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mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 4.4 NMS INSTALLATION Caution: Network security may be compromised when accessing external Internet connectivity. The use of established security software is recommended. The NMS software is pre-installed on the Network Management Server and the NMS server arrives preinstalled in the optional Host Unit cabinet. This section provides instruction for installing the NMS software on a customer laptop or desktop and setting initial software parameters. Figure 4-26.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 NMS ACCESSORY Quantity AC POWER CABLE 1 Received The following is a list of tools and any additional materials required for NMS software installation: • • • Laptop, Desktop PC and/or Terminal Crossover Cable Hub and/or Router 4.4.3 Unpacking And Inspection This section provides the instructions for receiving the equipment shipment and verifying that no damage has occurred during shipping.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 1. Connect the laptop, PC or terminal to the server through the hub using a crossover cable, Figure 428. The monitoring device may also be plugged directly into the server with a crossover cable. Figure 4-28. Connecting the Monitoring Device to the Server 2. Locate the NMS icon on the screen of the monitoring device, Figure 4-29. Figure 4-29. Locate NMS Icon 4.4.5 Initial System Setup 4.4.5.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-30. DAS Setup Wizard 4.4.5.2 Launch NMS 1. After copying the files, the Wizard will ask to launch NMS, Figure 4-31. 2. Select Yes. 3. The Wizard simultaneously places a shortcut on to the desktop of the computer as shown in Figure 4- 32. Double clicking on the NMS icon on the desktop also launches the NMS Login screen. Figure 4-31.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-32. NMS Desktop Shortcut NOTE: Occasionally, there are compatibility problems that cause a configuration conflict when setting up the NMS. Follow the steps shown in the Troubleshooting Guide. If this does not resolve the issue, contact Customer Service (Section 6). 4. Verify that the Advance box is checked and then click in the password field, Figure 4-33. 5. Enter the following default password: 1 6. Click on OK.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 following functions: • Access and manage User Accounts and passwords (Add/Modify/Delete) • Modify parameter defaults. Figure 4-34.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-35. User Account Icon 4.4.6.1 Modify Default Accounts The NMS User Manager comes with two default entries shown in the User list. For security reasons, changing the default manager account and password is highly recommended. The default User account may also be modified by overwriting the default information. The following procedure details the steps necessary to change the default accounts: 1.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-36. User Manager Screen 2. Select Manager in the User List, Figure 4-37 to see the default information.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-37. Manager Default Information 3. Delete the default entries, Figure 4-38 and enter the new user name and password. Note: There is a limit of 20 Alpha-Numeric characters for both User name and password entries. User names are selectable from the Login screen drop down menu, once entered into the system. Passwords are case sensitive.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-38. Edit Default Entries 4. Click Modify to update the User and Password. 5. Click Return to return to the NMS Command Console or continue to add or update User Accounts. 4.4.6.2 Set-up New User Accounts Adding a New User is easily managed through the User Manager screen. Access the User Manager screen, then use the following procedure to add Users of various levels: 1. Currently, there are two levels available for User Accounts.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-39. Select a User Level 2. Enter a user name and password, Figure 4-40. Then click Add.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-40. Enter User name and Password Note: There is a limit of 20 Alpha-Numeric characters for both User name and password entries. User names are selectable from the Login screen drop down menu, once entered into the system. Passwords are case sensitive. 3. Additional detailed information for managing User accounts, including deleting and modifying User accounts is contained in the NMS User Manual. 4.4.6.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 4-41. System Parameter Screen 4.4.7 Firmware Update DAS components periodically require firmware updates. The following list of components may require periodic firmware updates: • BIU • FIU • PA • RCU • Remote Unit A notification email is sent with the firmware update attached as a file to the email. The following procedures detail the firmware update process: 1. Verify the email is genuine and the file attachment is safe for download.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 3. Log into the NMS System. 4. Click on NetConfig 5. Using the RemoteSoftwareDownload interface, Figure 4-42, Locate the file by clicking on the browse button. Figure 4-42. Remote Software Download Screen 6. Click Start Download. The firmware update may be paused if needed by clicking the Pause button. 7. Once the download is complete, click Return. 4.4.8 Software Upgrade Installation 4.4.8.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 5. Select Yes. Figure 4-43. Replace NMS File 5. An error dialog box will appear, Figure 4-44, if the older version of NMS is open and running. 6. Close NMS and click Try Again. Figure 4-44. NMS Update Fail Error Box 4.4.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Items Table 4-13. NMS Initial Installation Checklist Description 1 Verify that the CD is undamaged and the server software is installed. 2 Confirm that the version number once the set-up Wizard launches NMS. 3 Verify that the shortcut launches the NMS Login. 4 Check that the default Manager Account and password have been updated. 5 Confirm that new User accounts and passwords have been added. Items Table 4-14.
