BreezeCONFIG™ for BreezeACCESS® VL and BreezeACCESS® 4900 User Manual SW Version 4.
Document History Document History Topic Description Version/Date Issued Gateways tab New tab, displaying information on SW Version 4.0, Section 2.2.5 Voice/Networking Gateways behind SUs when July 2006 DRAP feature is enabled Per SU Distance Learning A change in Air Interface General tab (AU): A SW Version 4.0, Section 2.4.1 new mode of calculating the ACK timeout July 2006 parameter. Beacon Watchdog A change in Air Interface General tab: A new SW Version 4.0, Section 2.4.
Document History Topic Description SW Version in Trap Monitor New trap variable added Section 2.12 Version/Date Issued SW Version 4.0, July 2006 Maximum Num of Associations The range of Maximum Num of Associations SW Version 4.0, Limit Limit parameter (in the Air Interface General tab) October 2006 Section 2.4.1 for an upgraded AUS is from 0 to 25. Q in Q Ethertype VLAN Q in Q Ethertype supports also the SW Version 4.0, Section 2.7.
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About This Manual This manual is intended for BreezeACCESS VL and BreezeACCESS 4900 System Administrators. The BreezeCONFIG for BreezeACCESS VL, BreezeACCESS 4900 and BreezeNET B is an SNMP-based (Simple Network Management Protocol) application designed to manage BreezeACCESS VL, BreezeACCESS 4900 and BreezeNET B system components. The system administrator can use the BreezeCONFIG utility to control a large number of units from a single location.
Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started ......................................................................1 1.1 Installing the BreezeCONFIG Utility ............................................................................ 2 1.2 Introducing the Configuration Utility Window ........................................................... 3 1.3 Working with the Toolbar Options .............................................................................. 7 1.3.1 Local Network Autodiscovery ....................
Contents 2.2.1 Unit Status Tab .................................................................................................. 27 2.2.2 SUs Info Tab (AU only) ...................................................................................... 31 2.2.3 SUs Capabilities Tab (in AU) and AUs Capabilities Tab (in SU)....................... 33 2.2.4 MAC Pinpoint Tab (AU) ..................................................................................... 35 2.2.5 Gateways (AU).............................
Contents 2.9.2 Traffic Priority Tab ............................................................................................. 80 2.9.3 DRAP Tab (AU Only)......................................................................................... 83 2.9.4 WL Priority Tab (AU only) .................................................................................. 84 2.10 Security Parameters ........................................................................................ 87 2.11 Site Survey ......
Figures Figure1-1: Configuration Utility Window........................................................................................................ 3 Figure 1-2: Secondary Tabs ......................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 1-3: Locate Device Window ............................................................................................................... 7 Figure 1-4: Set IP Window ..................................
Figures Figure 2-8: IP Parameters Tab ....................................................................................................................37 Figure 2-9: Air Interface General Tab – Access Unit...................................................................................40 Figure 2-10: Air Interface General Tab – Subscriber Unit...........................................................................40 Figure 2-11: Air Interface Frequency Tab – Access Unit ............................
Figures Figure 2-37: Site Survey Rx Counters Tab ................................................................................................. 93 Figure 2-38: Per Modulation Level Counters Tab – Subscriber Unit .......................................................... 95 Figure 2-39: Per SU Counters Tab - Access Unit....................................................................................... 96 Figure 2-40: Graph...............................................................................
1 Chapter 1 - Getting Started In This Chapter: Installing the BreezeCONFIG Utility, page 2 Introducing the Configuration Utility Window, page 3 Working with the Toolbar Options, page 7 Working with the Menu Options, page 9 Working in Unit Configuration Mode, page 14 Working in Multiple Configuration Mode, page 15 Working with the File Loading Utility, page 18
Getting Started 1.1 Installing the BreezeCONFIG Utility The executable BreezeCONFIG file (BreezeCONFIG_X_Y_Z.exe, where X_Y_Z is the version number) is available in the BreezeCONFIG folder in the BreezeACCESS VL or BreezeACCESS 4900 documentation CD. It is also recommended to check the Alvarion web site for the most updated version. Run the executable program and follow the instructions to install the BreezeCONFIG utility on your PC.
Introducing the Configuration Utility Window 1.2 Introducing the Configuration Utility Window The main BreezeCONFIG window, which is referred to as the Configuration Utility window, enables you to access a wide array of monitoring and configuration options, which are described in the following sections. This section describes how to access the Configuration Utility window and provides a brief description of each window component.
Getting Started Toolbar: The toolbar is comprised of the following four buttons: Local Network Autodiscovery: Automatically discovers stations connected to the local (Ethernet) network. Locate Device: Locates an individual unit by its IP address. Set IP: Sets a unit’s IP address based on its MAC address. HTTP Browse: Supports easy access to management of devices with a built-in web interface such as Gateways and WI2 Access Points. For more information, refer to section 1.3.
