BreezeAIR

Network Management System

December 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 4
1.1 Applications .......................................................................................... 4
1.2 BreezeAIR NMS ..................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 BreezeAIR features: ............................................................................ 5
1.2.2 BreezeAIR client/server: ...................................................................... 5
1.2.3 BreezeAIR agent (NMS 5.0004 and above) ............................................. 7
2. GETTING STARTED ................................................................................. 8
2.1 Server based NMS - Installation .............................................................. 8
2.1.1 Login Panel ........................................................................................ 8
2.1.2 Login attempts limits .......................................................................... 9
2.1.3 License ............................................................................................. 9
2.2 Cloud based NMS .................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Step 1: Verification ............................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Step 2: Create an account ................................................................. 10
2.2.3 Step 3: Cloud ID configuration ........................................................... 10
3. BREEZEAIR NMS .................................................................................. 11
3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 11
3.2 Tree view ........................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Tree view options ............................................................................. 12
3.2.2 Cell operations ................................................................................. 13
3.2.3 MU operations .................................................................................. 15
3.2.4 SU operations .................................................................................. 17
3.3 Google Map view ................................................................................. 18
3.3.1 Map menu and map options ............................................................... 18
3.4 Information table ................................................................................ 20
3.4.1 SIDU information table ...................................................................... 20
3.5 WEB interface ..................................................................................... 21
3.6 Alarms view........................................................................................ 22
3.6.1 Alarm information ............................................................................. 22
3.6.2 Alarm view options ........................................................................... 23
3.6.3 Alarms menu ................................................................................... 23
3.6.4 Alarm configuration .......................................................................... 24
3.6.5 Alarm E-mail notification ................................................................... 24
3.7 Administrator menu ............................................................................. 25
3.7.1 Discover Units .................................................................................. 25
3.7.2 Users .............................................................................................. 26
3.7.3 Event Log ........................................................................................ 27
3.7.4 Database Operations ......................................................................... 27
3.8 Tasks – Firmware upgrade .................................................................... 29
3.9 NMS Automatic Backups ....................................................................... 30
4. PATH PROFILER ................................................................................... 32
4.1 Profiling and link budget ....................................................................... 33
4.2 Path Profiler Results ............................................................................ 34

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1: BreezeAIR PTMP (blue) and PTP (red) .................................................... 4

Figure 2: BreezeAIR Management ....................................................................... 5
Figure 3: MU Network Tab ................................................................................. 7
Figure 4: Login Panel ........................................................................................ 8
Figure 5: Cloud verification ................................................................................ 9
Figure 6: Cloud – new account ......................................................................... 10
Figure 7: BreezeAIR NMS ................................................................................ 11
Figure 8: Tree View ........................................................................................ 12
Figure 9: Cell menu ........................................................................................ 13
Figure 10: Search radio by IP/MAC/name .......................................................... 13
Figure 11: MU menu ....................................................................................... 15
Figure 12: Monitoring graph options ................................................................. 16
Figure 13: Restore configuration ...................................................................... 17
Figure 14: SU menu ....................................................................................... 17
Figure 15: Google Map View ............................................................................ 18
Figure 16: Map menu – upper right................................................................... 18
Figure 17: Map Menu – right click ..................................................................... 18
Figure 18: Information Table ........................................................................... 20
Figure 19: SIDU Information Table ................................................................... 20
Figure 20: WEB interface ................................................................................. 21
Figure 21: Alarms .......................................................................................... 22
Figure 22: Alarms menu .................................................................................. 23
Figure 23: Alarm configuration ......................................................................... 24
Figure 24: User Administration Menu ................................................................ 25
Figure 25: Discover Units ................................................................................ 25
Figure 26: Manage users ................................................................................. 26
Figure 27: Event log ....................................................................................... 27
Figure 28: Database Operations ....................................................................... 27
Figure 29: Unmanaged Radios ......................................................................... 28
Figure 30: Firmware upgrade ........................................................................... 29
Figure 31: Firmware "to upgrade" list ................................................................ 29
Figure 32: Firmware "upgraded" list .................................................................. 30
Figure 33: BreezeAIR path profiler .................................................................... 32
Figure 34: Creating a new path ........................................................................ 33
Figure 35: path information ............................................................................. 33
Figure 36: map and terrain proflie .................................................................... 34
Figure 37: Elevation and Fresnel zone ............................................................... 34
Figure 38: Link parameters .............................................................................. 35
Figure 39: path profile report ........................................................................... 36
Figure 40: PNG file ......................................................................................... 36

