Main contacts
Cambridge Broadband Ltd.
Selwyn House
Cambridge Business Park
Cowley Road
Cambridge CB4 0WZ
England
tel: +44 (0)1223 703000
fax: +44 (0)1223 703001
email: info@cambridgebroadband.com
web: www.cambridgebroadband.com
Above address is main HQ. See Installation guides for RMA address.
Support contacts
In the first instance, contact your local dealer.
CBL support:
tel: +44 (0)1223 703030
fax: +44 (0)1223 703050
email: support@cambridgebroadband.com
email: support-asia@cambridgebroadband.com
web: www.cbl-support.com
Safety BS EN 60950
The formal Declaration of Conformity for each product, according to EN 45014, will be
found on the web site:
http://www.cambridgebroadband.com/product.htm
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 disposal
This 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.
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Safety notices
A warning icon indicates the possibility of a threat to personal safety.
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 in
accordance 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.
Caution: The Ethernet interface shall only be connected to a SELV interface. The
E1 interface shall only be connected to a TNV-1 interface. Ensure that all cables
are professionally installed. Care must be taken to ensure that no safety hazard
may result of installation. On installation by a professional engineer, the plastic
tags on the RJ45 connectors shall be broken to ensure that it is difficult to
remove the cable once installed.
Note: Be sure that you are aware of any local building regulations and
standards, and adhere to those that are relevant.
RF safety notices
Warning: According to ENV 50166-2, the ODU, where fitted with an integral
antenna, should be installed in a location such that it is not possible for a
member 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.
s·5
Indoor equipment requirements
The 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.
Revision history
Revision Date Author Description
A01 15 May 2006 M Ley Created.
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s·8 Vect aS t ar SAP Installation Guide Release 3.4.XX
Table of
Contents
Product conformity 3
End-of-life disposal 3
General and electrical safety notices 4
RF safety notices 5
Indoor equipment requirements 6
Outdoor equipment requirements 7
Revision history 7
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
How to use this guide 18
Terminology 18
Stand-alone Access Point (SAP) topology 20
Understanding product labels 21
s · 11
Start configtool 79
Make the configuration changes 80
Write the configuration changes 82
Finishing off 82
Other configuration changes you’ll need to make 83
Changing the root password 83
Configuring static routing 83
Configuring ssh access 83
s · 13
E configtool command reference (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Overview 138
Committing changes 139
Parameters that can disrupt services 139
Parameter types 140
Single-value parameters 140
Single-value parameters with predefined choices 140
Multiple-value parameters 140
Modifying multiple-value parameters 140
IP parameters 141
configtool submenus explained 142
access submenu 142
eth0 submenu 142
syslog submenu 143
snmp submenu 143
vectastar submenu 144
s · 15
L Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Note: Please check the CBL Support website (www.cbl-support.com) for latest
versions of these documents, available as Acrobat PDFs.
Terminology
The table below explains the terminology used throughout this guide:
Access Point Part of the Base Station Controller, a 1U 19" rack embedded APC
Controller control platform. Provides control and management for the
complete Base Station as well as offering routing and bridging
termination via Ethernet interfaces.
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 BS
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)
Fibre optic patch A 1U 19" rack module which provides a connection between Patch
panel outdoor optical cables from the APs to indoor fibre patch cables
connecting to the MUX.
IDU An optional module which connects to a CPE’s Wall Box to VLAN IDU
provide additional user interfaces e.g. VLAN ports.
Wall Box Provides an enclosed indoor termination for the Ethernet power Wall Box
and data cable from the Subscriber CODU.
Lightning Protected Provides lightning protection and power extension for Access LP-AP
Power Extension Points.
Box
Lightning Protected Provides lightning protection and power extension for CAT-5- LP-CODU
Repeater Box based CPEs and SAPs.
Multiplexer A 1U 19" rack module which provides 8 port ATM switch MUX
functionality as part of the indoor Base Station Control
equipment.
Power Distribution In a Base Station, this routes and manages power supplies to the PDU
Unit Access Points, Multiplexer and Access Point Controller.
Requires –48V supply.
Power Supply Unit Dedicated –48V supply to indoor equipment (e.g. Wall Box). PSU
Voice over IP IDU Optional indoor unit providing Voice over IP functions. IDU-1VL-2VoIP
Introduction s · 19
Stand-alone Access Point (SAP) topology
This 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.
A SAP can be remote from the control equipment by up to 1.5km:
ATM
SAP
control equipment
Introduction s · 21
s·22 Vect aS t ar SAP Installation Guide Release 3.4.XX
Chapter 2
This chapter explains how to install VectaStar INSTALLING OUTDOOR
antenna units (ODUs) UNITS (ODUS)
Overview
This 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).
