Alvarion BreezeMAX USB 250 Release note

Brand: Alvarion

Model: BreezeMAX USB 250

Type: Release note

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BreezeMAX

USB 250

4Motion

802.16e CPE

Product Release 2.0.5.0

GA Release Note

December 28, 2010

The material contained herein is proprietary, privileged, and confidential. No disclosure thereof shall be made

to third parties without the express written permission of Alvarion. Alvarion reserves the right to alter the

specifications in this publication without prior notice.

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Introduction

This document details the main features, known limitations, version compatibility, bug fixing information and

the documentation available for the BreezeMAX USB 250, release 2.0.5.0. The product is available in the

following frequency bands: 2.3, 2.5 and 3.5 GHz.

BreezeMAX USB 250 is a compact wireless modem (WiMAX USB Dongle), designed for fixed and mobile

subscribers, and enables plug and play operation with easy-to-install and self provisioning capabilities. The

product enables laptop and desktop users to connect to the internet from any place at any time.

BreezeMAX USB 250 is supported on Macintosh, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 for 32 and

64 bit operating systems. It supports IEEE 802.16e-2005 SOFDMA based Technology and it is

interoperable with Alvarion’s 4Motion Macro Base Transceiver Station in release 3.0 and forward.

There are three models available:

 2.3GHz - 4M-CPE-USB250-2.3

 2.5GHz - 4M-CPE-USB250-2.5

 3.5GHz - 4M-CPE-USB250-3.5

NOTE

As BreezeMAX USB250 does not yet comply with FCC regulations, it is not available in the

USA.

Figure 1. BreezeMAX USB 250

Main Content and Features

 Frequency coverage:

o 2.3GHz – 2300~2400MHz

o 2.5GHz – 2496~2690 MHz

o 3.5GHz – 3400~3600 MHz



Applicable bandwidth :

o 2.3GHz – 5/10 MHz

o 2.5GHz – 5/10 MHz

o 3.5GHz – 5/7/10 MHz

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 Designed for WiMAX 802.16e fixed and mobile users

 CD-less solution

 OMA-DM client

 Beam Forming

 Two printed antenna

 Supporting Macintosh, Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows Vista 32 and 64 bit

 Tx Diversity - For best coverage and improved performance

 OMA-DM - Provision for Device Management

 Adjustable USB cable extender – For improved coverage

New Features

1. Linux In separate Model

2. Windows and Macintosh support in the same model

3. FFR Support

Known Issues and Limitations

1. On “Manual connection” mode, USB250 will not reconnect automatically if the link to the BTS is lost.

2. EAP ID request messages may not be acknowledged by the CPE. Final NE is delayed and connection

is established.

3. Overheat false alert may appear and stop the CPE functionality. The user should reconnect the USB

dongle to the USB port and work normally.

4. OTA SW upgrade with OMA-DM is performed in "Alternate Download" Mode setting at the server side.

"Inline Download" Mode is not supported.

5. MS does not move to idle mode when setting the “Idle Mode Inactivity Timer” to less than 5 seconds in

the Settings > Advanced menu.

6. NAP ID priority functions in CAPL mode only. Refer to NAP ID Function

Description below for further

details.

NAP ID Function Description

NAP ID Filter enabled:

1. The NAP ID of CAPL scan list 1 is used to filter BS when doing CAPL scan with scan list 1, so does the

one of CAPL scan list 2. List 1 or list 2 is chosen according to their priority.

2. For other scan types, NAP IDs will also be used to filter BSs, but priority is not taken into consideration.

For example, if there are two BSs: BS1 (00:01:01:aa:bb:cc) and BS2 (00:01:02:dd:ee:ff) and the settings of

WCM are:

 CAPL scan type is enabled.

 NAP ID filter is enabled.

 NAP ID for CAPL scan list 1: 257 (00:01:01)

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 NAP ID for CAPL scan list 2: 258 (00:01:02)

When using CAPL scan with scan list 1, the WCM will only try to perform NE with BS1. Also, WCM will only

try to do NE with BS2 when using CAPL scan with scan list 2.

When performing other kinds of scan types, WCM will try to do NE with BS1 and BS2.

For CAPL scan, NAP ID priority works according to the priority setting of the CAPL scan list.

Scanning process:

If the option "Automatically Connects When CM Starts" is enabled, the scan procedure will not stop if WCM

cannot find any BS. If WCM can find BSs but failed during network entry, the warning message "connection

failure" is displayed. The pop-up message alerts the end user to check the settings.

Released Documents

 Version Release Notes (this document)

 Product Manual

 Quick Installation Guide

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

System

CPU BCSM250, Wave 2

Flash ROM 16MB

Network Interface

USB 2.0

WiMAX Port Two Printed Antennas

Standards

Wireless IEEE 802.16e-2005

I/O

DC Power input port DC +5.0V

LED indicator WiMAX Link Status

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Wireless Specifications

Model 2.3 GHz 2.5 GHz 3.5 GHz

Operating

Frequencies

2.302 ~ 2.397 GHz 2.483 ~ 2.687 GHz 3.302~3.597 GHz

Channel Bandwidth

5/10 MHz 5/10 MHz 5/7/10MHz

Antenna Support

Frequency

2302~2397 MHz 2483~2687 MHz 3302~3597 MHz

TX Output Power

+23 dBm (typical), 16QAM 3/4 with EVM -24dB

Sensitivity (MRC)

Better than mRCT 6dB

Antenna Gain

2 dBi

Radio Type

Dual Receive, Direct Conversion Radio (CMOS), MIMO Rate 1 and Rate 2,

Beam Forming

Modulation

S-OFDMA, MIMO

Modulation Technique

QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM

Network Architectures

WiMAX Forum NRM (Network Reference Model)

Operating Channels

In Channel Step Size 250KHz

Transmit Power

Dynamic Range

45 dB

Power Consumption

Below 2.5W

Dimensions

Length x Width x Height (mm) 93.7mm x 28mm x 10.7mm

Weight 20g

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature 0° to +40°C

Storage Temperature -20° to 60°C

Operating Humidity Max. 90%

Storage Humidity Max. 90%

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Standards

Model Standard Details

Health: EN 62311 (SAR)

RF: EN 302 326

EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1

Safety: EN 60950-1, 2

edition

2.3 GHz

Notify Body review (0560)

Health: EN 62311 (SAR)

Safety: EN 60950-1, 2

edition

RF: ETSI 302544

Reliability: ETSI 300 019-2-3

EMC: ETSI 301 489-1 V1.4.1

2.5 GHz

Notify Body review (0560)

Health: EN 62311 (SAR)

RF: EN 302 623

EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1

Safety: EN 60950-1, 2

edition

3.5 GHz

Notify Body Review (0560)

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