.0.0 Get Community string Public Set community string Private

Warning: When you apply factory default settings, all previous configurationsare deleted such as NVRAM Frequency tables and QoS settings.



To apply full default settings to the device:

! From the Tools menu, choose Set Factory Default.

All the default configuration settings are applied to the device.

To apply some of the default configuration settings and retain others:

! From the Tools menu, choose Set Protected Default.

Most of the default configuration settings are applied to the device, except communication parameters.



2.6. Displaying WipConfig PDA�s SW Version WipConfig PDA allows you to view the current WipConfig PDA software version running on your PDA.

To display the WipConfig PDA�s software version that you are currently using:

! From the Help menu, choose About.

The About WipCfgPda screen appears, displaying WipConfig PDA�s version number, as shown in Figure 2-12.

Figure 2-12: About WipCfgPda screen



2.7. Quitting WipConfig PDA The following procedure describes quitting WipConfig PDA.

To quit WipConfig PDA:

! From the File menu, choose Exit.


Connecting to a DeviceConnecting to a DeviceConnecting to a DeviceConnecting to a Device This chapter describes the procedures for connecting and disconnecting WipConfig PDA to and from an ASWipLL device, respectively.


! Overview

! Connecting WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL Device

! Disconnecting WipConfig PDA from the ASWipLL Device

Note: For cabling the PDA running WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL device, see Appendix B, �Cable Connections�.

3.1. Overview The PDA running WipConfig PDA can be connected to the ASWipLL device by a serial or network communication mode. Serial connection allows you to perform initial configuration by defining the device�s IP address. Network connection allows you to configure advanced parameters essential for establishing the air link as well as configure parameters that facilitate commissioning of ASWipLL devices. The network connection uses SNMP to set the configuration parameters.

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3.2. Connecting WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL Device Once you have connected the cables between the PDA running WipConfig PDA and the ASWipLL device (see Appendix B, �Connecting the Cables�), you can connect WipConfig PDA to the device through the a communication mode, i.e. serial or IP.

To connect WipConfig PDA to the ASWipLL device:

1. On your PDA, start WipConfig PDA.

WipConfig PDA starts, displaying the SPR Configuration screen, as displayed below.

Figure 3-1: WipConfig starts displaying SPR Configuration screen

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2. For serial communication with the ASWipLL device, in the Communication group, select Serial, and then skip to Step 4.

Note: If you select the Serial option, the IP Communication group�s fields are unavailable.

3. For IP communication with the ASWipLL device, in the Communication group, select IP, and then fill in the following fields:

! Remote Agent: IP address of the ASWipLL device.

! Set Community: SNMP SET community string for configuring the device (e.g. private or public)

4. Click Set.

5. From the Tools menu, choose Connect,

-Or-

On the toolbar, click the Connect button.

WipConfig PDA attempts to connect to the ASWipLL device. When WipConfig PDA connects to the device, the relevant Configuration screen appears, depending on the device type (i.e. BSR, SPR, or BSDU Configuration screen), as displayed in Figure 3-2.



Figure 3-2: WipConfigPDA connected to device (e.g. SPR)

WipConfig PDA retrieves (i.e. reads) the ASWipLL device�s configuration parameters and displays the parameters in the relevant WipConfig PDA fields. In addition, when WipConfig connects to the ASWipLL device, the status bar displays the following connection parameters:

! �Connected�

! Communication mode: �Serial� or �Network�

Note: For configuration through an IP network, the PDA�s IP address must bein the same subnet as the ASWipLL device. In addition, the PDA must contain a Network Interface Card (NIC).

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3.3. Disconnecting WipConfig PDA from the ASWipLL Device You can disconnect WipConfig PDA from the device.

To disconnect WipConfig PDA from the device:

! From the Tools menu, choose Disconnect.

-Or-

On the toolbar, click the Disconnect button.

WipConfig PDA disconnects from the device, and the status bar displays �Disconnected�.





Configuring the SPRConfiguring the SPRConfiguring the SPRConfiguring the SPR This chapter describes the procedures for defining the SPR configuration parameters. In addition, this chapter also describes viewing the RSSI graph for optimum SPR (or antenna) positioning.