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing BreezeAIR 8000 solution. Telrad's BreezeAIR series is a
carrier-grade point-to-point and Point-to-multipoint broadband wireless solution that
sets a benchmark of unrivaled performance, reliability, capacity, latency and RF
robustness, making it the ultimate choice for future-proof wireless system.

1.1 Applications

Point-to-Point (PTP):
The basic subsystem is composed of a Master Unit (MU) and a Slave Unit (SU).
Typical applications:
• IP data backhaul of:
o WiMAX/LTE operators
o Metro WiFi Networks
o Cellular and 3G
• Video surveillance networks
• Multi-hop solutions

Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP):
The basic subsystem is composed of one Master Unit (MU) and multiple Slave Units
(SUs). Typical applications:
• Multiple backhauls solutions
• IP video surveillance and security networks
• Business grade wireless access
• Backbone for Metro WiFi Networks
• High bandwidth campus solutions

Figure 1: BreezeAIR PTMP (blue) and PTP (red)

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1.2 BreezeAIR NMS

BreezeAIR NMS, BreezeAIR Network Management system provides one point of

management for the entire deployment allowing the operator to monitor and control
the units:

1.2.1 BreezeAIR features:

• Manages entire deployment composed of BreezeAIR PTP and PTMP radios.
• Integrated with Google maps.
• Built-in path profile analysis tool.
• Support for smartphones and tablets NMS clients.
• Automatic network discovery.
• Radio link monitoring and configuration.
• Alarm reporting and notification (via email/twitter).
• System health in a glance.
• Server based or cloud based NMS, according to operator's requirement.

Figure 2: BreezeAIR Management

1.2.2 BreezeAIR client/server:

BreezeAIR is composed from two applications - a server and a client. BreezeAIR server
is a program that performs direct communication with BreezeAIR Radios. The client is
your favorite browser, which communicates via the WEB with BreezeAIR server.
In one network there is one server. Multiple clients may connect to the server
simultaneously.

• BreezeAIR server - The main functionality of the server is to communicate with

BreezeAIR radios. The server is the heart of BreezeAIR system and stores all system
information in its database.

• BreezeAIR client - The main functionality of the client is to facilitate the user
commands and communicate them to the server.

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The second functionality is arranging the information in an easy-to-manage

graphical way for monitoring the status and health of the deployment.

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1.2.3 BreezeAIR agent (NMS 5.0004 and above)

Version 5.0004 uses a ‘push model’ communication paradigm. In this scheme, the
MUs push information to the NMS collector, without waiting for a request from the
collector.

Figure 3: MU Network Tab

The NMS information is configured in the MU's network tab.

When using the NMS "discover units" or "search radio" options, the local NMS
server/collector information is automatically configured into the MU's network tab (see
sections 3.2.2.1 and 3.7.1 for more information). Manual configuration is also possible.

Parameter Description
Target Enable/Disable connection to BreezeAIR NMS:
• Off – no NMS connected
• NMS – Local NMS connection (local server/collector or cloud
collector)
• Cloud NMS connection

Target IP Configure NMS server/collector IP address.

Cell number Configured the desired cell number for the MU (default = 1).

Cloud ID For Cloud based NMS – configure the Cloud ID.