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mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 5 mBSC DAS SYSTEM START-UP When the system component installations are complete, the system must be configured. Please refer to the applicable System Operation and User Manual for detailed system configurations, operations, and troubleshooting/test procedures 5.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-2. LAN Properties 4. Click on Internet Version Protocol (TCP/IPv4) and then click on Properties, Figure 5-3.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 5. Click on the second option, Use the Following IP Address:, Figure 5-4, and manually enter the IP Address: 128.0.2.30. The Subnet mask will automatically default to 255.255.0.0.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-4. Manually Enter the IP Address 6. Click OK. 5.2 INITIAL NETWORK CONFIGURATION This section details the initial functions necessary for a basic system activation through the NMS. Access to the DAS system configuration is through the Network(N) menu bar drop-down or the Net Config Command bar button, Figure 5-5.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-5. Accessing the Network Configuration screen The NMS software provides an example configuration as shown in Figures 5-5 and 5-6. The example may be deleted or the example information may be overwritten with customer specific information and then saved by clicking the Modify button. For the purposes of this installation manual, the example has been deleted to provide the most accurate details.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-6. BTI Example System Configuration 5.2.1 Add a Site The highest level of system configuration is defined by adding a Site Caption and a Site Code. The alphanumeric text fields accept any user-defined descriptive name (30 alpha-numeric character limit) and site code (1 through 9999 numeric limit). The following steps are used to add the Site Caption and Site code: 1.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-7.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-8 Adding a Site 5.2.2 Add a Host Unit Once the Site Caption and Site Code have been configured, the Host Unit should be added to the system. The alpha-numeric text fields accept any user-defined descriptive HU Caption (20 alpha-numeric character limit) and HU No. (1 through 9999 numeric limit). The following steps provide the Host Unit configuration: 1. Click on Equipment to bring up the new information section for the DAS System equipment. 2.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-9. Adding a Host Unit 4. Verify that all changes have been correctly entered and click Add, Figure 5-10.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-10. Configured Host Unit 5.2.3 Configuring the Host Unit Hardware Card Once the Host Unit has been added to the system, the IP address for the Host Unit must be changed from the default to the designated network IP address in the Host Unit Hardware Card. Configuring the IP Address is done from the Main Command Screen. The following procedures outline the steps necessary to change the Host Unit IP Address: 1.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-11. Select the HU 4. Click on Parameter List. Then click Select All. 5. Click on Read, Figure 5-12.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-12. View the Current Values 6. Confirm Select All is unchecked. Click on Site IP Address in the Parameter List. 7. Click Edit. 8. Enter the new IP Address in the Edit Value Column, Figure 5-13. 9. Click Set, Figure 5-14.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-13.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-14. IP Address Update Setting 5.2.4 Map the IP Address to the NMS Software 1. Click the Netconfig button. 2. Select the Host Unit. Figure 5-15. 3. Change the IP Address(HU) from the default value to the designated network IP address. This will map the IP Address in the NMS System to the HU hardware card. 4. Then Click Modify. Click Return 5. Restart NMS to set the new parameters.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-15. Modify IP Address(HU) From the Main Command Screen: 1. Select the updated Host Unit. 2. Click on Parameter List. Then click Select All. 3. Click on Read, Figure 5-16. 4. Confirm that the HU Hardware Card IP Address matches.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-16. Confirm IP Address Update Accepted. 