! Defining SPR Configuration Parameters

! Defining Network Parameters

! Defining Air Parameters

! Defining RF Parameters

! Defining VLAN Parameters

! Defining Ping Parameters

! Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) Graph

! Viewing

! Defining Polling Rate

! Deleting

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4.1. Defining SPR Configuration Parameters The SPR configuration parameters are accessed from the tabs provided in the SPR Configuration screen, as displayed in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1: Tabs in the SPR Configuration Screen

The SPR Configuration screen contains the following configuration tabs:

! Net: defines network parameters

! Air: defines air subnet addresses

! Rf: defines various radio parameters such as Air MAC address

! VLAN: defines VLANs for the device

! Ping: defines the number of times to ping the device?

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4.1.1. Defining Network Parameters You can define SPR network parameters such as IP address and management GET SET community rights.

To define network configuration parameters:

1. In the SPR Configuration screen, click the Net tab.

The Net tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2: Net tab



2. In the Network Configuration group, enter the following fields:

! IP Address: SPR�s IP address

! Subnet Mask: SPR�s subnet mask address

3. In the Management Configuration group, enter the following fields:

! Get Comm: SNMP GET community string (default is public) for managing the device

! Set Comm: SNMP SET community string (default is private) for managing the device

4. On the toolbar, click the Write button.

5. On the toolbar, click the Reset button.



4.1.2. Defining Air Parameters You can define SPR air parameters only if you connect to the SPR through the network (i.e. IP).

To define air configuration parameters:

1. In the SPR Configuration screen, click the Air tab.

The Air tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3: Air tab



2. From the New Scheme drop-down list, select the new scheme: Not Economical, or Economical. The air subnet address for the Not Economical scheme assigns each SPR an index number, and the device side to which it belongs, i.e. SPR-side (2) or BSR-side (1). Not Economical assigns the address 192.168.x.y, where x is the SPR index number, and y is the device (BSR = 1; SPR = 2). The Air subnet address for the Economical address allows you to continue using existing addresses.

3. In the New Base field, enter the new Air subnet address

Note: The Current Base and Current Scheme fields are read-only.





4.1.3. Defining RF Parameters You can define SPR radio parameters in the SPR Configurations screen�s Rf tab.

To define RF configuration parameters:

1. In the SPR Configuration screen, click the Rf tab.

The Rf tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4: RF tab

2. In the Index in BSR field, enter the unique SPR index number that appears in the BSR. (Valid range is from 2 to 127.)



3. In the Air MAC field, enter the BSR Air MAC address to which the SPR belongs. (Valid range is from 0x000 to 0xFFFF.)

4. From the Max Rate Mode drop-down list, select the transmission speed (3 Mbps or 4 Mbps).

Note: The Max Rate Mode field is available only when communicating with the SPR through the network (i.e. IP).



Note: The SAC Arm field is unavailable for this ASWipLL release. (The SAC Arm field is for ASWipLL�s AutoConnect feature.)



4.1.4. Defining VLAN Parameters You can define SPR VLAN parameters in the SPR Configurations screen�s VLAN tab.

To define VLAN configuration parameters:

1. In the SPR Configuration screen, click the VLAN tab.


Figure 4-5: VLAN tab



2. In the IP group, fill in the following fields:

! In the drop-down list, select the required IP filtering for the VLAN:

− �Pass�: passes all IP packets through this VLAN

− �Drop�: discards all VLAN traffic

− �Tag/Untag�: SPR tags all IP packets sent to the BSR with the VLAN ID defined below. The SPR accepts only IP packets that are tagged with the VLAN ID, untags them, and then passes them on to its Ethernet hosts.

! In the VLAN field, enter the VLAN ID number for which you want IP packets tagged and untagged between the SPR�s Ethernet network and the BSR.

! In the Pr. drop-down list, select the priority level for packets in this VLAN.

3. In the PPPoE group, fill in the following fields:

! In the drop-down list, select the required PPPoE filtering for the VLAN:

− �Pass�: passes all PPPoE packets through this VLAN


− �Tag/Untag�: SPR tags all PPPoE packets sent to the BSR with the VLAN ID defined below. The SPR accepts only PPPoE packets that are tagged with the VLAN ID, untags them, and then passes them on to its Ethernet hosts.

! In the VLAN field, enter the VLAN ID number for which you want PPPoE packets tagged and untagged between the SPR�s Ethernet network and the BSR.