Latitude/Longitude Configure the MU's coordinates. The coordinates will automatically

appear on the NMS map if the radios are not already on the map.
To change coordinates in case the MU is already on the NMS map,
remove the MU from the map (see section 3.2.3) and update the
coordinates in the MU's WEB management network tab.

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2. Getting started
2.1 Server based NMS - Installation

BreezeAIR NMS is installed by activating NMS5_00xx_xx_std.exe. Please follow the

installation wizard instructions.

Recommended system requirements:

• OS: Windows 7 and above.
• CPU: Multi-core processor - Intel® Core 2 Duo®E6405, 2.13GHz, 2MB Cache,
1066MHz FSB.
• Memory: 4GB DDR2, 667MHz.
• Video: 3D graphics processor with 128 MB VRAM.
• Recommended screen size for desktops clients: 19" and above with at least
1024*768 resolution.

After successful installation, two shortcuts will appear on the desktop:

• ‘BreezeAIR server’ activates the server.
• ‘BreezeAIR’ activates the client.

NOTE: if the workstation has more than one network interface, configure the IP of the
network interface that is connected to the deployment:
• Right click ‘BreezeAIR Server’ shortcut and select ‘properties’.
• On shortcut tab, edit the target line by adding: -i x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the
IP of the network interface.

Activate BreezeAIR server – double click the ‘BreezeAIR server’ shortcut. Make sure
to activate BreezeAIR Server as administrator. A small window will pop up emitting
‘read only’ messages of server operations.

Activate BreezeAIR – double click the ‘BreezeAIR’ shortcut to open the client on the
default browser. The client is based on HTML5 and supports the following browsers:
• Firefox - latest versions.
• Chrome – latest versions.
• Any other browser that implements HTML5 and web sockets.

2.1.1 Login Panel

The Login Panel authorizes access to BreezeAIR system.

User Name: Login as Administrator.

Password: Default password is aa.

Figure 4: Login Panel

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2.1.2 Login attempts limits

The administrator may set two parameters in session.cfg file (located in

Telrad\BreezeAIR\cfg directory) to enforce login attempts limits.
• Number of failed attempts before the login is paused (Default = 3).
• The pause duration in minutes to allow new login attempts after failed
attempts limit is reached (Default = 3 minutes).

2.1.3 License

BreezeAIR NMS Server does not require license up to 5 SUs. Above 5 SUs, NMS
license is required. The license file is provided by Telrad (License.lic) and should be
placed in Telrad\BreezeAIR\cfg directory to activate.

2.2 Cloud based NMS

Setup a BreezeAIR NMS cloud account, its easy as 1-2-3!

2.2.1 Step 1: Verification

• Login via web browser to Telrad.cloud:4050

• On the Log IN screen, choose "No account yet?"
• A "Request Key" screen will appear - enter details, company name, contact
person and email for verification.

Figure 5: Cloud verification

A verification email will be sent to the email address, verify email to reach the
Account setup panel.

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2.2.2 Step 2: Create an account

• Select a unique Cloud ID (min 8 chars, max 15 chars, alphanumeric).

• Select Administrator username and password.

Figure 6: Cloud – new account

Cheers, the account was successfully created!

2.2.3 Step 3: Cloud ID configuration

Make sure all BreezeAIR 8000 radios in the network are upgraded with firmware
version 10.0078 and above.
Make sure all BreezeAIR ACE radios in the network are upgraded with firmware
version and 14.0020 above.

Login to the MUs Network tab:

• Configure the default gateway.
• Under NMS configuration:
o Select "Cloud"
o Enter the unique Cloud ID.
o Enter the Cell # (the MU will be displayed under the selected cell,
default = 1).

Please refer to section 1.2.3 – BreezeAIR Agent, for more details.

After successful configuration, the MUs will automatically appear in BreezeAIR NMS
Cloud account, if the radio's management has access to the internet. If radios have no
access to the internet, a local cloud collector may be installed on the LAN, (on a PC
that has an access to the internet) that will connect the radios management system
to the cloud NMS.

