CPE Architecture

Copyright Alvarion Ltd.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module students will know the

following:

Subscriber components
Mechanical concept
Led indications
Specifications

Subscriber Unit Indoor

Subscriber Unit Indoor

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

The Subscriber Unit (SU)

installed at the customer
premises

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

Ports

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

1 * 10/100BaseT Ethernet
1 * Ethernet "Radio" port to
ODU (+DC voltage)

Bridge functionality

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Up to 512 MAC addresses

behind the SU

The SU is powered from the

mains

802.11g
PC

Indoor

For the detailed

information of the next
slides please refer to the
BreezeMAX CPEs
Product Manual

PC

Subscriber Unit Indoor

1

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

2
3
4

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

5
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

No

Label

Function

WIRELESS
LED

When lit - the SU is connected with an AU

ETH LED

When lit - self test passed and Ethernet

connection established with the ODU

2
3

PWR LED

When lit - SU-IDU power is OK

ETHERNET
Connector

RJ-45 connector supports 10/100 BASE-T and

connected to the customer LAN

Ethernet port activity LED when blinking Ethernet activity at the Ethernet port

Ethernet port integrity LED when lit - Ethernet

physical layer is OK

3 pin AC connector to the AC mains

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Subscriber Unit Indoor

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

No

Label

Function

RADIO
Connector

RJ-45 connector supports 10/100

BASE-T and connects to the SU-ODU

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

Warning: Connecting the radio interface to an

Ethernet port may damage the equipment

802.11g
PC

PC

Networking Gateway (NG)

NG ports:

1 * Ethernet ODU (+ DC voltage)

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

4 * Ethernet 10/100 BaseT

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

Routing functionality

Powered from the mains

Connects to ODU via a category 5E

Ethernet cable:

PC
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

PC

1 * IEEE 802.11 b/g (AP)

hub /
switch

Ethernet data
Power (54 VDC)
Control signals to ODU
Status indications from ODU

Designed for remote management using

either internal web server or SNMP

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Networking Gateway (NG)

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

3 4

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

10 9

No

Label

Function

ODU
LINK/ACT

On - the ODU port is connected to the ODU

Blinking - the ODU port is sending or receiving data

LAN
LINK/ACT

On - An active station is connected to the

corresponding LAN port
Blinking - The corresponding LAN port is sending
or receiving data

USB

On - A printer is connected to the USB port

Blinking - The USB port is sending or receiving
data

POWER

On - Power is OK

RESET
BUTTON

Used to reset the unit or to set the unit to factory

default

WLAN

Blinking - Wireless LAN port sending or receiving

data

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Networking Gateway (NG)

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

10 9

No

Label

Function

STATUS

Blinking - The unit functioning properly

LAN
SPEED
10/100

Off - Data rate is 10 Mbps on the corresponding

LAN port
On - Data rate is 100 Mbps on the corresponding
LAN port

ODU
10/100

Off - Data rate is 10 Mbps on the ODU port

On - Data rate is 100 Mbps on the ODU port

10

WLINK

On - The ODU is connected with an AU

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Networking Gateway (NG)

10

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

No

Label

Function

Antenna
Port

An SMA connector for the WLAN antenna

Ports 14

LAN ports for networked computers and

other devices

ODU

Connection to the ODU. Carries Ethernet,

Power (55 VDC) and signaling

POWER

DC Power Inlet from Power Transformer

RESET
ODU

Used to reset the ODU

USB

USB port to connect a printer

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Subscriber Unit Outdoor PRO-S CPE

Contains the modem, radio, data processing and

management components

Utilize Intel WiMAX Connection 2250 Rosedale 2

802.16e (mobile WIMAX)- ready SDRAM 32M / Flash
16M

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC

The Air Protocol Detection (APD) support automatic

switching to the appropriate air protocol, allowing
simple upgrade to mobile WiMAX.
Contains an integral high-gain flat antenna or a
connection to an external antenna
Antenna characteristics