Introducing the Configuration Utility Window To change the community string, type the community string in the Community field. Then, click or press Enter to confirm the new community string. A unit's community string can be modified in the Network Management tab. Tab Selection: The Tab Selection area is comprised of several tabs, each corresponding to a workspace containing a specific group of parameters. The tabs and parameters contained in several of the tabs vary according to unit type.
Getting Started Implements the current modifications. Updates the information displayed in the window using current values acquired from the unit. Closes the application without implementing any modifications.
Working with the Toolbar Options 1.3 Working with the Toolbar Options This section describes how to work with the options available through the BreezeCONFIG utility toolbar. 1.3.1 Local Network Autodiscovery To initiate the Autodiscovery process, in the toolbar, click . The Autodiscovery mechanism detects all stations connected to the local (Ethernet) network. The Device List is updated to reflect the devices/stations identified by the Autodiscovery process. 1.3.
Getting Started To set an IP address: 1 , or select Set IP from the Tools menu. The Set IP In the toolbar, click window is displayed, as shown below. Figure 1-4: Set IP Window 2 In the MAC Address field, enter the unit’s MAC address. 3 In the IP Address field, enter the required IP address for the unit. 4 In the Subnet Mask field, enter the required subnet mask. 5 In the Default Gateway field, enter the unit’s default gateway. 6 Click on to activate the changes.
Working with the Menu Options 1.4 Working with the Menu Options The following sections describe the various options available through the BreezeCONFIG menu bar. Note that the menus differ depending on the selected mode. 1.4.1 File Menu The File menu available in Unit Configuration mode is different than the menu available in Multiple Configuration mode, as shown below.
Getting Started Figure 1-6: Create Device List Window 2 In the From field, enter the first IP address to be included in the range. 3 In the To field, enter the last IP address in the range. NOTE It is recommended to include in the defined range only IP addresses of existing devices. When the list is loaded, the application searches for each unit included in the list. If non-existent addresses are included, this prolongs the searching process.
Working with the Menu Options 2 3 Mark the Enable Filtering field to activate the Device List Filter. In the Filter by field, from the dropdown list, select the criteria by which the Device List will be filtered. 4 In the Filter String field, enter the criterion by which the Device List is to be filtered. For example, enter a specific location or set of locations. You can enter more than one criterion in the Filter String field, divided by commas.
Getting Started 1.4.2 Mode Menu There are several modes in which you can operate the BreezeCONFIG utility. These modes are selected through the Mode menu, which is shown below. The selected option(s) is indicated by a dot or checkmark. Figure 1-8: Mode Menu The Mode menu is comprised of the following options: Unit Configuration: This is the default mode, which is used for viewing and/or setting the parameters of a single selected unit. For more information, refer to section 1.5.
Working with the Menu Options NOTE New values of some parameters come into effect only after the unit is reset (refer to the System Manual for more details). If the Automatic Reset After Apply option is deselected, the unit must be reset through the Unit Control window to apply modifications to these parameters. 1.4.
Getting Started 1.5 Working in Unit Configuration Mode The Unit Configuration mode enables you to view the current configuration of a selected device and to modify the values of all relevant device parameters. For a description of each configurable parameter, refer to Chapter 3, Working with Unit Configurations.
Working in Multiple Configuration Mode 1.6 Working in Multiple Configuration Mode The Multiple Configuration mode enables you to download configuration parameters to multiple units simultaneously, including different unit types, such as Subscriber and Access units. When this option is selected in the Mode menu, all fields of configurable parameters become write-only. Fields that in Unit Configuration mode are read-only are not available in Multiple Configuration mode.
Getting Started NOTE If a parameter that is not applicable to a certain unit type is configured, the unit will not be configured successfully. For example, if the Broadcast/Multicast Relaying parameter is configured and uploaded to SU units, which do not support this parameter, then the configuration change for all SU units will fail.
Working in Multiple Configuration Mode Figure 1-12: Multiple Configuration Window 4 The Multiple Configuration window displays the selected units and a list of the modifications made during the current multiple configuration session. Check the Reset units after settings parameters field to reset all affected units after loading the modified configuration. Click to load the modifications to the selected units. A log of the multiple configuration session is displayed during and after the operation.
Getting Started 1.7 Working with the File Loading Utility The File Loading utility enables you to upgrade the embedded unit software and determine the current active software version for multiple managed units. It also enables you to load new country code files, feature license files, configuration files or operator defaults files. The files can be simultaneously downloaded to multiple units of any type, such as AUs and SUs.
Working with the File Loading Utility Load Devices: For a description of how to work with this feature, refer to section 1.4.1. You can use one or several of these alternatives to create a list based on multiple sources. Note that the Local Network Autodiscovery causes the Device List to be reset.