! In the Pr. drop-down list, select the priority level for PPPoE packets in this VLAN.



4. In the Management group, fill in the following fields:

! Enabled check box: select this check box if you want SPR management performed only through a specific VLAN.

! In the VLAN field, enter the VLAN number for which you want SPR management.

! In the Pr. drop-down list, select the priority level of traffic in this VLAN.



Note: When you successfully write and reset the configuration settings to theSPR, the Current Mode check box is automatically selected. This indicates that the management settings have applied to the SPR�s RAM (in addition tothe NVRAM).



4.1.5. Defining Ping Parameters You can define the number of times the SPR pings the BSR. This is important for the SPR�s RSSI measurements. To define the number of pings, you use the SPR Configuration screen�s Ping tab.

To define the number of times the SPR pings the BSR:

1. In the SPR Configuration screen, click the Ping tab.

The Ping tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6: Ping tab

2. In the Pings Number field, enter the number of pings.





4.2. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) Graph WipConfig PDA provides you with a graph displaying SPR received signal strength indicator (RSSI) measurements per time. This allows you to position the SPR for optimum signal reception. The RSSI graph is displayed in real-time, allowing you to install the SPR (or antenna) in a position where the signals received from the BSR are the strongest.

4.2.1. Viewing You can view the RSSI graph by choosing the Statistics command.

To view the RSSI graph for an SPR:

! From the View menu, choose Statistics.



The RSSI per Time screen appears, displaying the RSSI graph, as displayed in Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7: RSSI per Time screen

4.2.2. Defining the Polling Rate You can define the WipConfig PDA polling rate for obtaining RSSI values from the SPR.

To define the polling rate for the RSSI values:

! From the Polling Rate spin box, type the polling rate or select it by clicking the up and down arrows. The polling rate is in seconds.



4.2.3. Deleting You can delete the RSSI graph.

To clear the graph:

! In the RSSI per Time screen, click the Clear button.





Configuring the BSRConfiguring the BSRConfiguring the BSRConfiguring the BSR This chapter describes the procedures for defining the BSR configuration parameters. These parameters are accessed from the tabs in the BSR Configuration screen.






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5.1. Defining Network Parameters You can define BSR network parameters such as IP address and management community rights.


1. In the BSR Configuration screen, click the Net tab.


Figure 5-1: Net tab

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! IP Address: BSR�s IP address

! Subnet Mask: BSR�s subnet mask address


! Get Comm: SNMP GET community string (default is public) for managing the BSR

! Set Comm: SNMP SET community string (default is private) for managing the BSR





5.2. Defining Air Parameters You can define BSR air parameters only if you connect to the BSR through the network (i.e. IP).


1. In the BSR Configuration screen, click the Air tab.


Figure 5-2: Rf tab



2. From the New Scheme drop-down list, select the new scheme: Not Economical, or Economical. The air subnet address for the Not Economical scheme assigns each BSR an index number, and the device side to which it belongs, i.e. BSR-side (2) or BSR-side (1). For example, 192.168.x.y, where x is the BSR index number, and y is the device (BSR = 1; SPR = 2).

3. In the New Base field, enter the new Air subnet address.






5.3. Defining RF Parameters You can define BSR radio parameters in the BSR Configurations screen�s Rf tab. This includes enabling synchronization between BSRs and the BSDU.


1. In the BSR Configuration screen, click the Rf tab.


Figure 5-3: Rf tab

2. In the Air MAC Address field, enter the BSR�s unique Air MAC address. (Valid range is from 0x0000 to 0xFFFF.)



Note: For the air MAC address, Airspan recommends using only the most significant bytes (MSB), i.e. the two left-most bytes, and not the least significant bytes (LSB), i.e. the right-most bytes. For example, a typical air MAC address would be �AB00�, where the zeros represent the LSB.

3. In the Freq. Tbl. field, enter the frequency table ID that the BSR utilizes for communication. (Valid range is from 0 to 63.)

4. From the Max Rate Mode drop-down list, select the transmission speed: 3 Mbps or 4 Mbps.

5. To enable BSDU synchronization of the BSR, select the Sync. Enabled check box.

6. In the Phase field, enter the frequency index number (in the Frequency table) on which the BSR starts transmission when synchronization is implemented. (Valid range is from 1 to 96.). The frequency (i.e. phase) must be unique for each BSR.