Gain - 13dBi (2.3Ghz), 14dBi (2.5Ghz), 17dBi

(3.5Ghz), 16.5 (3.3Ghz)

Azimuth BW - 23(2.x), 20(3.x)

Elevation BW - 27(2.x), 20(3.x)

Support all bands

Contains SAU connector

Output power (at antenna port) 19 1 dBm

Supports both vertical and horizontal polarizations,

depending on the way it is installed

PC
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Subscriber Unit Outdoor - PRO CPE S

12

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC

2
1

PC
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

No

Label

Function

SAU
Connector

USB connector to connect Subscriber

Alignment Unit

IDU COM
Connecter

RJ-45 connector supports 10/100

BASE-T and connects to the SU-ODU

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Subscriber Alignment Unit (SAU)

13

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC

PC
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

3
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

No

Label

Function

ALARM LED

When lit - SU-ODU failure

PWR LED

When lit - SU-ODU power is OK

ETH LED

When lit - self test passed and Ethernet

connection established with the ODU

LINK QUALITY
4
Bar Display

Wireless link status and signal quality Indication

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Subscriber Alignment Unit (SAU)

The link quality bar display consists of

ten LEDs as follows
WLNK

14

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

10 9

PC

1
PC

LED Numbers

Description

Wireless link is up
The SU is connected and receives services from
the AU (Network Entry completed)

Up to 2

5 dB SNR < 10 dB

Up to 3

10 dB SNR < 15 dB

Up to 4

15 dB SNR < 20 dB

Up to 5

20 dB SNR < 24 dB

Up to 6

SNR 24 and RSSI < -75

Up to 7

SNR 24 and RSSI -75

Up to 8

SNR 24 and RSSI -70

Up to 9

SNR 24 and RSSI -60

Up to 10

RSSI -20 (saturation)

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

New SAU LOK (Led On Key)

Unit is not repairable

Unit is not water resistant

15

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

Order Options

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC

SAU-LOK 10-Pack
PC

SAU-LOK 1-Pack
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

Label

Function

ALARM LED

When lit - SU-ODU failure

PWR LED

When lit - SU-ODU power is OK

ETH LED

When lit - self test passed and Ethernet connection

established with the ODU

WLNK

Wireless link is up
The SU is connected and receives services from the AU
(Network Entry completed)

LINK QUALITY
Bar Display

Wireless link status and signal quality Indication

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

New SAU LOK (Led On Key)

16

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

WLNK

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

1
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC

The link quality bar display consists of

ten LEDs as follows
Label
Off

PC

Function
- The SU is not connected with a Base Station.

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

Orange

- CPE is connected with a base station.

Blinking
Orange

- Authentication reject. (From version 4.1)The reason is indicated

by Link quality LEDS 7-9.

LEDs 7, 8,
9
illuminate

- User Name not found / Wrong Password / Maximum number of

multiple sessions has been exceeded.

LEDs 8, 9
illuminate

- Duplicate User Name/Common Name in NPU database.

LED 9
illuminates

- Authentication timeout: the NPU does not have connection to the

defined Radius Server(s), or Shared Secret mismatch between the
NPU and Radius Server(s).

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

New SAU LOK (Led On Key)

17

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

LED Nr.

Function

Up to 1

5 dB SNR < 10 dB

Up to 2

10 dB SNR < 15 dB

Up to 3

15 dB SNR < 20 dB

Up to 4

20 dB SNR < 24 dB

Up to 5

SNR 24 and RSSI < -75

Up to 6

SNR 24 and RSSI -75

Up to 7

SNR 24 and RSSI -70

Up to 8

SNR 24 and RSSI -60

Up to 9

RSSI -20 (saturation)