Warning: All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trained
personnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. If working
at height, proper safety procedures must be adhered to and the relevant safety
equipment 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 public
is impossible. For example the unit should be positioned on a roof or mast 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 above the
ground to ensure that access to the unit is restricted. The equipment is
intended to be installed in a restricted access location. The equipment should
be accessed only when it is powered off, and has been allowed to cool down.
Caution: The minimum distance between an AP and CPE directly aligned, Line
of Sight, is 100m. If the two units are closer than this, then the US CNR will
degrade 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 and
standards, and adhere to those that are relevant.
Note: An ODU weighs up to 10kg (including the rear bracket). Be prepared for
this when installing. The installation will be easier if performed by two people.
Note: This chapter does not give detailed instructions on assembling and
installing a parabolic antenna onto a pole. Such instructions are included as
part of the parabolic antenna package.
Warning: If you fit an ODU to a pole, rather than use the CBL wall mounting
kit, 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.
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.
Grease here
Note: Units requiring parabolic antennas have a special descriptor “-EA” on the
product label.
Note: You only need to follow the instructions in this section if you are
installing 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 RF
cable attached; go straight to Mount the parabolic antenna onto its own pole
on 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. M5 x 12
Torx bolts
Caution: The parabolic antenna should not be mounted on the pole supplied
with 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 it
will be connected (CBL supplies a 1m RF cable).
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!
standard mounting:
limited elevation adjustment
modified mounting:
much greater elevation
adjustment
The ODU must be bolted as close as possible to a bracket to limit the effects of
vibration on the system.
Insert captive
bolt from this
side
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.
Warning: All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trained
personnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. If working
at height, proper safety procedures must be adhered to and the relevant safety
equipment must be used. Be sure to read the Safety notices on page 4.
Note: Be sure that you are aware of any local building regulations and
standards, and adhere to those that are relevant.
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 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.
LP-CODU
OUT UNPROTECTED
CAT-5
ODU-ELE-1063 FIB-1045
CODU
(pre-installed)
POWER
(optional)
POWER
IN PROTECTED
WALLBOX
CAT-5
(if required)
WB-ASM-1517
WB-ASM-2138
Ethernet wallbox
ETHERNET STATUS
ASM2247LF
CAT5-ODU-XXX
FIB-ODU-XXX
(optional)
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.
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.
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 replacing
the top cover – smaller or larger blades will damage the screws, and may make
it impossible to remove them.
Note: It is important to use the correct size of screwdriver when removing the
LP-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, with
gland side facing down and drip loops on all cables
4 Make the necessary power and data connections (see page 44).
Caution: To maintain the weatherproof seal, all four cable glands should always
be 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.
weatherproof washer
shakeproof washers
M6 nut
flat washer
Note: The plastic washer next to the LP-CODU case creates the weatherproof
seal. 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.
OR OR/W
OR/W OR
GN GN/W
GN/W GN
BR & BR &
BR/W BR/W
BL & BL &
BL/W BL/W
ensure blanking plugs
to Wall Box are fitted to CODU
• The wiring is as follows for a revision A01 (RJ45) LP-CODU (use straight-through
wiring into the RJ45 connector; see page 160):
RJ45 into
socket on board
Note: Pass the CAT-5 cables through the cable glands before making up the
RJ45 connectors.
Note: You must take the information in Calculating cable lengths on page 176
into 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)
— + E — + E
— + E — + E — + E — + E
Wall Box
If you need information on fitting pigtails and working with cable glands, see Installing
and removing cable glands and pigtails on page 167.
8
ASM2247LF
1
1 W/ORN
2 ORN
3 W/GRN
4 BLU
5 W/BLU
6 GRN
7 W/BRN
8 BRN
CAT5-ODU-XXX
2 Connect the RJ45 connector from the completed ASM2247LF assembly to the CAT-5
pigtail.
ODU-ELE-1063
ASM2247LF
CAT5-ODU-XXX
FIB-1045
FIB-ODU-XXX
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.
to ODU
to indoor
equipment
Note: Now is probably not a good time if you’re up a ladder, but when you’re
back on the ground do remember to label the other ends of the cables so you
can connect them to the correct Fibre-Patch Panel and PDU sockets when you
come to install the indoor equipment.
Also, note the AUID, elevation, azimuth and sector for each AP-ODU.
Securing pigtails
If 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.
Note: Fibre-optic cable must not be subjected to excessive strain, kinked or bent
beyond its operating limit. Bend radius should not be less than 30mm.
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 cables
in 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.
WB-ASM-1517 WB-ASM-2138
type 110 RJ45
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.