Notes: 1) The Max Rate Mode, Sync. Enabled, and Phase fields are available only when WipConfig PDA communicates with the BSR through an IP networkconnection. 2) The Voice Enabled field is not applicable for this ASWipLL release.



5.4. Defining VLAN Parameters You can define BSR VLAN parameters in the BSR Configurations screen�s VLAN tab.

To define VLAN configuration parameters:

1. In the BSR Configuration screen, click the VLAN tab.

The VLAN tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 5-4.




2. In the IP group, fill in the following fields:

! In the drop-down list, select the required IP filtering for the VLAN:

− �Pass�: passes all IP packets through this VLAN


− �Tag/Untag�: BSR tags all IP packets sent to the SPR with the VLAN ID defined below. The BSR accepts only IP packets that are tagged with the VLAN ID, untags them, and then passes them on to its Ethernet hosts.

3. In the PPPoE group, fill in the following fields:

! In the drop-down list, select the required PPPoE filtering for the VLAN:

− �Pass�: passes all PPPoE packets through this VLAN


− �Tag/Untag�: BSR tags all PPPoE packets sent to the SPR with the VLAN ID defined below. The BSR accepts only PPPoE packets that are tagged with the VLAN ID, untags them, and then passes them on to its Ethernet hosts.

4. Select the Enabled check box if you want BSR SNMP management performed only through a specific VLAN.

5. In the VLAN field, enter the VLAN ID for which you want BSR management.

6. In the Pr. drop-down list, select the priority level for this SNMP VLAN traffic.



Note: When you successfully write and reset the configuration settings to theBSR, the Current Mode check box is automatically selected. This indicates that the management settings have applied to the BSR�s RAM (in addition to the NVRAM).



5.5. Defining Ping Parameters You can define the number of times the BSR pings all the SPRs. This is important for the BSR�s RSSI measurements and consequently, optimum positioning of the BSR (or antenna). In addition, you can define the interval between each ping. To define the number and interval of pings, you use the BSR Configuration screen�s Ping tab.

To define the number and interval of BSR pings with SPRs:

1. In the BSR Configuration screen, click the Ping tab.

The Ping tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 5-5.

Figure 5-5: Ping tab



2. In the Pings Number field, enter the number of pings.

3. In the Pings Interval field, enter the interval (in msec) between each ping.







Configuring the BSDUConfiguring the BSDUConfiguring the BSDUConfiguring the BSDU This chapter describes the procedures for defining the BSDU configuration parameters. These parameters are accessed from the tabs in the BSDU Configuration screen.






! Defining Power Control Parameters

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6.1. Defining Network Parameters You can define BSDU network parameters such as IP address and management community rights.


1. In the BSDU Configuration screen, click the Net tab.


Figure 6-1: Net tab

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! IP Address: BSDU�s IP address

! Subnet Mask: BSDU�s subnet mask address


! Get Comm: SNMP GET community string (default is public) for managing the BSDU

! Set Comm: SNMP SET community string (default is private) for managing the BSDU





6.2. Defining Air Parameters You can define BSDU air parameters only if you connect to the BSDU through the network (i.e. IP).


1. In the BSDU Configuration screen, click the Air tab.


Figure 6-2: Air Tab



2. From the New Scheme drop-down list, select the new scheme: Not Economical, or Economical. The air subnet address for the Not Economical scheme assigns each BSDU an index number, and the device side to which it belongs, i.e. BSDU-side (2) or BSDU-side (1). For example, 192.168.x.y, where x is the BSDU index number, and y is the device (BSDU = 1; BSDU = 2).

3. In the New Base field, enter the new Air subnet address.






6.3. Defining RF Parameters You can enable and define BSDU synchronization for BSRs in the BSDU Configurations screen�s Rf tab. The BSDU uses one frequency table to synchronize all BSRs connected to it. The BSDU assigns each BSR a different starting frequency (i.e. hop) from the other BSRs, thereby, preventing collisions among BSRs.


1. In the BSDU Configuration screen, click the Rf tab.


Figure 6-3: Rf tab



2. In the Freq. Table Size field, enter the number of frequencies in the Frequency table (i.e. hops). This is the Frequency table that the BSR and SPRs use for communication.

