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Product Training – TELSIMA SS
Ref. 1050008100
© Gemini Communication – Company Confidential Ver 1.0 www.gcl.in

TELSIMA SS IMPLEMENTATION
& TROUBLESHOOTING TRAINING

StarMAX Subscriber Station
Introduction
RF Coverage
Pole Location Selection
Pole and Antenna Mounting
Cabling & Connector Preparation
Antenna Direction Selection
Data as on June,06 3
Ver 01
STARMAX 2150 Subscriber Station
StarMAX 2150 Subscriber Station is outdoor version, designed for full
outdoor operation. StarMAX 2150 Subscriber Station comes with an
integrated antenna, which is located under the cover of the unit. Entire
StarMAX 2150 Subscriber Station is enclosed in a sealed, weather proof
casing, suitable for outdoor wall mounting or pole mounting.
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Introduction StarMAX 2150 Subscriber Station
StarMAX 2150
Ver 01
RF Coverage
•Need to know what WiMAX network is planned for

Rooftop Coverage
Indoor Coverage
• How many Base Station are Visible (LOS or Near LOS) from
the location ?
• Approximate distance from each BS Location
• Frequency of operation
• Targeted Throughput / Data rate
Ver 01
SS Visible from Single / Multiple Base Stations
Site A Obstruction
2.3Km
SS Location North
6Km
3Km
Site K
Site B
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Pole Mount Location
GI Pipe of 42 mm OD to be used of 1500 mm length
To be installed along the walls of the terrace or building
Preferably on rooftop with no immediate obstruction for 200 m
Also can be located at window tops or along the outside walls if no
access to rooftop
Need not be at the highest possible height always
Should be located in an area accessible to the technician
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Best Pole Mount / Antenna Location (Multipath Environment)
Refer to example above. Take the CINR & RSSI at all three possible locations.
Compare RSSI and CINR at all the three locations.
The location where best CINR is received, it should be finalized for installing pole and
SS.
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For SS more height is not always good
F1
Site very far from SS location
F1
SS
SS
SS getting signal from one BS

RSSI (Receive signal strength Ind.)= R1
CINR (Carrier to Interfernce+Noise Rejection Ratio)= C1
SS ht increased-> signal from more than one BS

RSSI<R1
CINR<C1
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SS Installed at Great Height is not always good
Subscriber Station
80 meter height
32 meter height
Custom er Building W imax Base Station
•To achieve better link quality, place the Subscriber Station antenna at an
optimum height.
•When deciding the location of the Subscriber Station, take into account
the location of the power outlet and your data equipment.
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Pole & Antenna Description- Identifying the Components
StartMAX SS Antanna.dwg
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Pole & Antenna Mounting
Step1: Secure the pipe to the parapet wall or lift room or any other
suitable place with “C” clamps. Make sure that pipe do not rotates in
the C clamp.
Note that SS (Subscriber Station) can also be mounted on an
existing pipe.
To make sure that Antenna Base Bracket (ABB) orientation is right
for a given pole size and pole orientation, make a loose assembly of
all the parts of the bracket.
Once clear on what type of ABB orientation will be required tighten
the ABB to SS.
Grounding of the Pole Mount is must
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Rotate this
bracket by
90 Deg for
Vertical pipe
Ethernet
input
TO SS
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Step2: Install the ABB as shown below.
Note that the ABB should be fixed after rotating by 90 degree compared to what
is shown in the drawing.
Precautions:
•The Elevation axis should be in parallel to the pole on which SS is to be
mounted.
•The four bolts are of steel whereas the body of the enclosure is aluminium,
a softer material. There is no threading on the bolt receptacle on the SS
body. The bolts are to fixed by self-threading them.
•Ensure that bolts are aligned correctly or else the holes will get threaded
unevenly. Use nut driver of proper size. Do not use spanner. Care needs to
be taken to use the correct torque for tightening.
•Multiple removing and attaching brackets should be avoided, as this will

damage the threads in the aluminium body.
•
•There should not be any gap/play between bolt head and base bracket.
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Connector Preparation and Cabling
StarMAX SS 2150 connects to PoE box with CAT5e cable with RJ45
connector on both the sides
The connectivity from PoE box to SS port is Straight through
Supported Cable Length is 100 meter
PoE box to Customer Premise Equipment connectivity is auto negotiate

mode
It is important to check the continuity of the cable before plugging it into