Warning: All installations must be carried out by fully competent and trained
personnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Be sure to
read the Safety notices on page 4.
Warning: It is extremely important that you use the correct power-signal wiring
scheme for your system type. Please see Wall Box/Ethernet interface on
page 163.
WB-ASM-1517
To install a type WB-ASM-1517 Wall Box, you will also need:
• IDC punchdown tool with type 110 blade
CORRECT WRONG
type 110 Krone
WB-ASM-2138
To install a type WB-ASM-2138 Wall Box, you will also need:
• CAT-5 RJ45 crimping tool
• RJ45 connector
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 DC
safety extra-low voltage (SELV) supply in accordance with IEC 60950-1:2001.
Additionally the Power Supply Unit shall withstand surges in accordance 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.
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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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type 110 Krone
Warning: You must use the correct termination tool. Using a screwdriver or the
incorrect tool will damage the Wall Box and invalidate your warranty.
BLU ORN
BRN GRN
RJ45 socket
terminated CAT-5
ETHERNET STATUS
Ethernet wallbox
connect
earthing strap
Wall Box power socket
Note: You must take the information in Calculating cable lengths on page 176
into 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.
to LP-CODU
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 is
powered remotely, and that nobody should connect a PSU directly to it. You
can also place insulating tape over the Wall Box power socket.
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.
100 BaseT & STM-1 Fibre 100 BaseT & STM-1 Fibre
48V DC 48V DC
over CAT-5 over CAT-5
ATM
100 BaseT E1 Concentrator 100 BaseT
48V DC
E1 Concentrator
8E1
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 trained
personnel, in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Be sure to
read the Safety notices on page 4.
Note: For details of power cable requirements, connector types and wiring
instructions, please see Splicing and terminating cables on page 151.
Te r m i n a t i n g t h e S A P fi b r e c a b l e s·63
Connecting to an E1 Concentrator
Follow the instructions in this section if you are connecting directly to an E1
Concentrator (BSC-E1CON-8) supplied by Cambridge Broadband Limited.
Supplied components
The E1 Concentrator package should contain the following:
• E1 Concentrator unit (BSC-E1CON-8)
• SC-SC back-to-back connector
• SC-MTRJ adaptor
power connector
earth bolt
E1 Concentrator
8E1
Te r m i n a t i n g t h e S A P fi b r e c a b l e s·65
Connecting to third-party ATM equipment
This 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.
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.
7 Right-click on the link to the Tarball with all components on the CD and choose
Save Link As.
software
md5
de5887da2f9a49e8e24826754d59ab30 VSCD_3.4.x-y.tgz
8c510073308e0067e3bd6c85acef5d01 VSCD_3.4.x-y_SWonly.tgz
9ee3965e4821c747106f1304d3d3525a Documents.tgz
854b07f59b7f35a57f2b18fc9517f1a9 VS_Install.tgz
f5937749f9dbcc2a99a6cb76626878f0 vs-toolbox-3.4.XX-8.iso
357863531b26b0445b0f784c2325e42f VSCD_3.4.x-y.iso
> cd /root
> ls -alh
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:
> cd /root/VSCD
Note: Use this method if you’re not downloading the latest release software
from 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:
> cd /root
> mkdir /root/VSCD
> mount /dev/cdrom /root/VSCD
> cd /root/VSCD
> ls -l
total 408
drwxr-xr-x 5 root wheel 170 Nov 29 14:02 BStn_VectaStar
drwxr-xr-x 27 root wheel 918 Mar 19 2005 COPYING
drwxr-xr-x 6 root wheel 204 Nov 29 14:01 CPE_VectaStar
drwxr-xr-x 8 root wheel 272 Nov 3 13:54 Documents
drwxr-xr-x 5 root wheel 170 Nov 29 14:02 EMS_Linux
drwxr-xr-x 6 root wheel 204 Nov 29 14:01 EMS_Sparc
lrwxr-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.txt
drwxr-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
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:
./autorun.inf: FAILED
./cbl.ico: OK
./Readme.txt: OK
md5sum: WARNING: 1 of 639 computed checksums 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.
What next?
Now you’re ready to copy the VectaStar software onto an EMS workstation, as
described in the next chapter.
Note: You should use the configtool command line facility to do this, rather
than attempting to edit individual configuration files.
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Logging
remote syslog Where to send syslog messages in addition 192.168.116.251
to the local disk.
trapdest snmp Where to send traps, typically the local APC 127.0.0.1
and an EMS workstation 192.168.116.251
VectaStar configuration
type vectastar The AP type (e.g. SAP) SAP
a. This setting is not mandatory. If untagged, mgmt traffic is not separate from data traffic.