3. To enable BSDU synchronization for BSDUs and BSRs, select the Sync. Enabled check box (available only if connected to the BSDU through the network).

4. In the Ring field, enter the unique ring ID for the BSDU that is performing BSR synchronization (available only if connected to the BSDU through the network). If the Ring ID is zero (0), and multiple BSDUs exist at an ASWipLL base station, then each BSDU performs synchronization only to the BSRs connected to it. If the Ring ID is greater than zero, and multiple BSDUs (i.e. daisy-chained) exist at an ASWipLL base station, then the BSDUs synchronize with one another in synchronizing the BSRs.





6.4. Defining VLAN Parameters You can define BSDU management through a VLAN in the BSDU Configurations screen�s VLAN tab.

To define management VLAN configuration parameters:

1. In the BSDU Configuration screen, click the VLAN tab.

The VLAN tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 6-4.


2. To enable BSDU management through a VLAN, select the Enabled check box.



3. In the VLAN field, enter the VLAN ID through which you want to manage the BSDU.

4. In the Pr. drop-down list, select the priority level for management through the defined VLAN.



Note: When you successfully write and reset the configuration settings to theBSDU, the Current Mode check box is automatically selected. This indicates that the management settings have applied to the BSDU�s RAM (in addition tothe NVRAM).



6.5. Defining Power Control Parameters You can define to which BSRs the BSDU supplies power in the BSR Configurations screen�s Pwr Cntl tab. This enables the BSDU to control the power supply to selected BSRs.

To select BSRs for BSDU power control:

1. In the BSDU Configuration screen, click the Pwr Cntl tab.

The Pwr Cntl tab�s fields appear, as displayed in Figure 6-5.

Figure 6-5: Pwr Cntrl tab



2. Select the desired BSR check box for which you want the BSDU to control power supply.






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GlossaryGlossaryGlossaryGlossary BSDU Base Station Distribution Unit BSR Base Station Radio Com Communication Freq. Tbl Frequency Table. Contains frequencies for transmitting data over

air between Base Station and subscriber using frequency hopping. IDR Indoor Data Radio IP Internet Protocol MAC Media Access Control Net Network (used in GUI) PDA Personal Digital Assistant Phase The index of the frequency used in the frequency table to start

transmission. PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet Rf Radio frequency RF Radio Frequency RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator SDA Subscriber Data Adapter SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SPR Subscriber Premises Radio Sync. Synchronization. Synchronization of BSDUs and BSRs to prevent

these devices from transmitting or sending data at the same time. USB Universal Serial Bus VLAN Virtual Local-Area Network

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Cable ConnectionsCable ConnectionsCable ConnectionsCable Connections This appendix describes the cabling between the ASWipLL devices and the PDA running WipConfigPDA. The cabling includes serial and local network cabling.

8.1. Serial Cabling The following subsections describe serial cabling between the PDA running WipConfigPDA and the ASWipLL devices.

8.1.1. BSR and PPR The BSR/PPR provides a serial port for RS-232 serial interface to a PDA. Table 8-1 describes the cable, connectors, and pinouts for BSR-to-PDA serial cabling.

Table 8-1: BSR-to-PDA serial connector pinouts

Crossover serial cable BSR PDA

9-pin D-type male

Pin Function Pin Function

2 RS232 Rx 3 Tx 3 RS232 Tx 2 Rx

5 GND 5 GND

B

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To connect the BSR/PPR to the PDA for serial configuration (see Figure 8-2):

1. Connect the 9-pin D-type male connector, at one end of the serial cable, to the BSR�s serial port, labeled Serial.

2. Connect the other connector, at the other end of the serial cable to the PDA.

Note: Ensure that the BSR remains connected to the BSDU/SDA (i.e. the BSR�s 15-pin D-type port remains connected to the BSDU�s/SDA�s 15-pin D-type port).

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Figure 8-1: BSR-to-PDA serial cabling



8.1.2. SPR The SPR-to-PDA serial cabling is performed using a Y-cable that connects the SPR to both the PDA and the SDA.

Table 8-2 and Table 8-3 describe the Y-cable connector pinouts.