PoE and StarMAX SS
CAT5e cable should be free of any sharp Bends and Twists for better
performance
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Installation Contd..
Grounding
Grounding of the Subscriber Station should be performed by
following the steps:
Take M5x10 screw and a nut;
Fix the screw on the opening on the bottom of the Subscriber Station
(next to the opening for the PoE cable)
Use a grounding cable no.10 (or 16 mm2)
Connecting the Equipment
Connect the Network Cable to RF+DC port on the PoE Module.
Connect the RJ-45 Network Cable to the RF port on the PoE
Module.
Connect the other end of RJ-45 Network Cable to the RJ-45 port of
your computer's Ethernet card or the adapter.
Connect the PoE Module to a standard electrical outlet.
Ver 01
SS 2150 Commissioning
SS Specifications
Check before Power ON
SS Config
SS Status
Ver 01
Functional Description
Networking device
StarMAX 2100 series Subscriber Stations operate in the bridging mode. Their
primary function is L2 packet forwarding between the WiMAX interface and the
network interface. Access control lists, which may be applied to both WiMAX and
network interface are controlled by the StarMAX NMS network management
system.
Physical layer implementation
StarMAX 2100 series Subscriber Stations support IEEE 802.16 - 2004 standards
compliant physical layer with 256 OFDM/TDM/TDMA TDD operation. Supported
bands are 2.5, 3.3 and 3.5 GHz. Supported frame lengths are 5 ms, 8 ms, 10 ms,
12,5 ms and 20 ms. Supported frame splits are from 70:30 to 20:80 (uplink versus
downlink). Supported bandwidths are 3 MHz, 3.5 MHz, 5 MHz, 6 MHz, 7 MHz 10
MHz. Channel bandwidth is settable is steps of 250 kHz. Part of the standard PHY
layer implementation is adaptive modulation support.
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Functional Description contd…..
MAC layer implementation

StarMAX 2100 series Subscriber Stations support IEEE 802.16 -
2004 standards compliant mandatory MAC layer implementation
with packet convergence sublayer and common part sublayer. This
includes core MAC layer functionality with control of duplexing,
framing, PDU formation and header/subheader insertion.
Security Sublayer implementation

StarMAX Subscriber Stations support PKM - V1 protocol for network
authentication/security. PKM - V1 is determined by the cryptographic
suite, which consists of the set of supported algorithm for encryption,
authentication and TEK encryption. The supported cryptographic
suite is supported:
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Functional Description contd…..
Authentication
TEK encryption
Quality of service
.
File system
SNMP management support
System software update
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System Specifications
WiMAX specification IEEE 802.16-2004
Adaptive modulation 64QAM ¾, 64QAM 2/3, 16QAM ¾,
16 QAM ½, QPSK ¾, QPSK ½, BPSK ½
Tx Power Maximum +20 dBm
Rx Sensitivity -100 dBm
Working Temperature -40 to +55*C
Antenna Gain 18 dBi gain outdoor antenna
Weight in Kgs 2.9
Classes of service BE, nrt-PS
Software upgrade Yes, software upgradable "over the air", Fail safe
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Check Before Powering ON
Check the GND to NEUTRAL VOLTAGE in AC supply

should be less than 1.5 Volt
Check that Network and RF cable are connected to PoE
as marked
Check the grounding of the SS unit
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Power ON and System Connection
Power on the Subscriber Station
Install the Java JRE package if it is not installed in PC
Java 1.5 JRE for subscriber station EMS (Element Network Management)
(for free download of Java software http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp)
The default LAN IP of the SS is 192.168.1.1/24

