User's Manual

Overview
LTE 700 MHz MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual 3
The following figure shows the Multi-tier VE LTE 700 MHz MIMO solution architecture.
Figure 1-3. VE Multi-Tier Basic Architecture
The Master VCU distributes the wireless MIMO services from the service provider’s equipment to
the Slave VCUs. At the Slave VCUs, the wireless MIMO 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 LTE MIMO service via integrated internal antennas or (optional)
external antennas and provide Ethernet/IP connectivity (and PoE pass-through) to the connected
appliances such as WiFi APs and IP Phones.
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
While operating as a Slave VCU:
 Interfaces to Master VCU
 Converges Wireless services, Ethernet and PoE and interfaces to VAPs
 Management and control of connected VAPs