Overview
LTE 700 MHz MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual
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The Master VCU distributes the wireless MIMO services from the service provider’s equipment to
the Slave VCUs. At the Slave VCUs, the wireless MIMO services are converged with Ethernet
service and routed to the VAPs via the Ethernet LAN CAT-5e/6 cabling infrastructure.
The VAPs distribute the wireless
LTE MIMO service via integrated internal antennas or optional
external antennas and provide Ethernet/IP connectivity, and PoE pass-through, to the connected
appliances such as Wi-Fi APs and IP phones.
1.3
System Elements
This chapter describes the interfaces of the VE Control Units and Access Pods.
1.3.1
VE Control Unit (VCU)
While operating as a Master VCU:
Interfaces to RF source(s) and to VCUs/VAPs.
Converges Wireless services and distribution to Slave VCUs.
Slave VCUs and VAP management and control.
Remote management of the entire deployment.
While operating as a Slave VCU:
Interfaces to Master VCU.
Converges Wireless services, Ethernet and PoE and interfaces to VAPs.
Management and control of connected VAPs.
1.3.1.1
VCU Front Panel
The front panel supports the interfaces to the wireless LTE MIMO service (two channels –
corresponding to the two supported TDD MIMO channels) and includes interfaces to VAPs or
Slave VCUs depending on the configuration.
The following provides the front panel ports.
Figure 1-4. VCU Front Panel
Ethernet Ports 1-12
VAP Ports 1-12
Management
MIMO 2
MIMO 1
Master
Port