Configure your computer to the static IP address: 192.168.1.2 with
subnet as 255.255.255.0 with 192.168.1.1 as gateway
Telnet the IP 192.168.1.1,
Login : root, password: telsimawl
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Basic Parameters Configuration
Basic Parameters to be configured are

1. Spot Frequency (3.3, 3.5 GHz etc.)
2. Frequency BW (3, 7, 14 MHz etc.)
3. BS Connect Mode = Auto
4. NTP server IP
5. SNMP RO & RW Communities
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Detailed Procedure for Antenna Alignment
Identify the nearest base station and if one is visible. Roughly align the antenna in the direction of
this BTS.
Power on the SS. Connect LCT to SS and monitor the RSSI.
Before attempting horizontal alignment please loose bolt connecting antenna bracket (item# 1)
with arm bracket (item# 5). Otherwise knurls on both the items will get damaged. After alignment
this bolt is to be tightened.
Keep the SS (Antenna) almost vertical and looking towards the rough direction of BTS.
Move the Antenna slowly in horizontal plane, clock wise for at-least 45 degree from the initial
position and mark the maximum RSSI. Do not stop even if design RSSI is achieved at some
point. The RSSI may increase and finally start decreasing and become almost zero when the
antenna is at 45 degree.
Move the antenna slowly anti-clock wise, again noting the maximum RSSI and bring it back to
original position.
Move the antenna slowly clock wise, noting the maximum RSSI, till antenna is about 45 degree
from the initial position.
Bring the antenna to maximum RSSI position and tighten the bolt as described in point (iii).
It is advisable to do 2/3 seeps of antenna and then lock antenna on maximum RSSI in horizontal
plan.
Now Vertical alignment is to be carried out. The procedure of vertical alignment is same as
horizontal alignment. The sweep of antenna may be restricted to 15 degree up and 15 degree
down from initial position.
Similarly before attempting vertical alignment loose bolt connecting arm bracket (item#5) with
wall/pole bracket (item#10). Otherwise knurls on both the items will get damaged. After alignment
this bolt is to be tightened
The SS is to be locked to maximum RSSI.
Ver 01
Actual SS Configuration
The log at Seawind 11th floor
Telsima_ss#show bs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
BS-Name SectorId Frequency Bandwidth Status DL-Cinr DL-Rssi DL-Fec
Ptx
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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bs1 00:00:00:00:00:B2 3337000 3000 OPER 29.81 -54.09 qam64-rs-cc-3/4
8.06
bs2 00:00:00:00:00:B1 3340000 3000 -NA- 24.95 -57.63 -NA-
-NA-
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
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Telsima_ss#show running-config
configure ip ftp username root
configure ip ftp password password
configure user password root 6c684ee7e13a45ce6c
configure user password support f85d86b51d5daf
configure ntp server 128.250.36.2
configure ntp enable
configure ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
configure bs connect_mode auto
configure bs connect bs1
configure bs add 3337000 3000 bs1
configure bs add 3340000 3000 bs2
Telsima_ss#show mac-address-table
FORWARDING TABLE ENTRIES
UNKNOWN ADDRESSES broadcasted to all interfaces
----------------------------------------------
MAC ADDRESS INTERFACE
----------------------------------------------
0002739000f4 LOCAL
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Telsima_ss#show version
System Software Version
Kernel
version 2.0.3
creation date Feb 23 2007, 11:35:10
build machine HERCULES
Application
version 2.0.3
creation date Fri Feb 23 12:02:07 CEST 2007
build machine hercules.
System Hardware Version

