eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide Issue 01 Date 2013-10-30 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide About This Document About This Document Overview This document describes the hardware, functions, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance (OM) of the eA660 series customer premises equipment (CPE).
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide Contents Contents About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii 1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Product Introduction .............................................................................................................................................
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 1 Overview 1 Overview 1.1 Product Introduction HUAWEI eA660 is a piece of customer premises equipment (CPE) that functions as the long term evolution (LTE) wireless gateway. It implements the conversion between LTE wireless data and wired Ethernet data and supports data backhaul. The eA660 series can be used independently and deployed outdoors.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 1 Overview z 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.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 1 Overview Figure 1-1 The eA660 deployed with the eA100 The eA660 provides a variety of data services, such as LTE-TDD wireless routing and converting LTE wireless data into wired Ethernet data, and vice versa. Figure 1-2 shows an application scenario in which the eA660 is used in private industrial networks. Figure 1-2 The eA660 deployed in industrial private networks The following example describes how to use the eA660 for video monitoring.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 1. 1 Overview Use a power adapter to supply power for the eA660 or video camera, as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 The eA660 connected to a video camera. 2. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Use a network cable to connect the eA660 to an external device. If the eA660 connects to a single device, connect the power adapter directly to the eA660. If the eA660 connects to multiple devices, connect the power adapter to a Hub or switch and then to the eA660, as shown in Figure 1-4.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 1 Overview Figure 1-4 The eA660 connected to multiple devices 110-240V AC 1.3 Hardware Specifications Table 1-1 describes the technical specifications of eA660. Table 1-1 Technical specifications of eA660 Category eA660-160 Technical standards WAN: LTE R8 Working band LTE TDD (2300 MHz to 2400 MHz) eA660-135 LAN: IEEE 802.3/802.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 1 Overview Category eA660-160 eA660-135 < -94 dBm/20 MHz < -93 dBm/20 MHz Power consumption < 25 W Power supply Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply Dimensions (H x W x D) 280 mm x 250 mm x 90 mm Waterproof and dustproof grade IP67 Weight About 1500 g (without power adapter) Working temperature -40°C to 65°C Storage temperature -40°C to 70°C Relative humidity 5% RH to 95% RH Installation method Mounted on utility poles or walls 1.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 2 Hardware 2 Hardware 2.1 eA660 Hardware This section describes the appearance, ports, and indicators of the eA660. Appearance Figure 2-1 shows the appearance of the eA660. Figure 2-1 eA660 appearance Panel The panel of the eA660 provides the Power over Ethernet (PoE) port, SIM card maintenance window, and indicator. Figure 2-2 shows the panel of the eA660. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 2 Hardware Figure 2-2 Panel of the eA660 Table 2-1 lists the ports of the eA660. Table 2-1 Ports on the eA660 Name Description PoE PoE port LED Indicators SIM card maintenance window Consists of the SIM card slot and USB port. z A SIM card is inserted into the SIM card slot. z The USB port is used for internal commissioning.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 2 Hardware Name Description antenna installation。 Indicators of the eA660 are below the SIM card maintenance window and are used to indicate the running status of the eA660. The four indicators from top to bottom are POWER, WLINK, RSSI, and HEAT, as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Indicators of the eA660 Table 2-2 describes the indicators of the eA660. Table 2-2 Indicators of the eA660 Identifier Status Description POWER On The power supply is normal.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 2 Hardware Identifier Status of the RSSI indicator on the panel is determined by the valve of the reference signal received power (RSRP). HEAT Description dBm to –80 dBm. Blink per 1000 ms The signal strength ranges from –80 dBm to –105 dBm. Blink per 2000 ms The signal strength ranges from -105 dBm to -120 dBm. Off The signal strength is equal to or smaller than –120 dBm. Controlled by the hardware temperature.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 2 Hardware Appearance The ground cable provides a 6 mm² cross-section, is yellow-green, and has OT terminals at both ends. Figure 2-4 shows the appearance of the ground cable. Figure 2-4 Ground cable Technical Specifications Table 2-4 lists the technical specifications of the ground cable. Table 2-4 Technical specifications of the ground cable Name Description Color Yellow-green Cross-section 6 mm² Outer diameter 5.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation 3 Installation 3.1 Installation Preparation Before you install the eA660, unpack and inspect the equipment delivered to the site and prepare the related tools. Prerequisites Perform the following operations to inspect the goods delivered to the site: 1. Unpack the equipment, count the total number of items based on the packing list attached to each packing case, and check whether each packing case is intact. 2.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Utility knife Claw hammer Wire stripper Power cable crimping tool Vise Cable cutter Adjustable wrench (open end ≥32 mm) Hex key (M5,M6) Phillips torque screwdriver Marker (diameter ≤ 10 mm) Measuring tape Multimeter 3.2 Installation Procedure 3.2.1 Mounting on a Utility Pole (Without an Angle Adjusting Component) Prerequisites The eA660 and mounting components are ready, as shown in Figure 3-1 and Table 3-2.