User Manual

AFAS operation Manual
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4 AFAS – Connection Status
AFAS internet connectivity is important to keep the TVWS WIMAX network in
normal and healthy conditions. The internet connectivity is required to support two
major functions:
 Connection to the FCC frequencies allocation database (currently
supported by Spectrum Bridge)
 Connection to the base stations via the NOC.
4.1 FCC Database connection lost
If connection between AFAS and the FCC database is lost, during the
next refresh information cycle, the AFAS will notify the operator (on screen) for
each base station separately, that the connection to the TVWS database is not
available.
Figure 19: No Connection to DataBase
After validity expiration of the database the following message is published and the
base station informed to stop service and shut transmission down till further action.
Figure 21 shows the status