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3. BreezeAIR NMS
3.1 Introduction

BreezeAIR NMS includes multiple interfaces used to display, analyze, configure and
monitor BreezeAIR network.

• Tree View – all BreezeAIR radios are displayed in a tree view that arranges the
radios hierarchically (three level deep) and provides a ‘health in glance’ display of
the deployment.

• Google Map View – BreezeAIR NMS interfaces with Google maps. The radios may
be located on the map providing a visual display of the entire deployment.

• Information table – displays all units in a table, indicating unit unique

parameters (MAC, name, IP), coordinates and range.

• WEB interface – BreezeAIR NMS interfaces with the WEB interface of BreezeAIR
radios for configuration, monitoring and analysis (RF analysis, traffic analysis, etc).
In addition, BreezeAIR supports third party WEB interface (routers / switches, etc).

• Alarms view – BreezeAIR NMS displays alarm information, color-coded according

to alarm severity level. In addition, the NMS manages alarm notification via email
or Twitter and includes alarms filters and history.

• Topology map – displays the network topology and logical connections between
all radios in the network.

• Tasks view – schedule and display automatic firmware upgrade procedure.

• Path profiler - powerful link planning software used to evaluate link performance,
taking into account radio specifications, geographical information, antenna height
and gain, estimated noise level and climate conditions.

Figure 7: BreezeAIR NMS

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3.2 Tree view

This tree view displays the entire deployment hierarchically (three level deep) and acts
as the selection panel, to manage a specific radio.

Cell – the cell is a logical group of MUs. The grouping criteria may be arbitrary and its
sole purpose is to organize the deployment in a manageable way.
The default and main cell is called Deployment. In case an MU is not assigned to a
cell, this will be its default cell until relocated.

MU – BreezeAIR Master Unit that controls one or more Slave Units (SU). The MU is
represented with a color-coded icon that changes automatically when the MU status
changes:
• Green when MU is online.
• Red when MU is offline.

SU – Slave Unit, represented with a color-coded icon that change automatically when
the SU status changes:
• Green when SU is online.
• Red when SU is offline.

Figure 8: Tree View

3.2.1 Tree view options

Expand/collapse the Tree View.

Simulates right-click (for tablets NMS clients).

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3.2.2 Cell operations

The cell is a logical group of MUs and may be configured with an IP address to
represent external device (router / switch / etc).
Double click the Cell icon to open the WEB interface of the relevant device.

Right click the Cell icon to view Cell operations menu.

Figure 9: Cell menu

Parameter Description
Search radio* Search for MU (by its IP/MAC/name).
Show on map Center the map view on the selected Cell.
Show branch Center the map view on the selected Cell (MUs and SUs).
Place on map Place the Cell on the map.
Remove from Remove the Cell from the map.
map
Open Web Open the Cell WEB interface in a new page.
Add Cell Add a new Cell to the Tree view.
Edit Cell Configure Cell IP and name.
Delete Cell Delete the selected Cell, its MUs and its SUs from the database.
Users Display/configure authorized users to operate the cell and its radios.

* For more information, please refer to section 3.2.2.1.

3.2.2.1 Search radio

Figure 10: Search radio by IP/MAC/name

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In the search dialog insert either the radio IP, MAC or name. The NMS Will:
a. Locate the radio and open its web management tab.
b. If this radio was not on the tree and its NMS agent was disabled, the NMS will
automatically enable it and the radio will appear on the tree.
c. If the radio is already on the tree, the NMS will focus on the radio and expands
its branch.

Note: Discover Units option in the Administrator menu does the same as above
(without opening the web management), effectively enabling the NMS agent on all
radios in the network.

3.2.3 MU operations

The MU is BreezeAIR PTP or PTMP Master Unit. Double click the MU icon to open the
MU’s WEB interface in a new tab.
Right click the MU icon to view MU operations menu.