5.2.5 Add a Master Remote Once the Site Caption, Site Code, and Host Unit have been configured, the Master Remote Unit should be added to the system. The alpha-numeric text fields accept any user-defined descriptive RU Caption (20 alpha-numeric character limit) and RU No. (1 through 9999 numeric limit). The following steps provide the Remote Unit configuration: 1. Click on the new HU in the System Net section. 2.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-17 Adding Master Remote Unit 5.2.6 Add a Slave Remote To complete the system activation, Slave Remote Units should be added to the system. The alphanumeric text fields accept any user-defined descriptive RU Caption (20 alpha-numeric character limit) and RU No. (1 through 9999 numeric limit). The following steps provide the Remote Unit configuration: 7. Click on the new HU in the System Net section. 8.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-18. Adding a Slave Remote Unit Name Table 5-2. Slots, Fiber and Type Values Configuration Value Slot Represents the slots on the HU from Left to Right that can be assigned to various equipment. Slots 1-6 are reserved for the FIU and BIU. Designating a slot number maps the RU to an FIU. Fiber Maps the RU to the Fiber connection on the Host Unit to the associated FIU. Type Defines the frequency used and must match the RU type installed.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 19. Connect Host Unit to Server Only one port may be connected to the server at a time, as both front interface and back interface network ports are the same port. Figure 5-20. HU Back Interface Network Connection 5.3 MANAGING AND MONITORING ALARMS 5.3.1 Alarm Manager The NMS is also the means for managing and monitoring the DAS systems through the Alarm Manager(A) menu or the Alarm Icon on the Menu bar.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-21. Alarm Manager 5.3.2 Configuring Standard Alarm Defaults Configuring NMS is easily accomplished through the Custom Alarm tab, Figure 5-21. Select the alarm type and click the Select button for the appropriate category. Table 5-3 provides a recommended list of alarms by category that may be selected to create a custom alarm configuration.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-22. Configuring Custom Alarm Levels Figure 5-23 shows an active alarm.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Figure 5-23. Active Alarm Screen The Table5-3 provides alarm indicator descriptions for the mBSC DAS system. Alarm types for the Host Unit and Remote Unit monitored by the NMS are included as well as optional components such as the POI. The recommended category for the alarm indicator is included in column 3 of the table along with the affected component. Critical alarms indicate system failures that disable the uplink or downlink operation.
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Alarm Indicator OverTemperature Fiber Light Rx Fiber Light Tx mRU and sRU1(LTE) comm mRU and sRU2(AWS) comm mRU and sRU2(Cell) comm mRU and sRU2(PCS) comm RU Fan1 RU Fan2 LNA RU/PA communication Description temperature RU fiber RX failure RU fiber TX failure Master to Slave communications failed Master to Slave communications failed Master to Slave communications failed Master to Slave communications failed RU Fan failure RU Fan failure RU Receive LNA failure RU
mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 Alarm Indicator Description Category Component Expanded Alarm Input 4 Expansion User Defined Third Party Component 5.3.3 System Activation Review Table 5-4. System Start-up Review Items Description 1 Verify that the Host Unit communication was established. 2 Confirm that at least one Site has been added. 3 Verify that the Host Unit Hardware card IP address has been configured.
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mBSC DAS System Installation Manual Issue 3 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION USA BTI 6185 Phyllis Dr. Unit D. Cypress, CA 90630, USA Tel: +1 714-230-8333 Fax: +1 714-230-8341 E-mail: Customer Service: CustomerService@bravotechinc.com Sales: sales@bravotechinc.com China BTI (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. No.8 Building, Zone #3, Tangtou Industrial Park, Shiyan, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong P.R.China 518102 Tel: +86 755-2951-2233 Fax: +86 755-2951-2299 E-mail: chinasales@bravotechinc.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation . Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