Getting Started the devices with the specified version (by selecting the Only option), or to select all devices excluding those with the specified version (by selecting the Exclude option). Figure 1-16: Select Device Window To load new files: 1 From the Device List on the left side the window, select the units to which a new file should be loaded. Use the standard Windows Shift and Ctrl key commands to select multiple units. 2 Enter the applicable remote filename password for the file to be loaded.
Working with the File Loading Utility 5 Click on to modify the settings of the TFTP session used in the upgrade download, as follows: Figure 1-17: Advanced TFTP Setup Packet Timeout: Defines the time, in seconds, for which the upgrade process waits for an acknowledgement message. The range is 1 to 30 seconds and the default is 3 seconds.
Getting Started Save to External Log: Defines whether the results of the upgrade process are saved to a Log File. The default is Yes. Log File Name: Enables you to define the name and path to the external Log File. Click the icon on the right to open a Save As window, which enables you to navigate to the required location and/or file.
2 Chapter 2 - Unit Configuration Many configuration parameters provided by BreezeCONFIG depend on the type of device being configured. This means that there are different windows and parameters depending on whether an Access Unit (AU) or a Subscriber Unit (SU) is selected. Each parameter is described according to the applicable unit type, unless the parameter is applicable to all unit types. For detailed information on each of the parameters refer to the relevant System Manual.
Unit Configuration 2.1 Unit Control Parameters The Unit Control tab enables you to reset the unit and manage the software versions in the selected unit(s), as shown below. Figure 2-1: Unit Control Parameters (AU) The Unit Control tab is comprised of the following components: Unit Type: Displays the unit's functionality. Unit Name: Displays the name of the selected device, which can be modified in the Unit Status & Info tab. ATE Test Result: Indicates the result of the unit’s final testing in production.
Unit Control Parameters Set Factory Defaults: Reverts the system parameters to the original factory defaults, as follows. Click Full to revert most parameters to the selected set of factory default values (refer to the System Manual for details on the parameters that are not changed). NOTE You may lose connectivity to the unit.
Unit Configuration window is displayed, enabling you to select a location for the file and to define a file name. Main Version: Shows the version defined as the Main Version. This is the version that will be used after the next reset. Click Reset Device to reset the selected unit and apply any modifications made to the system parameters. Shadow Version: Shows the version defined as the Shadow Version. Click Reset and Boot from Shadow Version to activate the shadow software version.
Unit Status and Info Parameters 2.2 Unit Status and Info Parameters The Unit Status and Info tab is comprised of the following secondary tabs: Unit Status (AU and SU) SUs Info (AU) SUs Capabilities (AU) or AUs capabilities (SU) MAC Pinpoint (AU) Gateways (AU) 2.2.1 Unit Status Tab The Unit status tab enables you to define the name and location of the selected unit and to view details regarding the unit's firmware and hardware versions.
Unit Configuration Figure 2-3: Unit Status Tab – Subscriber Unit The Unit Status tab is comprised of the following components: 2.2.1.1 Properties Unit Type: Identifies the unit's functionality. AP Working Mode (AU only): Not applicable for current version. Unit Name: Enter a name for the selected unit. Location: A descriptive geographical or site location for the selected unit. A string of up to 35 printable characters. MAC Address: Displays the unit's MAC address.
Unit Status and Info Parameters Current Ethernet Port State: Displays the actual state of the Ethernet port. 2.2.1.2 Versions and Flash Memory Main Version: Displays the version number of the unit's current main software version (the version to be used after next reset). Shadow Version: Displays the version number of the unit's backup software. Running Software Version: Displays the version number of the current running software version.
Unit Configuration 2.2.1.5 Disassociate SUs (AU only) The Disassociate feature enables disassociating a specific SU or all SUs associated with the AU. This feature is useful during configuration changes, enabling to force the SU(s) to re-initiate the association process, including the search for the best AU (or a preferred AU) using the Best AU process, without performing a full reset.
Unit Status and Info Parameters 2.2.2 SUs Info Tab (AU only) Applicable to Access Units only, the SUs Info secondary tab of the Unit Status & Info tab provides association and additional information regarding the SUs associated with the selected AU. Figure 2-4: Unit Status & Info, SUs Info Tab The SUs Info tab is comprised of the following components: 2.2.2.
Unit Configuration Distance: The distance of the unit from the AU as measured by the automatic cell distance mechanism. Age: The time in seconds since receiving the last packet from the SU. SU Name: The Unit Name of the SU. 2.2.2.2 MIR/CIR Info Table A table that provides the following information for each SU in the associated SUs database: MAC Address: The MAC address of the associated Subscriber Unit. MIR Rx: The value configured for the MIR: SU to AU parameter of the SU.
Unit Status and Info Parameters 2.2.3 SUs Capabilities Tab (in AU) and AUs Capabilities Tab (in SU) The SUs/AUs Capabilities tabs provide information on HW and SW capabilities of relevant units. For an AU, the information provided in the tab is for all associated SUs. For an SU, the tab includes information on all AUs in the neighboring AUs table (all AUs with whom the SU can communicate). Figure 2-5: SUs Capabilities Tab (AU) The SUs/AUs Capabilities tabs include the following components: 2.2.3.