Note: (Only enter the text shown in bold – the ‘>’ symbol is just the prompt,
which may be different on your machine.)
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:
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Start configtool
To start configtool:
1 Open a shell window on the Installation Laptop PC.
2 Log onto the SAP as root (enter the password when prompted):
# ssh root@192.168.1.1
3 Start configtool:
# configtool
VectaStar Configuration
-----------------------
Note: We’ll use the example settings shown in the last column of the table on
page 77; you’ll need to replace some of these with settings appropriate to your
network and geographical location.
vs:main> access
Note that the hosts set command overwrites any existing host definitions.
2 Set the SAP’s eth0 IP configuration:
vs:main:access> up
vs:main> eth0
ipaddr IP address
netmask Netmask
broadcast Broadcast
showall Show all settings
up Return to main menu
(The vlanid setting is not mandatory, but if untagged, management traffic is not
separated from data traffic.)
vs:main:eth0> up
vs:main> syslog
Syslog Configuration
--------------------
vs:main:syslog> up
vs:main> snmp
Note: If you use trapdest set instead of trapdest add, this will overwrite
the default of 127.0.0.1 (localhost)
The community string (:public: in this case) and port (:162) are optional (as
described in snmp submenu on page 176). If you don’t specify them, these
values will be used as defaults. You only need to supply values if you need them
to be different from these defaults.
vs:main:snmp> up
vs:main> vectastar
VectaStar Configuration
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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> up
vs:mvs:main> write
The following parameters have been changed and applying these changes
will result in a loss of service
Are you sure you wish to apply these changes now? (Yes/No) Yes
Shutting down kernel logger: [ OK ]
Shutting down system logger: [ OK ]
Starting system logger: [ OK ]
Starting kernel logger: [ OK ]
vs:main>
Note: As you’re making these changes via the network connection, the
connection will be lost.
Finishing off
1 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.
vectastar# passwd
Changing password for root
Enter old password:
Enter new password:
Re-type new password:
Password changed.
3 Check that you get the ‘Password changed’ message shown above.
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:
> cd /root
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:
> su
Password:
> 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
> cd /root/VSCD/EMS_Linux
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.
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# su
Password:
#
# vssetup
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:
# vsnet
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 to
be included in your hosts file or DNS configuration. Your system administrator
will be able to explain how to do this.
Note: The values in the dialog are expressed in kHz, not GHz.
Note: There are now two options for both a 3.5MHz and 7.0MHz RF channel
along with an additional 10MHz channel. VS channels with a higher symbol
rate have a higher utilisation of the RF channel bandwidth. This may cause
reduced adjacent channel performance in some deployments; please contact
Customer 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, it
only makes them available for selection when you later come to configure AP
channelisation using either the Base Station Configuration Tool or the AP ODU
Configuration Tool.
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 an
option 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.
Note: You’ll need to select the AP with the appropriate AP Identifier (this is the
same 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:
Note: Don’t forget to click Set – you need to do this every time you change an
option 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.
Note: You must click Get to update this screen – it does not update
automatically if the status of the equipment changes.
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
Editing a service
Any 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).
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.
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• Pin 5 at one end is wired to pin 5 at the other end
• Pin 7 at one end is wired to pin 8 at the other end
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Resetting the IP address of an Installation Laptop PC
192.168.0.251 vsconfig
HOSTNAME=vsconfig
GATEWAY=192.168.0.250
DEVICE=eth0
BOOTPRO=static
BROADCAST=192.168.0.255
IPADDR=192.168.0.251
NETMASK=255.255.255.0
NETWORK=192.168.0.0
ONBOOT=yes
[cbl@192.168.0.251]$ reboot
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A note on User IP addresses
By 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.
cd /root/.ssh
cat <my_public_key> >> authorised_keys
Note: We recommend that you keep one MMC card for each release of the
VSTool software.
Warning: In the event that you have both types of Installation Configuration
Tool, do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in the
Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.
The front and top panels of the Compaq iPAQ have the following features:
S e t t i n g u p t h e C o m p a q i PA Q s · 10 9
Conventions
To 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.)
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
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Getting VSTool onto an MMC card
Warning: In the event that you have both types of Installation Configuration
Tool, do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in the
Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.
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:
http://www.cbl-support.com
6 Click on the release software 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).
11 Close the browser window.
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.
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The following files should be among those listed:
vectastar-3.4x-y-ppc.zip
ap-config-image.zip
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.
Note: Make sure you insert the MMC card the right way round, and that it clicks
into place. If you don’t, the installation will not proceed.