PC
PC

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Subscriber Unit Outdoor Spec

for 2.xGHz

18

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

3.5MHz

Rate
Modulation
Nr

Bit rate

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

5MHz

Sensitivity
[dBm] @
PER 1e-2

Bit rate

Sensitivity
[dBm] @
PER 1e-2

BPSK

1.41 Mbps

-98

1.92Mbps

-96

QPSK

2.83 Mbps

-95

3.804Mbps

-93

QPSK

4.204 Mbps

-92

5.76Mbps

-89

QAM 16

5.606 Mbps

-89

7.68Mbps

-87

QAM 16

8.47 Mbps

-86

11.52Mbps

-84

QAM 64 /3

11.21 Mbps

-81

15.36Mbps

-79

QAM 64

12.61 Mbps

-80

17.28Mbps

-78

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

PC
PC

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

IDU-ODU Cable

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

A category 5e Ethernet cable

Carries the Ethernet data between the two units

Carries power (-54 VDC) and control signals to

the SU-ODU

BMAX-CPEODU-PROSA-ff

meters/328 feet

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C
BMAX-CPEODU-PROSE-ff

BMAX-CPE-IDU-NG-4D1W
(indoor)

PC

Use only Category 5E cables from approved

manufacturers
Alvarion

see catalog

Superior Cables LTD

612098

HES Cabling Systems

H5E-00481

Southbay Holdings Limited

TSM2404A0D

Teldor

8393204101

PC
PC

PC
PC

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

Carries status indications from the

SU-ODU
The length of the Indoor-to-Outdoor cable, plus
the Ethernet cable connecting the SU to the
data equipment, should not exceed 100

BMAX-CPE-IDU-1D
(indoor)

Indoor

802.11g
PC

PC

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

Compact, single box, Indoor CPE

Utilize Intel WiMAX Connection 2250
Rosedale 2 (802.16e ready) SDRAM 32M (old
16M) / Flash 16M (old 4M)
SU antenna selection automatic & manual
Detach antenna kit and possible mounting
scenarios (window, mounting kit)
Expected coverage is limited than Pro CPE
Recommended to install the unit next to a
window facing the BST
Ethernet or USB connector
Configuration through Smart Card

BMAX-CPE-Si-E3.5
(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

Indoor

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

Contains the modem, radio, data processing

and management components

Contains a beam switching array of 6

antennas

BMAX-CPE-Si-E(indoor)
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

All SU-Si types (2.x & 3.x) support all bands

Output power (antenna port):

21dBm @ 5Ghz
23dBm @ 3.5Ghz
24dBm @ 2.5Ghz
23dBm @ 2.3Ghz

N/A

Smart Card

PC
PC

Indoor

hub /
switch

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

22

Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPE-Si-E(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

Indoor

1
No

Label

Function

Status LED

Status Indication

SIGNAL LEDs

Indicates the quality of the received signal

Ethernet port activity LED when blinking - Ethernet activity

at the Ethernet port

Ethernet port integrity LED when lit - Ethernet physical layer

is OK

Reset button removed starting v4.5.1

7.3V DC

DC power jack

ETHERNET/USB
Connector

Scan Button

RJ-45 connector supports 10/100 BASE-T or USB

connected to the customer LAN

Initiating Scanning Mode

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps

Status LED
Off
Green
Red

Function

BMAX-CPE-Si-E(indoor)

hub /
switch

- CPE is not powered or power failure.

- CPE is connected with a base station.

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

- CPE failure.

Orange

- After power-up (if power supply is ok)

until start of self test, after passing self-test
until network entry is completed, or upon
restarting the network entry process.

Blinking
Orange

- CPE is being set to Factory Defaults (during 6

seconds after pressing the RESET button for
more than 5seconds).

Blinking
Green

- In case SIGNAL LEDs 5, 6 and 7 are on:

Authentication reject by RADIUS server.
- In case SIGNAL LEDS 6 and 7 are on: Rejected
by Base Station (Duplicate SU Name in
database).
- In case LED 7 is on: Authentication Timeout,
re-authentication failure (connection to RADIUS
server lost).

PC
PC

Indoor

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPE-Si-E(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

LED Nr.