Unit Configuration 2.2.3.2 Link Capability-Wireless Link Configuration The Link Capability-Wireless Link Configuration table provides information on current wireless link parameters of relevant units. For each relevant unit, identified by its MAC address, the following details are displayed: ATPC Option: The status of the ATPC Option. Enable or Disable. Adaptive Mod. Option: The status of the Adaptive Modulation Option. Enable or Disable. Burst Mode Option: The status of the Burst Mode Option.
Unit Status and Info Parameters 2.2.4 MAC Pinpoint Tab (AU) The MAC Pinpoint feature enables to identify the BreezeACCESS unit through which a specified Ethernet station is connected to the wireless medium. Figure 2-6: MAC Pinpoint Tab To identify the unit to which a station is connected: In the text field, enter the MAC address of the station using the format xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
Unit Configuration 2.2.5 Gateways (AU) When the DRAP option is supported, the Gateways tab provides details on the active DRAP-enabled Gateways connected to any of the SUs served by the AU. Figure 2-7: Gateways Tab Number of Active Voice Calls: The total current number of Voice Calls in the sector. Gateways Table: For each Gateway unit the following information is displayed: IP: The IP address of the unit. Type: The unit type: VG-1D1V, VG-1D2V, or NG-4D1W. No.
IP Parameters 2.3 IP Parameters The IP Parameters tab enables you to define IP parameters for the selected unit and determine its method of IP parameter acquisition. Figure 2-8: IP Parameters Tab The IP Parameters tab is comprised of the following components: 2.3.1 IP Parameters IP Address: Enter a static IP address for the selected unit. Subnet Mask: Enter a static subnet mask for the selected unit. Default Gateway: Enter an address for the unit's default gateway. 2.3.
Unit Configuration Select DHCP Only to enable the unit to search for and acquire its IP parameters, including the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway, from a DHCP server. If this option is selected, configuring the static IP parameters is not required. Select Automatic to enable the unit to search for a DHCP server and acquire its IP parameters from the server. If a DHCP server is not located within approximately 40 seconds, the current static parameters are used.
Air Interface Parameters 2.4 Air Interface Parameters The Air Interface tab enables you to define parameters relating to the communication between Access Units and Subscriber Units. Many parameters vary between unit types. The applicable unit type is clearly identified throughout the parameter explanations, as required.
Unit Configuration 2.4.1 Air Interface General Tab The General tab of the Air Interface tab enables you to define ESSID, ATPC and other parameters.
Air Interface Parameters The General tab is comprised of the following components: Band: A read-only field that displays the frequency band of the selected unit. Arbitration IFS: The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing. Defines the typical minimum time (DIFS) between consecutive transmissions. The available options are: 1 Slot 2 Slots A value of 1 should be used only in point-to-point applications to define the unit that should have advantage over the other one.
Unit Configuration NOTE The Maximum Number of Associations parameter in AU-BS or AU-SA may be configured to a value that is higher than the actual limit (124) when data encryption is enabled. Wireless Trap Threshold (AU only): The threshold for sending the AU Wireless Quality Trap, which indicates that the quality of the wireless link has dropped below (off), or has increased above (on), the specified threshold.
Air Interface Parameters Per SU Distance learning (AU only): Defines the mode in which SUs calculate the Acknowledge (ACK) timeout: based on the maximum cell distance or on the actual distance from the AU. When this feature is disabled, all SUs in the cell use the maximum cell distance for the calculation of the ACK timeout; when enabled, each SU uses instead its actual distance from the AU. NOTE The Per SU Distance Learning feature is supported only when the Cell Distance Option is set to Automatic.
Unit Configuration RunTime ESSID (SU only): A read-only field that displays the ESSID currently used by the selected SUnit to associate with an AU. 2.4.1.3 ATPC Parameters ATPC Option: From the dropdown list, select whether to Enable or Disable the Automatic Transmit Power Control algorithm. Minimum SNR Level (AU only): The minimum desired level in dB of the average SNR at the AU for each SU. This value reflects the lower limit of the optimal reception level range. Available values range from 4 to 60 dB.
Air Interface Parameters 2.4.2 Air Interface Frequency Tab The Frequency tab enables you to configure frequency parameters for the unit.
Unit Configuration The Frequency tab is comprised of the following components: 2.4.2.1 Current Frequency Definition Current Operating Frequency: A read-only field that displays the current operating frequency in MHz. Current Bandwidth: A read-only field that displays the current bandwidth in MHz. Defined Frequency (AU only): The fixed operating frequency in MHz to be used if the DFS option is disabled. This is also the first frequency to be used by the DFS mechanism the first time it starts functioning.