Figure 11: MU menu

Parameter Description
Show on map Center the map view on the selected MU.
Show branch Center the map view on the selected sector (MU and SUs).
Place on map Place the MU on the map.
Remove from Remove the MU from the map.
map
Open Web Open the MU WEB interface in a new tab.
Move to Move the MU to a different Cell.
Delete MU Delete the MU and its SUs from the database.
Monitor* Display MU monitoring graphs
Reset Reset the MU
Restore cfg** Restores MU specific configuration from a selected date.
Users Display/configure authorized users to operate the MU and its SUs.

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* For more information, please refer to section 3.2.3.1.

** For more information, please refer to section 3.2.3.2.

3.2.3.1 Monitoring graphs

The monitoring graphs display history records of the radio's RSSI, modulation, PER
and traffic.
To open the monitoring graph, right click the radio and select ‘monitor'.
The Radio’s monitoring page will open in a new tab. BreezeAIR NMS supports multiple
tabs, allowing monitoring of multiple radios simultaneously.

Figure 12: Monitoring graph options

It is possible to zoom in and out to determine graph resolution:

• Zoom in – to zoom into a selected area, left-click on and drag. This can be
repeated down to 1 minute resolution.
• Zoom out to default view by double-clicking the graph.

Notes:
• Web interface connection to the radio must be offline during monitoring.
• The local NMS server stores monitoring data for a period of 30 days for each
radio. Cloud based NMS stores data for 7 days.

3.2.3.2 Restore Configuration

When radio configuration/setting is changed, the NMS automatically stores a new

configuration backup in the cfg sub-directory.
Configuration file is named - radio_mac_address.cfg.
To restore a specific configuration, right click on the relevant radio, and select the
Restore Cfg option.

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Figure 13: Restore configuration

3.2.4 SU operations

The SU is BreezeAIR Slave Unit. Double click the SU icon to open the SU’s WEB
interface in a new tab.

Right click the SU icon to view SU operations menu.

Figure 14: SU menu

Parameter Description
Show on map Center the map view on the selected SU.
Place on map Place the SU on the map.
Remove from Remove the SU from the map.
map
Open Web Open the SU WEB interface in a new tab.
Path profiler*** Generate and display the SU to MU path profile in the path profiler tab
Monitor* Display SU monitoring graphs
Reset Reset the SU
Restore cfg** Restores SU specific configuration from a selected date.

* For more information, please refer to section 3.2.3.1.

** For more information, please refer to section 3.2.3.2.
*** For more information, please refer to section 4.

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3.3 Google Map view

BreezeAIR NMS is integrated with Google maps, allowing the operator to locate the
radios on the map, view the deployment topology and installation and calculate
wireless link parameters.

Figure 15: Google Map View

3.3.1 Map menu and map options

Upper right map menu: Right click map menu:

Figure 16: Map menu – upper Figure 17: Map Menu – right click
right

Parameter Description
Save locations Save coordinates of BreezeAIR radio units.
Refresh locations Undo unsaved changes.
Show all Presents all radios on the map
Zoom in/out Zoom in/out the map view.
Center here Move the map view center to the mouse cursor location.

Select the desired map view and labels.

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Display the coordinates of the mouse cursor.

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3.4 Information table

The information table displays BreezeAIR units in a table, indicating unique

parameters (MAC, name, IP), coordinates and range.

Figure 18: Information Table

The table automatically filters the display according to the selected unit in the tree
view:
• Selected Cell – the table displays all units under the cell (MUs and SUs).
• Selected MU – the table displays the entire sector (the MU and its SUs).
• Selected SU - the table displays the SU parameters.