Note: If it locks up, or displays an error message, try writing the MMC card
again. Make sure you are using FAT16 format and that you remove the MMC
card 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.
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Loading the Installation Configuration Tool operating system
You 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 it
does, use those, rather than the instructions given here.
Warning: Do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in the
Sharp 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.
Warning: Before you start, ensure the Installation Configuration Tool’s battery
is 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:
Loading image...
Checking md5sum...
Note: Do not switch off the Installation Configuration Tool at any point during
this process.
6 Once the image has been verified, the messages similar to the following should be
displayed (the version numbers may be different):
VSInstall-1.3.jffs2
appears to be intact.
Press RECORD to flash
or any other key to reset
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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:
Programmed successfully:
Press Reset button to
restart the system
Note: We recommend that you keep one CompactFlash or MMC card for each
release of the VSTool software.
Warning: In the event that you have both types of Installation Configuration
Tool, do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in the
Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.
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
RESET button
Power button
keypad (slide
case to reveal)
SELECT key
AC adapter jack
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Conventions
To 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.)
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
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Getting VSTool onto a CompactFlash or MMC card
Warning: In the event that you have both types of Installation Configuration
Tool, do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in the
Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.
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.
5 From the Internet-attached PC, start a web browser and go to the following URL:
http://www.cbl-support.com
6 Click on the release software 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).
11 Close the browser window.
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.
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The following files should be among those listed:
vectastar-3.4x-y-ppc.zip
ap-config-image.zip
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.
Note: Make sure you insert the card the right way round, and that it clicks into
place. If you don’t, the installation will not proceed.
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 after
the files have been completely written. If this is not successful, try writing the
software to a different card.
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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.
Note: VS Install will probably come with its own installation instructions; if it
does, use those, rather than the instructions given here.
Warning: Do not use an MMC card that has been used in a Compaq iPAQ in the
Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L and vice versa – errors will occur.
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Getting VS Install onto the Installation Configuration Tool
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:
Success!
Please reset
Compaq iPAQ
To 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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The Installation Configuration Tool then attempts to connect to the SAP. You’ll see
the following 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.
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).
VectaStar Configuration
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Configuration has changed, are you sure you want to quit without saving
changes? (Yes/No)
vs:main:access> up
vs:main>
vs:main> write
vs:main> quit
The following parameters have been changed and applying these changes
will result in a loss of service
...
<list of changes>
...
Are you sure you wish to apply these changes now? (Yes/No)
Single-value parameters
Some parameters, such as hostname, only take a single value. In general, to change a
single-value parameter, type:
vlanid set 21
setting set ?
port set ?
Multiple-value parameters
Some parameters, such as trapdest (trap destinations), can take multiple values.
• To replace the current values with one or more new values type:
setting set
For example:
setting add
For example:
setting del
For example:
IP parameters
Some settings take an IP address as the parameter.
access submenu
Permits 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 submenu
Changes the settings associated with the primary network interface (eth0).
• ipaddr (single value, default 192.168.0.254)
ipaddr - display current value
ipaddr set - set IP address interactively
ipaddr set <addr> - set IP address to given value
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.
snmp submenu
Forwards 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.
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Yellow LED
Status Meaning
Flash rapidly (approx Powered, attempting to boot Linux
10Hz)
Flash rapidly (10Hz) for 2 In recovery mode (Wall Box button pressed and booted from
seconds, then off for 1 Installation Configuration Tool
second
Status Meaning
Solid OFF CODU is not powered.
Mainly OFF (2 secs) CODU is running and attempting to register. Number of flashes as
between bursts of 2, 3 or follows:
4 ON flashes • 2 – Booted and running
• 3 – Channel scanning
• 4 – Registering
Solid ON CODU is registered.
ATM LED
The ATM LED only becomes active once the unit has been configured.
Status Meaning
ON Equipment connected
Status LED
Status Meaning
OFF solid No power, unit resetting, or fault
Port LED
Status Meaning
OFF solid Nothing connected (LOS)
RED solid No framing detected (where framing expected) (LOF “red alarm”)
RED/OFF flash Framing present, but remote framing alarm (FAS RAI “yellow alarm”)
Front panel
E1 Concentrator
8E1
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 wiring
instructions, please see Splicing and terminating cables on page 151.
– 2: cable clamp
– 3: main body of gland
– 4: RJ45 connector
10 Place the head into the crimp tool and crimp it. 7 W/BRN
8 BRN
11 Visually inspect the termination to ensure all the
wires have been crimped in the connector.
Note: The offcuts from the fibre must be disposed of according to local safety
regulations.
Note: When both fibres are inserted far enough, you’ll be able to feel the ends
pushing against each other.
Note: The recommended way to coil spliced fibre-optic cables is shown below.