Air Interface Parameters 2.4.3 Air Interface Power Tables Tab The Power Tables tab enables you to configure transmit power parameters.
Unit Configuration 2.4.3.1 Transmit Power Table The Transmit Power Table includes the following read-only components for each of the applicable modulation levels: Max Tx Power Range: The range available for the applicable Tx Power parameter. In AU, the range is defined by the hardware of the unit. In some cases the upper boundary may be limited by the Maximum Tx Power as defined in the Sub-Band, and/or by the Max EIRP as defined in the Sub-Band together with the Antenna Gain parameter.
Air Interface Parameters value of the Maximum Tx Power parameter and the maximum Tx power allowed by the HW and the Country Code for the specific modulation level. This parameter also sets the upper boundary for the applicable Max Tx Power Range entry in the Transmit Power Table. It also sets the maximum level for the ATPC algorithm. The value of Max Tx Power cannot be higher than the current value of the applicable Tx Power entry in the Transmit Power Table. 2.4.3.
Unit Configuration 2.4.3.5 Tx Control (AU only) The Tx Control parameters enables turning Off/On the AU’s transmitter, or having the Tx status controlled by the status of the Ethernet port/link. If the selected option is Ethernet Status Control, then: If the Ethernet link is down, the AU’s transmitter will be switched to Off. If the Ethernet link is up, the AU’s transmitter will be switched to On. This feature can be used during maintenance or testing to avoid transmissions using undesired parameters.
Air Interface Parameters country. In these cases the Country Code includes a 4 digits proprietary group code and the Country Group name (for example FCC). A country dependent parameters table that display the following parameters for each of the available Sub-Bands: No.: Sub-Band ID Sub-Band: The frequency range available when using the Sub-Band. NOTE In some cases, the width of the Sub-Band column is not sufficient to display all available frequencies.
Unit Configuration Re-apply Country Code Values: After loading a new SW version with any changes in the relevant Country Code, the Re-apply Country Code Values option must be activated for the changes to take effect.
Air Interface Parameters 2.4.5 Air Interface Spectrum Analysis Tab The Spectrum Analysis tab enables you to define the spectrum analysis test parameters, activate a spectrum analysis test and view the spectrum analysis results. Upon activating the spectrum analysis the unit will automatically reset. During the information-gathering period the unit will not receive nor transmit data. It also will not be able to synchronize/associate, meaning that it cannot be managed via the wireless link.
Unit Configuration Automatic Channel Selection (AU only): The Automatic Channel selection option defines weather the AU will choose the best noise free channel upon startup after completion of the spectrum analysis process. The selection is per analysis: once the analysis is completed it will be disabled automatically. Current Status: A read-only display of the current status of the spectrum analysis test.
Air Interface Parameters 2.4.6 Air Interface DFS Tab (AU only) The DFS tab enables defining the Dynamic Frequency Selection parameters. The DFS tab is available only when managing an AU that uses a Country Code (SubBand) with DFS supported. Figure 2-17: DFS Tab The DFS tab includes the following components: DFS Required by Regulations: This parameters define whether DFS is required for compliance with applicable local regulations.
Unit Configuration SU Waiting Option: The SU Waiting Option defines whether the disassociation message sent by the AU after detecting radar activity on the current frequency will include a message instructing the SU to search only for that specific AU before attempting to search for another AU. The message includes also the time period during which the SU should not search for any other AU. The waiting time is the Channel Check Time plus 5 seconds.
Best AU Parameters (SU only) 2.5 Best AU Parameters (SU only) The Best AU tab is applicable to Subscriber Units only and enables you to configure parameters related to the Best AU selection algorithm and the preferred AU with which the Subscriber Unit should associate. If the Best AU feature is activated, the SU assigns a grade based on performance level to each AU with which it can associate. The SU then attempts to connect with the best AU, as required.
Unit Configuration Preferred AU MAC Address: In the displayed text box, enter the MAC address of a specific Access Unit with which the Subscriber Unit should associate. Once the SU has identified the preferred AU based on its MAC address, it will associate with it and terminate the scanning process. If the preferred AU is not found, the SU will associate with an AU according to the decision reached using the best BU algorithm. The default value is 00-00-00-00-00-00, which means no preferred AU.
Network Management Parameters 2.6 Network Management Parameters The Network Management tab enables you to protect the unit from unauthorized access by defining a set of IP addresses from which the unit can be managed using protocols such as Telnet, TFTP, SNMP, DHCP or ICMP. This excludes messages generated in the unit, such as SNMP traps or Ping test frames. In addition, you can select from which direction management access is permitted, from the wireless medium, the wired Ethernet, or both.
Unit Configuration Access to Network Management: From the dropdown list, select the port through which the unit can be managed, from the following options: Wireless Only Ethernet Only Both CAUTION Be careful not to block your access to the unit. For example, if you manage an SU via the wireless link, setting the Access to Network Management parameter to From Ethernet Only completely blocks your management access to the unit.