Parameter Description
Unit Unit type (Cell / MU / SU).
Name Unit's name.
IP Unit's IP address.
MAC Unit's MAC address.
Latitude / Configure/view unit coordinates (signed degrees format only).
Longitude To remove the unit from map, configure the fields to 0. Make sure to
‘save locations’ after any change.
Range Automatically displays the range between the SU and its MU.
License Unit's license.
Firmware Displays active firmware version.
Description Displays full details on the radio – model, type and license.
Status Unit status – online/offline.
Traffic Displays average traffic DL/UL in the last minute.
Capacity Displays average available max capacity DL/UL in the last minute and
also displays the usage in %.
RSSI Displays average RSSI DL/UL in the last minute.
Modulation Displays average modulation DL/UL in the last minute.

3.4.1 SIDU information table

This table displays all SIDUs in the network, MAC and IP. To manage the SIDU via its
web interface, double click the SIDU in the table.

Figure 19: SIDU Information Table

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3.5 WEB interface

BreezeAIR NMS interfaces with the WEB interface of BreezeAIR radios for configuration,
monitoring and analysis. In addition, BreezeAIR supports third party WEB interface
(routers / switches, etc).

Figure 20: WEB interface

To open the WEB interface, double-click the radio in the Tree view (or right click the
radio and select ‘Open web’).
The Radio’s web page will open in a new tab. BreezeAIR NMS supports multiple tabs,
allowing monitoring and configuration of multiple radios simultaneously.

* For more information on the WEB interface, please refer to

BreezeAIR_Configuration_Manual.pdf.

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3.6 Alarms view

BreezeAIR NMS constantly monitors BreezeAIR radios and displays radios alarms and
notifications.
In addition, the NMS manages alarm notification via email or Twitter and includes
alarms filters and history.

Figure 21: Alarms

3.6.1 Alarm information

The alarms are color coded, according to the severity levels:

• Critical (Red) – unit status changed from online to offline.

• Warning (Orange) – indicating unit reset (reset reason can be viewed in

the radio’s WEB interface, logger tab).

• Notification (Green) - unit status changed from offline to online.

Parameter Description
Alarm ID Sequence number that specifies the serial number of the alarm.
Unit name The name of the radio that issued the alarm.
Unit IP The IP of the radio that issued the alarm.
Alarm severity Severity level (critical / warning / notification).
Alarm type Alarm textual description.
Alarm Sequence A sequence number that specifies the serial number of the alarm for all
alarms that were recorded in the same radio.
Alarm time Timestamp of the alarm.

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3.6.2 Alarm view options

Expand/collapse the alarms view.

Alarms sorting – enables sorting based on alarm ID, Unit name, IP, severity, alarm
type or alarm time.

Alarms filter – filter alarms according to alarm ID, Unit name, IP, severity, alarm
type or alarm time.

Alarms display – navigate through the alarms table.

3.6.3 Alarms menu

Upper right alarms menu:

Figure 22: Alarms menu

Parameter Description
Clear Alarms Clears the alarm table view.
table
Get History Retrieve history of the last 500 alarms.
Save History Save alarm history.
Delete History Delete the alarms history from the database.
Configure* Configure alarm parameters.

* For more information, please refer to section 3.6.4.

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3.6.4 Alarm configuration

To configure alarm parameters, open alarms upper right menu and select "Configure".

Figure 23: Alarm configuration

Parameter Description
Alarm sound Enable/disable alarm sound.
Utilization threshold [%] Configure a throughput threshold that will trigger a
utilization alarm (to know when a radio capacity is
close to its license limit).
RSSI saturation threshold [dBm] Configure a saturation limit that will trigger an alarm
when RSSI is above threshold.
RSSI cut-off threshold [dBm] Configure a cut-off limit that will trigger an alarm
when RSSI is below threshold.

3.6.5 Alarm E-mail notification

BreezeAIR supports direct e-mail notification, sending an email to the selected

address when alarm is issued.

