User Manual

AFAS operation Manual
2 Runcom Technologies Ltd.
1.1 Solution elements
1.1.1 AFAS
AFAS, Advanced Frequency Allocation Software is a mediation device
between authorized FCC TVWS location & frequency database and the base
station radio units.
The AFAS allocate frequencies to BTSs according to the BTS location,
allowed frequencies, and in the future the algorithm will take into account
measured interference parameters. The update cycle is lower than once a
day, and it is configurable. Each BTS and CPE is recognized by its MAC
address so no mistakes are possible.
The AFAS is a software implemented on Python using Django open source
framework and run on a Linux machine using OS Ubunto version 14.04.
The AFAS requires internet connectivity in order to communicate with
Spectrum Bridge TVWS Data Base at least once in 24 hours.
The AFAS communicate with TVWS Data Base using Spectrum Bridge DB
client and communicate with Runcom equipment using SNMP V2.
1.1.2 NOC (MicroNOC, Compact NOC)
The xNOC unit is the main network operation controller of any WIMAX
802.16e network. The unit performs the following functions:
 ASM gateway (Access Service Network Gateway). This element
enforce all users and WIMAX element network's policies (bandwidth
control, total traffic control, AAA profile, scheduling and more)
 DHCP server or mediation device between external DHCP server and
the WiMAX elements.
 DNS server or mediation device between external DNS server and the
WiMAX elements.
 Basic AAA. If higher level of AAA required the unit can be a mediation
device to any AAA server which meet the RADIUS standards
The xNOC units are identical for TVWS and all WIMAX networks, Runcom
and non Runcom radio devices.
For more information, commands, services and more please refer to SG-
UM-8500 V13 user manual (or later), SG-1 Vendor-Specific attributes user
manual and Runcom's public database.