Network Management Parameters Delete Entries: From the dropdown list, select an entry to be deleted from the Network Management IP Address table. The options in the dropdown list relate to the row of the table in which the required IP address is listed. Delete All Entries: Mark the check box to delete all the entries from the Network Management IP Address table. 2.6.1.
Unit Configuration 2.6.2 Network Management Send Traps Tab The Network Management Send Traps tab enables you to define up to 10 stations that are to receive SNMP trap messages from the unit. Figure 2-20: Network Management Send Traps Tab The Send Traps tab is comprised of the following components: Trap Sending: From the dropdown list, select to Enable or Disable the sending of trap messages from the unit.
Bridging Parameters 2.7 Bridging Parameters The Bridging Parameters tab enables you to configure multiple system parameters, including control and filtering options for bridge and broadcast transmissions, VLAN support and Type of Service prioritization. In AUs, it also enables defining the Allow/Deny List, disabling or enabling services to specific SUs. 2.7.1 Bridging Parameters General Tab The General tab enables you to define control mechanisms and filtering options for various types of transmissions.
Unit Configuration The Bridging Parameters General tab is comprised of the following components: Aging Time (sec): The bridge aging time for addresses of devices on both the wired and wireless sides. This does not include addresses of BreezeACCESS units. The available range is 20 to 2000 seconds. Roaming Option (SU only): The Roaming Option defines the roaming support of the unit. When set to Enable, the SU will wait only one second before it starts scanning for another AU.
Bridging Parameters DHCP Broadcast Override: From the dropdown list, select whether to Enable or Disable the override mechanism for DHCP broadcasts. If enabled, DHCP messages are broadcast, even if the Filter Options parameter is set to filter broadcast messages. PPPoE Broadcast Override: From the dropdown list, select whether to Enable or Disable the override mechanism for broadcasting PPPoE messages.
Unit Configuration Limiter Threshold: The Limiter Threshold defines the maximum number of packets per second that will pass the limiter when it is enabled. The range is from 0 to 204800 (packets/second). Send Trap Interval: The Send Trap Interval defines the minimum time in minutes between two consecutive transmissions of the trap indicating the number of packets that were dropped by the limiter since the previous trap (or since the time that the limit has been exceeded). The range is from 1 to 60 minutes.
Bridging Parameters 2.7.2 Bridging Parameters VLAN Tab The VLAN tab enables you to define the parameters that control the VLAN support mechanism of the BreezeACCESS units, as shown below.
Unit Configuration The VLAN tab is comprised of the following components: 2.7.2.1 General Ethernet Link Type: From the dropdown list, select the functionality of the unit's VLAN-aware capability, from the following options: Access (available to SUs only): Transfers frames while tagging/untagging them as all devices connected to it are VLAN-unaware. The unit cannot transfer tagged frames.
Bridging Parameters 2.7.2.3 Forwarding Forwarding Support: Applicable to Trunk links and Service Provider links. From the dropdown list, select whether to Enable or Disable the Forwarding Support feature. If enabled, the unit discards any data frame received with a VLAN ID (or a Service Provider VLAN ID) that is not a member of the unit's VLAN Forwarding list, as defined in the Forwarding Table.
Unit Configuration 2.7.3 Bridging Parameters Allow/Deny List Tab (AU only) The Allow/Deny List tab enables to specify SUs that will be either granted or denied services from the AU, based on the value of the MAC Address List Type parameter.
Bridging Parameters In the case of an Allowed list, if the MAC address is included in the list, the SU will be able to associate itself with the AU and receive permission for generating traffic. If it is not found in the list, it will still be associated but without the permission to generate traffic. In the case of a Deny list, if the MAC address is included in the list, the SU will be able to associate itself with the AU but will not be able to generate traffic.
Unit Configuration 2.8 Performance Parameters The Performance tab enables you to control the method by which traffic is transmitted through the BreezeACCESS wireless access network. The Performance tab differs slightly between Access Units and Subscriber Units, which is clearly indicated at the relevant parameters.
Performance Parameters The Performance tab is comprised of the following components: Minimum Contention Window: The initial value to be used by the contention window calculation algorithm. The available values are 0, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511 and 1023. 0 disables the contention window back-off algorithm and should be used only in point-to-point applications. Maximum Contention Window: The maximum value to be used by the contention window calculation algorithm.
Unit Configuration algorithm. If the Adaptive Modulation algorithm is disabled, it sets the fixed modulation level to be used. Multicast Modulation Level (AU only): The modulation level for transmission of multicast and broadcast data frames. Since multicast and broadcast transmissions are not acknowledged, it is recommended to set a low modulation level to ensure transmission without error. Burst Mode Option: From the dropdown menu, select whether to Enable or Disable the Burst Mode operation.