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DEVICE | HARDWARE VERSION
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StarMAX 2100 Subscriber Station |
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Ver 01
SS Status and Provisioning
A three way handshake enables the

entry of SS in the network
Communication is between SS, BS and
PS server described in the next slide
Ver 01
StarMAX SS StarMAX BS StarMAX PS DHCP
Register Req. Authorization
Register ACK 1st Network Entry
Network Re-entry
OPERATIONAL STATE
DHCP REQ.
DHCP ACK with IP Add.
WAIT FOR PROVISION
CREATE SF, QOS
ACCESS LIST, RADIO SETTINGS, FUTURE
PROVISIONED, NOT PROV. , PROV. WITH

WARNINGS
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Supported Modulation Schemes & Throughput analysis
Modulation Scheme Max. Throughput(3.5MHz) CINR Value (dB)

BPSK 2.18 Mbps 3.3
QPSK 1/2 2.90 Mbps 5.8
QPSK 3/4 4.37 Mbps 8.4
QAM16 1/2 5.82 Mbps 11.1
QAM16 3/4 8.73 Mbps 14.4
QAM64 1/2 11.88 Mbps 18.4
QAM64 2/3 13.09 Mbps 20
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CINR LINK ADAPTATION PARAMETRIZATION
(A higher CINR
triggers the
upgrade of the
FEC code)
Hysteresis Margin
Protection Margin
Hysteresis Margin
(A lower CINR triggers

the downgrade of the
FEC code) Protection Margin
Protection Margin
Implementation CINR (BER=10-6)
FEC code
BPSK 1/2 QPSK 1/2 QPSK 3/4
Ver 01
2150 SS Troubleshooting
SS troubleshooting RF part
SS troubleshooting System Parts
Tools and Measurements
Ver 01
Approach for looking at SS problem: RF Perspective
Any new Element added/SW upgrade in the network
Check the Antenna location/position/ Alarms at BS

Can be building,
tower, hoardings etc
Is there some obstruction within 150m at BS?
RSSI, CINR,
Sectors,
Check the RF parameters at different locations at Modulation
probable SS antenna location
Look for the antenna location at SS where only 1 sector

coverage is available with RSSI>-85, CINR>8
Observe for few min/hrs………………..
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Approach for looking at SS problem: System Perspective
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Tools & Measurements
Required Tools for Installing a StarMAX SS are
A screwdriver, a pair of tongs, a spanner, a pole
Ethernet cable (straight) for connecting the Station to your data
equipment.
A PC that is configured with an ethernet card or an adapter
Microsoft Windows or other OS
In some cases a spectrum analyser may also be required
Throughput Measurement:
Using iperf
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Thank You
Contact : info@gcl.in
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•Need to know what WiMAX network is planned for

• Approximate distance from each BS Location

• Targeted Throughput / Data rate

SS getting signal from one BS

SS ht increased-> signal from more than one BS

•Multiple removing and attaching brackets should be avoided, as this will

The connectivity from PoE box to SS port is Straight through

Supported Cable Length is 100 meter

PoE box to Customer Premise Equipment connectivity is auto negotiate

It is important to check the continuity of the cable before plugging it into

MAC layer implementation

Security Sublayer implementation

SNMP management support

System software update

Check the GND to NEUTRAL VOLTAGE in AC supply

The default LAN IP of the SS is 192.168.1.1/24

Basic Parameters to be configured are

System Hardware Version

A three way handshake enables the

Register Req. Authorization

Register ACK 1st Network Entry

DHCP ACK with IP Add.

WAIT FOR PROVISION

CREATE SF, QOS

ACCESS LIST, RADIO SETTINGS, FUTURE

PROVISIONED, NOT PROV. , PROV. WITH

Modulation Scheme Max. Throughput(3.5MHz) CINR Value (dB)

(A lower CINR triggers

BPSK 1/2 QPSK 1/2 QPSK 3/4

Any new Element added/SW upgrade in the network

Check the Antenna location/position/ Alarms at BS

Is there some obstruction within 150m at BS?

Look for the antenna location at SS where only 1 sector

Observe for few min/hrs………………..

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