Table 8-2: Y-cable SPR-to-SDA connector pinouts

SPR SDA 15-pin D-type

male Pin Function Pin Function 15-pin D-type

male 1 0 VDC 1 +48 VDC 2 +48 VDC 2 -48 VDC 3 Ethernet Tx+ 3 Rx+ 4 Ethernet Tx- 4 Rx- 5 Ethernet Rx+ 5 Tx+ 6 Ethernet Rx- 6 Tx- 7 Hop Sync+ 7 Sync.+

8 Hop Sync- 8 Sync.-

Table 8-3: Y-cable SPR-to-PDA connector pinouts

SPR PDA running WipConfig PDA 15-pin D-type

male Pin Function Pin Function

12 GND 5 GND 14 RS232 Rx 3 Rx

15 RS232 Tx 2 Tx

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To connect the SPR to the PDA using a serial connection (see Figure 8-2):

1. Connect the 15-pin D-type male connector, at the one end of the Y-cable, to the SPR.

2. Connect the 15-pin D-type male connector, at the other end of the Y-cable, to the SDA.

3. Connect the connector, at the other end of the Y-cable to the PDA serial port.

Figure 8-2: SPR-to-PDA serial cabling using Y-cable



8.1.3. IDR Table 8-4 describes the cable, connectors, and pinouts for IDR-to-PDA serial cabling.

Table 8-4: IDR serial connector pinouts

Crossover cable IDR PDA running WipConfig PDA

6-pin RJ-11 Pin Function Pin Function 9-pin D-type female

1 Rx 3 Tx 5 GND 5 GND

6 Tx 2

Rx

To connect the IDR to the PDA:

1. Connect the 6 pin RJ-11 connector, at one end of the crossover cable, to the IDR�s RJ-11 port labeled Serial.

2. Connect the 9 pin D-type female connector, at the other end of the crossover cable, to the PDA's serial port.



Figure 8-3: IDR-to-PDA serial cabling

8.1.4. BSDU The BSDU-to-PDA serial cabling is performed by connecting the PDA to the BSDU�s serial port (labeled Monitor). Table 8-5 describes the cable, connectors, and pinouts.



Table 8-5: BSDU serial management connector pinouts

Crossover cable BSDU PDA

9-pin D-type male

Pin Function Pin Function

2 RS232 Rx 3 Tx 3 RS232 Tx 2 Rx

5 GND 5 GND

To connect the BSDU to the PDA by serial connection (see Figure 8-4):

1. Connect the 9-pin D-type male connector, at one end of the cable, to the BSDU�s serial port (labeled Monitor).

2. Connect the other connector, at the other end of the cable, to the PDA�s serial port.

Figure 8-4: BSDU-to-PDA serial cabling



8.2. Local Network (IP) Connections For network (IP) configurations, you can connect the PDA to the ASWipLL device�s local network port, or remotely if you have IP connectivity to the device.

When connecting the PDA to the ASWipLL device�s local port, the cable connection depends on the type of device.

8.2.1. BSR and PPR The PDA-to-BSR local network cabling depends on the BSR configuration. If the BSR is connected to an SPR, then refer to Section 8.2.2, �SPR�. If the BSR is connected to a BSDU, then refer to Section 8.2.4, �BSDU�.



8.2.2. SPR The SPR-to-PDA local network cabling is performed by connecting the PDA to the SDA (which is connected to the SPR). The PDA connects to the SDA�s Ethernet port.

Note: The SPR-to-PDA local network connection is the same for BSRs that are connected to SDAs.

The SPR-to-PDA local network cabling is described in the table below.

Table 8-6: SPR local network management connector pinouts

Straight-through cable

8-pin RJ-45 male

Pin Function 1 +RX2 -RX3 +TX6 -TX

To connect the SPR to a PDA through a local network (see Figure 8-5):

1. Connect the Ethernet connector, at one end of the straight-through cable, to the PDA�s Ethernet port.

2. Connect the RJ-45 connector, at the other end of the straight-through cable, to the SDA�s Ethernet port.

Note: Ensure that the SDA remains connected to the SPR.

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Figure 8-5: SPR-to-PDA local network (IP) cabling



8.2.3. IDR The IDR-to-PDA local network (IP) cabling is performed by connecting the PDA to the IDR�s Ethernet port.

The IDR-to-PDA local network cabling is described below.