Performance Parameters Adaptive Modulation Decision Thresholds: Enables selection between Normal and High decision thresholds for the Adaptive Modulation algorithm. In links with a low SNR (below 13), the Adaptive Modulation algorithm may not stabilize on the correct modulation level when using the standard decision thresholds. In this case the algorithm may try to use a modulation level that is too high, resulting in a relatively large number of dropped frames.
Unit Configuration 2.9 Service Parameters The Service tab enables you to define user-filtering options (SU only) and MIR/CIR quality of service parameters. It also enables defining various traffic prioritization options and parameters and DRAP parameters (AU only).
Service Parameters 2.9.1 General Service Parameters Tab Figure 2-28: Service Tab – Access Unit Figure 2-29: Service Tab – Subscriber Unit The Service tab is comprised of the following components: 2.9.1.1 User Filtering Parameters (SU only) The User Filtering Parameters enable defining the IP addresses of user devices authorized to access the wireless medium for security and/or control purposes.
Unit Configuration In addition, they can be used to enable the transmission and reception of specific protocol frames. These filtering options do not affect management frames sent to or generated by the unit. User Filter: From the dropdown list, select the required user filtering option, as follows: Disable, which means no filtering. IP only, which means only IP packets pass. User Defined Address Only, which means only messages from IP addresses defined in the User Filter table pass.
Service Parameters actual value will be the entered value rounded to the nearest multiple of 128 (N*128). MIR (SU only): To define the Maximum Information Rate in the Downlink (AU to SU) and in the Uplink (SU to AU). The range depends on unit type. The actual value will be the entered value rounded to the nearest multiple of 128 (N*128). Maximum Burst Duration: To define the maximum time during which inactivity bonus time can be accumulated for future burst transmissions. Range: 0 – 2000 (milliseconds).
Unit Configuration 2.9.2 Traffic Priority Tab Figure 2-30: Traffic Priority Tab Each packet that is received from the Ethernet port is placed in either the High or Low queue, according to the Traffic Prioritization parameters. When the MIR/CIR mechanism decides that a packet must be sent, the High priority queue will be checked first. If the High priority queue is not empty, the first element in the queue is forwarded to the MIR/CIR mechanism.
Service Parameters VLAN Priority Threshold: The VLAN Priority Threshold is applicable for Trunk and Hybrid Links only. It enables defining the value of the VLAN Priority Threshold. If the VLAN Priority field in a tagged frame is higher than the value of the VLAN Priority Threshold parameter, the packet will be routed to the High queue.
Unit Configuration UDP/TCP Port Range Prioritization: The UDP/TCP Port Range Prioritization parameter defines whether port ranges based prioritization is enabled or disabled. The following options are available: Disable UDP Only TCP Only UDP and TCP 2.9.2.2 UDP Port Ranges/TCP Port Ranges The UDP/TCP Port Ranges parameters allow defining port ranges to be used as priority classifiers when the UDP/TCP Port Ranges Prioritization is set to enable the applicable port-based classification.
Service Parameters Add Port Range: Enter the UDP/TCP port ranges to be added to the UDP/TCP Port Range Table. The list can include up to 64 ranges. It is possible to add discrete port numbers and/or ranges. In ranges, a hyphen is used to separate between start and end port numbers. A comma is used to separate between entries. For example: 8900,9000-9005,9010,9016-9017. Delete Port Range: Enter the UDP/TCP port ranges to be deleted from the UDP/TCP Port Range Table.
Unit Configuration DRAP Support: Enables or disables the DRAP feature. DRAP UDP Port: Defines the UDP port used by the DRAP protocol. The range is from 8000 to 8200. Max Number of Voice Calls: Defines the maximum number of active calls in the cell. The range is between 0 and 255. DRAP TTL: Defines the time interval in seconds between two consecutive Allocation Requests from the Gateways. The Allocation Requests are used to identify the existence of an active Gateway.
Service Parameters The Wireless Link Prioritization feature is a licensed feature and is available only in units with the suitable Feature License. The wireless Link Prioritization parameters include: Wireless Link Prioritization Option: The Wireless Link Prioritization Option enables or disables the Wireless Link Prioritization feature. Low Priority AIFS: The Low Priority AIFS defines the AIFS number of time slots that will be used by the AU and the SUs served by it for low priority traffic.
Unit Configuration The measurement unit is 250 microseconds and the range is from 1 to 40 (0.25 to 10 milliseconds), or 0 to disable bursts for high priority packets. Low Priority Burst Interval: The maximum duration of a burst that can be made by an SU for low priority packets. The measurement unit is 250 microseconds and the range is from 1 to 40 (0.25 to 10 milliseconds), or 0 to disable bursts for low priority packets.
Security Parameters 2.10 Security Parameters The Security tab enables you to define security options and parameters. The Security tab differs slightly between Access and Subscriber Units. The applicable parameters are clearly indicated.