Bend radius should not be less than 30mm.
B A B A
Fibre used for external use is 4-core. We use the blue and orange cores.
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.
0V
(brown)
cable
tie
–48V
(blue)
The cables from supplied by Cambridge broadband will usually use brown for 0V and
blue for –48V.
2 NC
4 0V
8 8
1 1
8 1 WH/OR 8 1 WH/OR
2 OR 2 OR
1 3 WH/GR 1 3 WH/GR
4 BL 4 BL
5 WH/BL 5 WH/BL
6 GR 6 GR
7 WH/BR 7 WH/BR
8 BR 8 BR
pin 8
pin 1
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 short
length of the CAT-5 outer sleeve before crimping the connector, or by making
them shorter so do not protrude from the connector.
2 5
4 1
5 2
Note that you can not use a crossover CAT-5 cable as a crossover E1/T1 cable – the pins
are not connected properly.
2 Rx Data – input
3 Tx Data + output
6 Tx data – output
Warning: It is extremely important that you use the correct scheme for your
system. Only use this scheme for Ethernet/Fibre Subscriber CODU systems and
SAP systems.
2 Tx data – output
3 Rx Data + input
6 Rx Data – input
Warning: It is extremely important that you use the correct scheme for your
system. Only use this scheme for legacy ICU-based systems.
2 Orange 2
3 White/Green 3
4 Blue 4
5 White/Blue 5
6 Green 6
7 White/Brown 7
8 Brown 8
Where the CAT-5 cable goes to a punch-down connector, such as in the Wall Box:
Pin Description
1 White/Orange
BLU ORN
2 Orange
3 White/Green
4 Blue
6 Green
7 White/Brown
8 Brown
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 in
accordance 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.
Paramater Value
Max current 15A
Fusing 20A
Paramater Value
Cable type 4-pair 24AWG cable e.g. CAT-5:
8 wires in total, terminatable with RJ45 connector
2-core power
Paramater Value
Cable type 16AWG (1.5mm2 minimum), voltage rating >300V
Note: Larger cable sizes may be required to allow longer cable runs. Please
contact CBL for more detailed requirements.
Warning: Ensure that the power has been disconnected and the power supply
is unplugged from the indoor equipment.
Note: Once the next step is complete, you will need to hold the cable in place
ensuring that it does not twist, until the gland is fully assembled.
Warning: Ensure that the power has been disconnected and the power supply
is unplugged from the indoor equipment.
Note: Removing pigtails using this method should only be done under the
approval of a CBL support engineer, otherwise you may damage the equipment
and 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 1 3
the cable gland: the rear retainer (1), cable clamp 2 4
(2), main body (3) and RJ45 or MTRJ connector (4).
4 core 48v 4 core 48v 4 core 48v Fibre 8 core 48v Fibre 4 core 48v Fibre 4 core 48v Fibre
+ + + + +
4 core CAT-5 4 core CAT-5 4 core CAT-5 4 core CAT-5 4 core CAT-5
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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.
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 the
appendix Splicing and terminating cables of the CPE Installation Guide.
Caution: The LP-CODU must always be connected to a Wall Box, to ensure that
the –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 exposed
locations (e.g. top of a building or tower). If they are installed within the cone
of protection of a structure and correctly grounded then extra lightning
protection may not be required.
Caution: The chasses of both Wall Boxes and CODUs must be intentionally
connected to lightning ground (e.g. the building ground or a lightning
protector) 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.
adequate earthing
PSU
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OUT UNPROTECTED
llbox ETHE
CAT-5
GND NO RNE
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
ONL OPE T
Y TO RAT
BE OR STAT
ODU OPE SER US
CODU
NED VICE
BY ABL
QUA E
PAR
LIFIE
TS
ETHE D INSI
SER
POWER
RNE DE
VICE
T
PER
SON
—48 NEL
VDC
POWER
IN PROTECTED
WALLBOX
CAT-5
LP-CODU acting as
lightning protection box
(power bridged across unit)
data data
& adequate earthing &
power power
OUT UNPROTECTED
CAT-5
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
CODU
POWER
POWER
IN PROTECTED
WALLBOX
adequate earthing
CAT-5
data
LP-CODU acting as
power extension box
OUT UNPROTECTED
CAT-5
& repeater
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
CODU
POWER
(power injected)
2-core power
POWER
IN PROTECTED
WALLBOX
CAT-5
power from
CAT-5
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
CODU
PSU
POWER
LP-CODU
IN PROTECTED
WALLBOX
Ethe
rnet wa
wa llbox ETHE
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GND NO
ONL OPE
RNE
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GND NO RNE Y TO RAT
ONL OPE T STAT
BE OR
LP-CODU to
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BE OR STAT ODU
NED VICE
ODU OPE SER US
NED VICE BY ABL
QUA E
BY ABL PAR
LIFIE
QUA E TS
PAR
LIFIE ETHE D INSI
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ETHE D RNE DE
VICE
INSI
SER T
RNE DE
VICE PER
T SON
PER NEL
Indoor Wallbox)
SON —48
—48 NEL VDC
VDC
LP-CODU acting as
power extension box
& repeater
(power looped through)
first active first active
network element network element
data & power
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).