Table 8-7: IDR local network management connector pinouts

8-pin RJ-45

Pin Function 1 Rx+2 Rx-3 Tx+6 Tx-

To connect the IDR to the PDA through a network (see Figure 8-6):

1. Connect the Ethernet connector, on one end of the cable, to the PDA.

2. Connect the 8-pin RJ-45 connector, at the other end of the cable, to the IDR�s Erhernet port.



Figure 8-6: IDR-to-PDA local network cabling

8.2.4. BSDU The BSDU-to-PDA local network (IP) cabling is performed by connecting the PDA to the BSDU�s 10BaseT or 100BaseT port. If the BSDU�s two 10BaseT ports are connected to one another by a crossover cable, then the PDA connects to one of the BSDU�s 100BaseT ports. If the two BSDU 10BaseT ports are not connected to one another, then the PDA connects to the BSDU�s right-most 10BaseT port (labeled �10Base-T 2�).

The BSDU-to-PDA local network cable connections (on the BSDU side) are described in the following tables:



Table 8-8: Connector pinouts for looping BSDU's 10Base-T ports

Crossover cable BSDU 10Base-T port 1 BSDU 10Base-T port 2

8-pin RJ-45 8-pin RJ-45 Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Rx+ 3 Tx+ 2 Rx- 6 Tx- 3 Tx+ 1 Rx+ 6 Tx- 2 Rx-

Table 8-9: Connector pinouts for 100Base-T management

Straight-through cable PDA LAN port BSDU 100Base-T port

8-pin RJ-45 8-pin RJ-45 Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Tx+ 1 Rx+ 2 Tx- 2 Rx- 3 Rx+ 3 Tx+ 6 Rx- 6 Tx-

To connect the BSDU to the PDA using a network connection:

1. Connect the Ethernet connector, at one end of the straight-through cable, to the PDA�s Ethernet port.

2. Connector the RJ-45 connector, at the other end of straight-through cable, to the BSDU�s 10Base-T port labeled 2 (see Figure 8-7),

-Or-

Connect the BSDU�s two 10Base-T ports with the crossover cable, and then connect the RJ-45 connector to the BSDU�s 1000Base-T port (see Figure 8-8).



Figure 8-7: BSDU-to-PDA local network cabling (10Base-T port)

Figure 8-8: BSDU-to-PDA local network cabling (100Base-T port)




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IndexIndexIndexIndex A

About command, 2-19 Air MAC

defining for BSR, 5-6 for SPR, 4-7

Air subnet defining

for BSDU, 6-4 for BSR, 5-4 for SPR, 4-5

Air subnet scheme defining


B BSDU

defining air subnet, 6-4 configuration parameters, 6-1 management VLAN, 6-8 network parameters, 6-2 power control, 6-10 RF parameters, 6-6

BSR defining

air subnet, 5-4 configuration parameters, 5-1 network parameters, 5-2 ping interval, 5-10

ping number, 5-10 RF parameters, 5-6 VLAN parameters, 5-8

selecting for BSDU power control, 6-10

C Cabling

IP PDA to BSDU, 8-13 PDA to BSR, 8-9 PDA to IDR, 8-12 PDA to SPR, 8-10

serial PDA to BSDU, 8-7 PDA to BSR/PPR, 8-1 PDA to IDR, 8-6 PDA to SPR, 8-4

Changing user name and password, 2-12 Clear command, 4-15 Commands

About, 2-19 Clear, 4-15 Connect, 3-2 Disconnect, 3-5 Exit, 2-20 Open, 2-16 Save, 2-14 Set Protected Default, 2-18 Statistics, 4-13 User Administration, 2-12

Configuration files opening, 2-16 saving, 2-14

Configuration parameters

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defining for BSDU, 6-1 for BSR, 5-1 for SPR, 4-2

Configurations applying protected default settings, 2-18

Connect command, 3-2 Connecting

PDA to PC, 1-6 WipConfig PDA to device

procedure, 3-2

D Data source, explanation, 2-7 Default configurations

applying protected, 2-18 Defaults

device IP address, 2-17 device subnet address, 2-17

Defining air subnet


BSR power by BSDU, 6-10 configuration parameters


IP address for BSDU, 6-2 for BSR, 5-2 for SPR, 4-3

management for BSDU, 6-2 for BSR, 5-2 for SPR, 4-3

ping interval for BSR, 5-10

ping number for BSR, 5-10 for SPR, 4-12

RF parameters


RSSI polling rate, 4-14 subnet mask


VLAN management for BSDU, 6-8 for BSR, 5-8 for SPR, 4-9

VLAN parameters for BSR, 5-8 for SPR, 4-9

Deleting RSSI graph, 4-15 Disconnect command, 3-5 Disconnecting WipConfig PDA from device,