Unit Configuration Authentication Algorithm: Enables selection between Open System (no encryption) and Shared Key (encryption) authentication modes. NOTE The AU and all the SUs it serves must use the same Authentication Algorithm option. Data Encryption Option: From the dropdown menu, select whether to Enable or Disable the data encryption option. NOTE The AU and all the SUs it serves must use the same Data Encryption mode.
Site Survey 2.11 Site Survey The Site Survey tab displays read-only results of various tests and counters for verifying the quality of the wireless link. This information can be used to help determining where to position the units for optimal coverage, antenna alignment and to assist in troubleshooting. The Site Survey tab is comprised of 4 secondary tabs: Traffic, Tx Counters, Rx Counters and Per Modulation Level Counters (SU) or Per SU Counters (AU). 2.11.
Unit Configuration To view a real-time graph of a counter: Double-click on the value of a counter to view a real-time graph of the selected counters. For more details refer to section 2.11.6. 2.11.2 Site Survey Tx Counters Tab The Tx Counters tab displays information regarding data transmitted from the selected unit. Figure 2-36: Site Survey Tx Counters Tab (AU) The Tx Counters tab is comprised of the following components: 2.11.2.
Site Survey retransmissions), and the number of transmitted control and wireless management frames. 2.11.2.2 Submitted Frames (Bridge) Via High Queue: Displays the number of frames sent to the bridge and routed to the highest priority queue for transmission to the wireless medium. Via Mid Queue: Displays the number of frames sent to the bridge and routed to the medium priority queue for transmission to the wireless medium.
Unit Configuration 2.11.2.6 Discarded CIR/MIR Internally Discarded MIR/CIR: Displays the number of data frames received from the Ethernet port that were discarded by the MIR/CIR mechanism to avoid exceeding the maximum allowed information rate. 2.11.2.7 Wireless Tx Events Dropped Frames: The number of frames that were dropped because they were retransmitted to the maximum allowed number of retransmissions without being acknowledged.
Site Survey 2.11.3 Site Survey Rx Counters Tab The Rx Counters tab displays statistics regarding the traffic received by the selected unit. Figure 2-37: Site Survey Rx Counters Tab The Rx Counters tab is comprised of the following components: 2.11.3.1 Wireless Rx Counters Frames from Wireless: Displays the total number of frames received from the wireless medium, including data, control and wireless management frames and beacons received from the AU.
Unit Configuration Concatenated Frames Double: The total number of concatenated data frames with two data packets received from the wireless medium. Concatenated Frames More: The total number of concatenated data frames with more than two data packets received from the wireless medium. 2.11.3.2 Wireless Rx Events Hardware: The number of frames that were not received properly due to a hardware problem. CRC: The number of frames received from the wireless medium containing CRC errors.
Site Survey 2.11.4 Site Survey Per Modulation Level Counters Tab (SU) The Per Modulation Level Counters tab displays information related to each modulation level supported by the selected unit. Figure 2-38: Per Modulation Level Counters Tab – Subscriber Unit The Per Modulation Level Counters tab is comprised of a table with the following components: Mod. Level: The applicable modulation level.
Unit Configuration In order to get quick and reliable LQI measurements, there should be sufficient traffic between the SU and the AU. It is recommended to have traffic of at least 100 packets per second. If Limited Test is indicated next to the LQI results, it means that the results may not indicate the true quality since not all modulation levels from1 to 8 are available.
Site Survey Tx Total: The total number of unicast frames (excluding retransmissions) that were successfully transmitted to the SU Dropped Total: The total number of frames intended to the SU that were dropped because they were retransmitted to the extent of the maximum allowed number of retransmissions without being acknowledged. Level N Success: The number of unicast frames (excluding retransmissions) that were successfully transmitted to the SU at each of the applicable modulation levels.
Unit Configuration Pan/Zoom toggle button: In Pan mode, click the mouse on the graph area and move left/right to shift the time axis, or up/down to shift the value axis. In Zoom mode, click the mouse on the graph area and move left/right to change the resolution the time axis, or up/down to change the resolution of the value axis. Scale: If you lost track of the where about of the graph (due to shifting it in Pan mode), click on the Scale button to correct the scale.
Trap Monitor 2.12 Trap Monitor The Trap Monitor tab enables viewing details of traps received from all units that send traps to the BreezeCONFIG management station. To enable sending of traps in managed units: In the Network Management Send Traps tab of each relevant unit, configure the Traps Sending to Enable and add the IP Address of the BreezeCONFIG station to the Send Traps To table.
Unit Configuration Associated SU MAC Address: Applicable only to AU traps where an associated SU is involved. The MAC address of the associated SU. Associated AU MAC Address: Applicable only to SU traps where an associated AU is involved. For example, association traps. The MAC address of the associated AU. Parameter Changed: Displays the type of parameter modified during a configuration change. This can include IP Filter or VLAN.
Trap Monitor To save the traps into a log file: Click to save the current contents into a log file.