adequate earthing
OUT UNPROTECTED
CAT-5
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
CODU
POWER
POWER
IN PROTECTED
WALLBOX
CAT-5
LP-CODU acting as
remote LED box
(power bridged
across unit)
PSU
Ethe
rnet
wa
llbox ETHE
GND NO RNE
ONL OPE T
Y TO RAT
BE OR STAT
ODU OPE SER US
NED VICE
BY ABL
QUA E
PAR
LIFIE
TS
ETHE D INSI
SER
RNE DE
VICE
T
PER
SON
—48 NEL
VDC
first active
network element
OUT UNPROTECTED
CAT-5
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
OUT UNPROTECTED
CAT-5
CODU
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
CODU
POWER
POWER
POWER
IN PROTECTED
POWER
WALLBOX
IN PROTECTED
(power bridged
WALLBOX
CAT-5
CAT-5
across unit)
LP-CODU acting as
adequate earthing power extension box,
repeater &
lightning protection box
(power injected)
OUT UNPROTECTED
CAT-5
Lightning Protection Repeater Box
CODU
POWER
LP-CODU acting as
power extension box,
POWER
IN PROTECTED
repeater &
WALLBOX
CAT-5
CODU
POWER
LP-CODU
CODU
LP-CODU
POWER
Ethe
rnet
Ethe wa
rnet llbox ETHE
GND RNE
wa NO
ONL OPE T
llbox ETHE
Y TO RAT
BE OR STAT
GND NO RNE OPE SER US
ONL OPE T ODU
Y TO RAT NED VICE
STAT BY ABL
BE OR QUA E
ODU OPE SER US PAR
NED VICE LIFIE
TS
ETHE D INSI
BY ABL SER
QUA E RNE DE
VICE
PAR
LIFIE T
TS PER
ETHE D INSI SON
SER
RNE DE
VICE —48 NEL
T
PER VDC
SON
—48 NEL
POWER
VDC
IN PROTECTED
WALLBOX
CAT-5
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).
Fault information
In 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.
Note: The level of service provided by CBL may be dependant upon your
support 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.
RMA procedures s · 18 7
Packing and paperwork
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. 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 RMA
number on the outside of all the boxes you are returning. The RMA number
should also be quoted on all paperwork. Be sure to place a copy of the RMA
document with the faulty item in the package.
International shipments
For 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: The level of service provided by CBL may be dependant upon your
support 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.
RMA procedures s · 18 9
Sample pro forma invoice
Note: Print the form on your company’s own headed paper.
BER Bit Error Rate G703 ITU standard for physical and
G704 electrical characteristics of
BFA Basic Frame Alignment digital interfaces, incl. those at
64 kbps and 2.048 Mbps.