3-5

E Economical air scheme


Exit command, 2-20

F Frequency table

defining for BSR, 5-6 size for BSDU, 6-6

G Graph, viewing RSSI, 4-13

I Installation

overview, 1-1 Installing

Microsoft ActiveSync, 1-2 WipConfig PDA on PDA, 1-9

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IP address defining


IP cabling PDA to BSDU, 8-13 PDA to BSR, 8-9 PDA to devices, 8-9 PDA to IDR, 8-12 PDA to SPR, 8-10

IP connection WipConfig PDA to device, 3-2

L Logging on to WipConfig PDA, 2-2 Login password, changing, 2-12

M Management

defining for BSDU, 6-2 for BSR, 5-2 for SPR, 4-3 VLAN for BSDU, 6-8 VLAN for BSR, 5-8 VLAN for SPR, 4-9

Menu bar, description, 2-11 Microsoft ActiveSync

installing, 1-2

N Network


Non Economical air scheme defining


O Open command, 2-16 Opening configuration files, 2-16 Overview

connecting WipConfig PDA to devices, 3-1

P Password, changing, 2-12 PDA

cabling to devices IP, 8-9 serial, 8-1

connecting and synchronizing to/with PC, 1-6

installing WipConfig PDA, 1-9 IP cabling

to BSDU, 8-13 to BSR, 8-9 to IDR, 8-12 to SPR, 8-10

serial cabling to BSDU, 8-7 to BSR/PPR, 8-1 to IDR, 8-6 to SPR, 8-4

Personal Digital Assistant, See PDA, 1-6 Ping interval, defining for BSR, 5-10 Ping number


Polling rate, defining for RSSI, 4-14 Power control, defining for BSR, 6-10

Q Quitting WipConfig PDA, 2-20

R Rate




Received Signal Strength Indicator, See RSSI, 4-13

RF parameters defining


Ring defining

for BSDU, 6-6 RSSI

defining polling rate, 4-14 deleting graph, 4-15 viewing for SPR, 4-13

S Save command, 2-14 Saving configuration files, 2-14 Selecting BSRs for BSDU power control, 6-

10 Serial cabling

PDA to BSDU, 8-7 PDA to BSR/PPR, 8-1 PDA to devices, 8-1 PDA to IDR, 8-6 PDA to SPR, 8-4

Serial connection WipConfig PDA to device, 3-2

Set Protected Default command, 2-18 SNMP in WipConfig PDA, 3-1 SPR

defining air subnet, 4-5 configuration parameters, 4-2 network parameters, 4-3 ping number, 4-12 RF parameters, 4-7 VLAN parameters, 4-9

viewing RSSI graph, 4-13 Starting WipConfig PDA, 2-2 Statistics command, 4-13 Status bar, description, 2-10 Subnet Mask

defining


Synchronization enabling for BSDU, 6-6

Synchronizing PDA with PC, 1-6

T Toolbar description, 2-6

U User Administration command, 2-12 User Name, changing, 2-12

V Viewing

WipConfig PDA version, 2-19 VLAN

defining for BSR, 5-8 for SPR, 4-9 management


W WipConfig PDA

cabling to devices IP, 8-9 serial, 8-1

connecting to device, 3-2 connecting to devices

overview, 3-1 connecting to the device, 3-2 disconnecting from the device, 3-5 GUI areas, 2-5 installing on PDA, 1-9 IP cabling

to BSDU, 8-13 to BSR, 8-9 to IDR, 8-12

WipConfig PDA User's Guide Index


to SPR, 8-10 menu bar, 2-11 quitting, 2-20 serial cabling

to BSDU, 8-7 to BSR/PPR, 8-1 to IDR, 8-6

to SPR, 8-4 SNMP, 3-1 starting, 2-2 status bar, 2-10 toolbar description, 2-6 viewing SW version, 2-19




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