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Chapter 3. Aperto Installation Manager
NOTE: The frequency band of PacketMax 100 is 3.5 GHz, by default. It is
important to note this difference when configuring the frequency band in a
Base Station and Access Point. If units of both types are to be used within a
sector, the frequency band must be compatible with the range of both
devices.
3. In the BS ID field, enter the name of the PacketMax 100’s Base Station Unit,
as specified in the configuration of the BS. Remember that the BS ID is case-sen
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sitive.
CAUTION: Since the BS and SS both use the BS name and wireless port in the
signal scrambling algorithm, the BS and SS will not be able to com-
municate if the BS name is not entered correctly.
4. In the Frequency (MHz) field, select the center frequency for the wireless link
from the pull-down menu. 3.3, 3.5 and 5.8 GHz are supported.
NOTE: You will need to determine an appropriate center frequency prior to
performing this configuration. Aperto has no way of suggesting a default
value appropriate to your area. As soon as you finish configuring the Pack
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etMax 100, it will begin transmitting on the selected frequency.
NOTE: PM 5000 should be configured in Server mode and receive their IP
address and configuration information from a EMS server. The Aperto equip-
ments should be configured with infinite leases. This is appropriate since the
same IP address should not be given to another device in the network.
5. If Automatic Frequency Selection (AFS) is desired, you can click on the Other
Frequencies button to open the AFS Frequencies window shown in
Figure 3-6.
AFS will be enabled if you specify at least one alternate frequency.
CAUTION: Enabling AFS during initial setup using the AIM will mean that the
PacketMax 100 will be likely to switch frequencies every 2 minutes
during antenna alignment, making the procedure very difficult.