User's Manual

Overview
Dual-Band MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual 3
Up to twelve VAPs can be connected to a single VCU using LAN cables (CAT-5e or higher).
Note: When the total number of VAPs in the deployment exceeds 72, consult with
MobileAccess support.
The following figure shows the Multi-tier Dual-Band VE solution architecture.
Figure 1-3. VE Multi-Tier Basic Architecture
The Master VCU distributes the wireless services from the service provider’s equipment to the
Slave VCUs. At the Slave VCUs, the wireless services are converged with Ethernet service and
routed to the VAPs via the Ethernet LAN CAT-5e/6 cabling infrastructure.
The VAPs distribute the wireless services via integrated internal antennas or (optional) external
antennas and provide Ethernet connectivity to the LAN terminals.
1.2 System Elements
This chapter describes the interfaces of the VE Control Units and Access Pods.
1.2.1 VE Control Unit (VCU)
Capabilities and interfaces
The VE Control Unit can operate as a Master VCU, managing up to twelve VCUs, or as a Slave
VCU connected to up to twelve VAPs.
While operating as a Master VCU:
 Interfaces to RF source(s) and to VCUs
 Converges Wireless services and distribution to Slave VCUs
 Slave VCUs and VAP management and control
 Remote management of the entire deployment