Function

Up to 1

5 dB SNR < 10 dB

Up to 2

10 dB SNR < 15 dB

Up to 3

15 dB SNR < 20 dB

Up to 4

20 dB SNR < 24 dB

Up to 5

SNR 24 and RSSI < -75

Up to 6

SNR 24 and RSSI -75

Up to 7

SNR 24 and RSSI -70

Up to 8

SNR 24 and RSSI -60

Up to 9

RSSI -20 (saturation)

PC
PC

Indoor

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

Label

Scan
Button

Function
Press for less than 3 seconds:
Initiate Best AU selection
process without full scanning. It
means that the CPE scans only
the AUs detected in the last full
scan. The LEDs will be blinking
as mentioned above for Best AU
operation.
Press for 3 seconds or more:
Initiate full scan, prepare an
updated the best AU list and
select the best AU. The LEDs will
be blinking as mentioned above
for full scan operation.

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPE-Si-E(indoor)

hub /
switch

ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

Indoor

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

The following drawings describes the

embedded antennas main beam direction

External antenna is referred as ANT 0

The operational antenna is selected from the

SI menus

ANT 1

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Ethernet
10/100 Mbps
BMAX-CPE-Si-E3.5
(indoor)
ALVR-VG-1DnV-C

PC
PC

Indoor

ANT 3

ANT 0

hub /
switch

Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

Identification of Rosedale 2 by SU Type

(Valid for Si&PRO-S)

Identification of USB/Eth model by Interface
Type (USB/Eth)

USB model requires installation of driver that
supplied with the unit (Win 98SE,WinME,
Win2K, WinXP, WinXP 64bits)

USB model has two MAC Addresses:
MAC A MAC that the PC extracts from
the Si as the PCs USB controller has no
MAC (e.g, NIC). This MAC can be viewed
in the ARP table of the PC
MAC B The Rosedale MAC used for
authentication with the NPU. This MAC is
displayed in the SU menu

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Subscriber Unit Self Install (SU-Si)

FREQUENCY
RANGE

2.3 - 2.7 GHz

GAIN

9.5 -10.5dBi

VSWR

2:1 (max)

3dB AZIMUTH
BEAMWIDTH

70 (typ)

3dB Elevation
BEAMWIDTH

20 (typ)

POLARIZATION

Linear Vertical

F/B RATIO

-20dB (typ)

INPUT
IMPEDANCE

50 (ohm)

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SU-Si 3.x Window Antenna

FREQUENCY
RANGE

3.4 - 3.7 GHz

GAIN

12dBi

VSWR

2:1 (max)

3dB AZIMUTH
BEAMWIDTH

77 (typ)

3dB Elevation
BEAMWIDTH

17 (typ)

POLARIZATION

Linear Vertical

F/B RATIO

-18dB (typ)

INPUT
IMPEDANCE

50 (ohm)

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New BreezeMAX Si Business Models

Smart Card

Plug&Play - The
customer just plug
the Smart Card to the
Si and start to work
The CPE is purchase
in a public location
Smart Cards are
burnt by the operator

Ver. 09-04-15

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Smart Card

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Smart Card Writer/Reader Application

User Information Tab
Enables to enter the user information necessary for proper
authentication
The User Name and Password are editable to the Sales user only. When
logged in as Administrator, these parameters are read only
User Name and Password provided by operator
Sales

Ver. 09-04-15

Administrator

WiMAX Modem Application

An easy to follow InstallShield Wizard

On screen instructions
Language Selection
User Name and Password supplied by
operator
Choosing location

Ver. 09-04-15

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WiMAX Modem Application

34

Management Status Tab

Shows network connection

status
Graphical display
Continuous updates of link
parameters and quality,
counters etc.

User name,
connection status,
SW ver

1

2

3

Ver. 09-04-15

Connection between PC and

WiMAX Modem
Indication of correct ModemBase Station definitions
Connection to an
authentication mechanism
(radius server/NPU)

WiMAX Modem Application

Management Settings Tab

Changeable parameters:

User Info, BS/AU ID, BW,

Scanning Freq, Antenna, Rx
Atten, Eth port settings.

Customization option

Ver. 09-04-15

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Thank You