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-1 eA660 and mounting components Table 3-2 Mounting components No. Name 1 Mounting frame 2 Hose clamp 3 CPE Context Figure 3-2 shows the flowchart for mounting the eA660 on a utility pole without an angle adjusting component. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-2 Flowchart for mounting the eA660 on a utility pole without an angle adjusting component Procedure Step 1 Open the SIM card maintenance window of the eA660 and insert the SIM card, as shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 Installing the SIM card Figure 3-4 shows the correct installation method. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-4 Installation method of the SIM card maintenance window When you install the SIM card maintenance window, insert the protrusion into the caging slot to ensure that the SIM card maintenance window is waterproof. Do not fasten the screws until the SIM card maintenance window has been correctly installed. Step 2 Insert the hose clamp to the wall-mounting frame, as shown in Figure 3-5.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-5 Inserting the hose clamp to the wall-mounting frame Insert the end of the hose clamp that does not contain a screw into the square hole on top of the wall-mounting frame on the back of the unit. When half of the hose clamp passes through the square hole, slightly kink the protruding part and insert it into the other square hole on the front of the unit.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-7 Installing the eA660 on the wall-mounting frame Step 5 Tighten the wall-mounting frame's screw, as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 Tightening the screw ----End Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation 3.2.2 Mounting on a Utility Pole (with an Angle Adjusting Component) Prerequisites The eA660 and mounting components are ready, as shown in Figure 3-9 and Table 3-3. Figure 3-9 eA660 and mounting components Table 3-3 Mounting components No. Name 1 Angle adjusting component 2 Mounting frame 3 Hose clamp 4 CPE Context Figure 3-10 shows the flowchart for mounting the eA660 to a utility pole equipped with an angle adjusting component.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-10 Flowchart of mounting the eA660 to a utility pole equipped with an angle adjusting component Procedure Step 1 Open the SIM card maintenance window of the eA660 and insert the SIM card, as shown in Figure 3-11. Figure 3-11 Installing the SIM card Figure 3-12 shows the correct installation method. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-12 Installation method of the SIM card maintenance window When you install the SIM card maintenance window, insert the protrusion into the caging slot to ensure that the SIM card maintenance window is waterproof. Do not fasten the screws until the SIM card maintenance window has been correctly installed. Step 2 Insert the hose clamp to the wall-mounting frame, as shown in Figure 3-13.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-13 Inserting the hose clamp to the wall-mounting frame Insert the end of the hose clamp that does not contain a screw into the square hole on top of the wall-mounting frame on the back of the unit. When half of the hose clamp passes through the square hole, slightly kink the protruding part and insert it into the other square hole on the front of the unit.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-15 Fixing the angle adjusting component onto the mounting frame z If you correctly install the angle adjusting component, you will hear a loud click. z Use the M8 hex key to loosen the the hex screws on the left of the angle adjusting component, and adjust the vertical angle by rotating the front end of the angle adjusting component, as shown in Figure 3-16. Then tighten the hex screws.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-17 Adjusting the horizontal angle Step 5 Tighten the angle adjusting component's screw, as shown in Figure 3-18. Figure 3-18 Tightening the screw Step 6 Fix the eA660 on the angle adjusting component using the dovetail groove, as shown in Figure 3-19. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-19 Installing the eA660 on the angle adjusting component Step 7 Tighten the wall-mounting frame's screw, as shown in Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20 Tightening the screw ----End Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation 3.2.3 Mounting on the Wall (Without an Angle Adjusting Component) Prerequisites The eA660 and mounting components are ready, as shown in Figure 3-21 and Table 3-4. Figure 3-21 eA660 and wall-mounting components Table 3-4 Wall-mounting components No. Name 1 Wall-mounting screw 2 Mounting frame 3 CPE Context Figure 3-22 shows the flowchart for mounting the CPE on the wall.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-22 Wall-mounting flowchart Procedure Step 1 Open the SIM card maintenance window of the eA660 and insert the SIM card, as shown in Figure 3-23. Figure 3-23 Installing the SIM card Figure 3-24 shows the correct installation method. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-24 Installation method of the SIM card maintenance window When you install the SIM card maintenance window, insert the protrusion into the caging slot to ensure that the SIM card maintenance window is waterproof. Do not fasten the screws until the SIM card maintenance window has been correctly installed.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-25 Marking the fixing points Step 3 Use a drill with 8 mm drill bit to drill holes in the fixing points. Then remove the dust from the holes and install the expansion bolts, as shown in Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26 Installing the expansion bolt Step 4 Align the two fixing points with the bolts on the wall and tighten the expansion bolt's screw nut to fix the wall-mounting frame, as shown in Figure 3-27.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-27 Fixing the wall-mounting frame Step 5 Install the ground cable. For details, see Step 1 in Cable Connection. Step 6 Fix eA660 to the wall-mount frame using the dovetail groove, as shown in Figure 3-28. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-28 Fixing the CPE Step 7 Tighten the wall-mounting frame's screw, as shown in Figure 3-29. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-29 Tightening the screw ----End 3.2.4 Mounting on the Wall (with an Angle Adjusting Component) Prerequisites The eA660 and mounting components are ready, as shown in Figure 3-30 and Table 3-5. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-30 eA660 and wall-mounting components Table 3-5 Wall-mounting components No. Name 1 Wall-mounting screw 2 Mounting frame 3 Angle adjusting component 4 CPE Context Figure 3-31 shows the flowchart for mounting the CPE on the wall. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-31 Wall-mounting flowchart Procedure Step 1 Open the SIM card maintenance window of the eA660 and insert the SIM card, as shown in Figure 3-32. Figure 3-32 Installing the SIM card Figure 3-33 shows the correct installation method. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-33 Installation method of the SIM card maintenance window When you install the SIM card maintenance window, insert the protrusion into the caging slot to ensure that the SIM card maintenance window is waterproof. Do not fasten the screws until the SIM card maintenance window has been correctly installed.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-34 Marking the fixing points Step 3 Use a drill with 8 mm drill bit to drill holes in the fixing points. Then remove the dust from the holes and install the expansion bolts, as shown in Figure 3-35. Figure 3-35 Installing the expansion bolt Step 4 Align the two fixing points with the bolts on the wall and tighten the expansion bolt's screw nut to fix the wall-mounting frame, as shown in Figure 3-36.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-36 Fixing the wall-mounting frame Step 5 Fix the angle adjustment component to the wall-mounting frame using the dovetail groove. For details, see Step 4 in Mounting on a Utility Pole (with an Angle Adjusting Component). Step 6 Tighten the angle adjustment component's screw. For details, see Step 5 in Mounting on a Utility Pole (with an Angle Adjusting Component). Step 7 Fix the eA660 to the wall-mounting frame using the dovetail groove.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-37 Tightening the screw ----End 3.2.5 Cable Connection This section describes the procedure for connecting the eA660 cables. Procedure Step 1 Connect the ground cable, as shown in Figure 3-38. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-38 Connecting the ground cable Tighten the ground screws and apply antirust paint to it. Step 2 Install the crystal connector to PoE network cable, as shown in Figure 3-39. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-39 Install crystal connector When making PoE network cables, follow the international standard EIA/TIA568A or EIA/TIA568A to arrange the cables. Make sure that the two ends of each network cable use the same standard. Step 3 Connect the PoE network cable. 1. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Diassemble the PG-head screw cap and air-proof block on the PoE port, and pass the network cable through them, as shown in Figure 3-40.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-40 Passing the network cable through the PG-head screw cap and air-proof block 2. Connect the network cable to the network adapter, and manually rotate the screw cap to ensure that the lock block adheres to the network cable, as shown in Figure 3-41. Figure 3-41 Installing the PG-head screw cap and air-proof block Step 4 Connect the PoE adapter. Issue 01 (2013-10-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Connect one end of the PoE network cable to the adapter, as shown in Figure 3-42. Figure 3-42 Connecting the PoE adapter 1. DATA port: connects to the compuer network cable. 2. PoE port: connects to the PoE network cable. ----End 3.3 Installation Check After you install theeA660, perform a hardware installation check and a power-on check. Prerequisites The eA660 hardware has been installed.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide No. 3 Installation Check Item for maintenance. 2 When the eA660 is mounted on a metal utility pole, the fixture must be firmly installed, and the CPE must be attached. 3 When the eA660 is mounted on the wall, the installation hole on the fixture must be aligned with the one on the expansion bolt. In addition, the fixture must be tightly and firmly attached to the wall and must not wobble when you shake it.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 3 Installation Figure 3-43 Power-on check of the eA660 The items listed in Table 3-8 must be checked during eA660 indicator check. Table 3-8 Indicator check No. Check Item 1 When the eA660 powers on, the POWER indicator is on. 2 When the eA660 powers on, the RSSI indicator is steady on or blinks. If the RSSI indicator is off when the eA660 powers on, the signal strength is too weak. Check the power supply and the angle of the angle adjusting component.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 4 Configuring the eA660 4 Configuring the eA660 The Web management page of the eA660 is based on the network browser. It allows you to use the browser to easily set, configure, and manage devices. Prerequisites z The deployment on the network side is complete.The computer has been connected to the eA660. z The installation of the eA660 is complete. z The eA660 starts correctly based on default parameters during power-on.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance 5.1 Maintenance Preparation Before performing site maintenance for the eA660, learn about the sit information, select required maintenance items, and prepare related tools. Learning About the Site Information Gather the following site information before going to the eA660 site to perform maintenance.
eLTE2.2 eA660 Series CPE User Guide 5 Maintenance Procedure z When the CPE fails to access the Internet, run the Ping functions to quickly check the network connection status. 1. Start the IE browser, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar, and press Enter. Log in to the Web management page, and enter User name and Password. Use Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) or later versions. 2. Choose System > Diagnosisto display the Diagnosis page. 3. Set Method to Ping. 4.