BS Base Station
GSM Global System for Mobile
BSC Base Station Controller
communication
BTS Base Transceiver Station
HDLC High-level Data Link Control
CAS Channel Associated Signalling
ICU Interface Control Unit
CAT-5 Category 5 network cabling
IDU InDoor Unit
CBR Constant Bit Rate
IEEE Institute of Electrical and
CDV Cell Delay Variation Electronics Engineers
Rx Receive
Glossary s · 19 3
s · 19 4 Vect aS t ar SAP Installation Guide Release 3.4.XX
Appendix M
Use the blank pages here to make a note of useful YO U R N O T E S
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
s · 2 01
calibrating : s·111 lightning protection : s·41, s·52,
conventions : s·110, s·122 s·174
O
installing VS Install : s·117, limit max AP tx power : s·5 OC3 : s·193
s·130 Location field : s·95, s·96 ODU : s·19, s·193
rebooting : s·118 LOF : s·192 CAT-5 connections : s·164
setup : s·107 LP-AP : s·19 connect earthing strap : s·40
setup requirements : s·108, LP-CODU : s·19 elevation adjustment
s·120 combination use : s·184 bearing : s·27
text and number configurations : s·181 installing : s·24
entry : s·110, s·122 data connections : s·44 installing cable gland : s·168
Interface Control Unit earthing : s·43 installing parabolic
see ICU installation antenna : s·29
IOS : s·192 requirements : s·37 mounting : s·32
IP address installing : s·42 mounting on pole : s·26
changing on installation LED status : s·147 power and signal
Laptop PC : s·104 lightning protection : s·174 cables : s·46
of Installation Laptop power connections : s·45 power cables : s·166
PC : s·78 powering from Wall Box product label : s·21
reset on Installation Laptop PSU : s·59 removing cable
PC : s·104 using : s·179 gland : s·170
IP ToS : s·192 restarting : s·97
ipaddr : s·80, s·142, s·144 terminating CAT-5
IPPlus : s·21
IRB : s·192
M cable : s·152
tools required : s·26, s·37
ITU-R Radio Regulation MAC : s·192 weight : s·24
S5.482 : s·5 max tx power : s·5 ODU Configuration Tool
maximum cell size configure radio
setting : s·99 channels : s·96
K md5sum command : s·72
MFA : s·193
ODU id : s·193
ODU type : s·21
K.20 : s·52 MIB : s·193 orange tick : s·95
K.21 : s·52 MMC card : s·108, s·120 Outdoor Unit
Kycon power connector : s·158 configuring CPE : s·133 see ODU
downloading VSTool : s·112,
s·124
L mount ODU : s·32
MT-RJ : s·47
P
LAN : s·192 MTRJ connector : s·47 PA : s·193
LED Multiplexer PA1 : s·21
E1 Concentrator : s·150 see Mux PA2 : s·21
status indications : s·145 Mux : s·19, s·193 parabolic antenna
Wall Box : s·146 aligning : s·31
LED status connecting to : s·40
E1 Concentrator : s·148
LP-CODU : s·147
N installing : s·29
password
Wall Box (SAP) : s·146 netmask : s·80, s·142 changing : s·83
legacy ICU Network Tool : s·92 Patch : s·19
Ethernet interface : s·163 channelisation : s·93 PBX : s·193
Lightning Protected Power no tick : s·95 PDA : s·193
Extension Box NOC : s·193 PDU : s·19, s·193
see LP-AP number entry 2-core cable : s·166
Lightning Protected Repeater Installation PDA : s·110, power cable : s·166
Box s·122 Phoenix connector : s·157
see LP-CODU E1 Concentrator : s·64
s·203
STATION CLOCK
connector : s·65, s·161
U W
STM-1 : s·193 universal bracket : s·27, s·34 Wall Box : s·19
straight-through Ethernet unpack tarball : s·70 (SAP) connect Installation
cable : s·102, s·160 upgrade Laptop PC : s·76
connecting Installation SAP software : s·98 earthing : s·180
PDA : s·79, s·134 upstream frequency : s·93 functionality : s·52
SU Id : s·193 US : s·193 installing : s·52, s·55
Subscriber CODU User LEDs : s·146
see CODU IP addresses : s·106 powering : s·158
SUID : s·193 User Administration Tool : s·91 RJ45 Ethernet
support web site : s·108, s·120 UTP : s·193 connection : s·163
surge suppression : s·52 using a Kycon power
symbol rate : s·94 connector : s·158
synchronous Ethernet
repeater : s·179
V Wall Box (SAP)
LED status : s·146
syslog VBR : s·193 Wall Box functionality : s·52
remote (SAP) : s·81 VC : s·193 Wall Mounting Kit
syslog (configtool) : s·143 VCI : s·193 installing : s·28
VCO : s·193 wiring
VectaStar E1 loopback : s·162
T obtaining software : s·68
vectastar
write
configtool : s·139
tarball : s·69 configtool settings
unpacking : s·70 (SAP) : s·81
TDM : s·193
termination
vectastar (configtool) : s·144
VectaStar software
Z
CODU cable : s·57 downloading : s·68 Zip cable ties : s·26, s·37
text entry VectaStar Support Area : s·68
Installation PDA : s·110, verify software
s·122 components : s·72
tools required VID : s·193
ODU installation : s·26, s·37 VLAN : s·193
TORX® drivers : s·26 VLAN IDU : s·19
trapdest : s·143 see IDU
SAP : s·81 vlanid : s·80, s·142
TRAU : s·193 Voice over IP IDU
TRX : s·193 see 2VoIP Ethernet IDU
Tx : s·193 VPN : s·193
Tx filter unit VS Install
centre freq : s·21 installing on Installation
type (SAP) : s·144 PDA : s·117, s·130
VS Basic : s·21
VS Max133 : s·21
VS Solo : s·21
VSCD directory : s·72
vsnet : s·92
VSTool : s·108, s·120
installing on MMC
card : s·112, s·124
starting : s·134