To activate e-mail notification:

Edit the alarms.cfg file (located in the installation directory \BreezeAIR\cfg), and add
the following 3 lines:
o email.to.address =<specify a valid email address>, this is the destination address
of alarm email will be send. Its possible to add multiple addresses separated by ','.
To set an address for alarm for specific cell, add the cell number. For example:
email.to.address2=NMSALARM@gmail.com sends all alarms from cell #2 to
NMSALARM@gmail.com
o email.from.address=<specify a valid email address> from this address alarm will
be sent.
o email.sender.password= Valid password of the email.from.address.
o email.smtp.host=<specify smtp server> when applicable.

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3.7 Administrator menu

User administration dialog provide one point access to all user administration
operations.

Figure 24: User Administration Menu

3.7.1 Discover Units

Discover Units option is used to automatically find the radios in the network.
• Broadcast Discovery - The NMS will try to discover any MU/SIDU that is
connected to the network, by traversing each broadcast domain of the NMS
server/collector.
• Network Discovery - The NMS will search MUs/SIDUs in each specified network
range, using one IP at the time.

The NMS agent of the discovered MUs will be configured and enabled automatically.

Figure 25: Discover Units

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3.7.2 Users

The Users menu is used to add NMS users and define set of privileges for each NMS
user. This menu is available for the Administrator only.

Figure 26: Manage users

Parameter Description
New user Add a new NMS user.
Remove user Delete NMS user.
Disconnect user Disconnect a user that is currently connected.
Add User
User name Configure User name.
Password Configure User password. Password restrictions:
• At least 6 characters long
• Only numbers and characters
• Must include 1 number, 1 lowercase letter and one uppercase
letter
• Different from the username
Confirm Confirm password.
Role Select User role:
• Administrator – read/write privilege, access to all NMS
functionalities.
• Operator – read/write privileges for the authorized cells and MUs.
• User – read only privileges for the authorized cells and MUs.
Cells Select authorized Cells for the new user.

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3.7.3 Event Log

To download the NMS event log, select "Get Log" in the administrator menu. The
event log includes a record of various operations performed by the operators. During
the session, the log keeps track of operations performed on the radios.
The log is created and maintained automatically by the NMS, and it can be
downloaded and viewed for analysis.

Figure 27: Event log

Event log record structure

The first two lines describe the login operation performed by a user named
administrator to the NMS.

The third record describe a submit operation. For example in Figure 27:
• Performed on {radio MAC - radio IP}
• ‘SUBMIT’ on AUINFO which is the radio general information parameters
• The parameter that was changed - TXPWR (Tx power)
• The change from 30dBm to 28 dBm.

Note: Only the first change in a group of parameters is recorded, and it is advised to
change configuration one parameter at a time.

3.7.4 Database Operations

Figure 28: Database Operations

Import/Export database

Export a database – Downloads the current database to the local PC downloads folder
under the name radios(xxx).yap. This is a single file containing the current SQLite DB
of the entire site including radios, alarms, and users.
Please rename the file with a meaningful name reflecting the backup state and store it
in a designated folder.

Import a database – Uploads a previously exported db. The NMS will close
automatically after the import.

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Import/Export Site

This operation provides a way to export, modify and import an external file of radios.
Note: Radios are ‘pushing’ themselves into the NMS, so this function maybe used for
‘pre-configuring’ the site, before actual installation of the radios, but it is not
mandatory since the radios can be discovered automatically.
The recommended way for using this function:
a. Export Site – export a csv (excel) file into the local PC downloads folder.

b. Modify the file as needed - edit radios, add radios, etc, while keeping the
original structure of the file:
• Cell
• MU
• All the SUs belongs to the MU
• Repeat as needed
The structure is important in order to reflect correctly in the tree view.

c. Import Site – import a csv file with a correct structure. The NMS will merge it
to the currently displayed site. Radio will not be deleted and the NMS will not
close.

Note: Please Export the database before importing the Site, it is not required, but
highly recommended, to avoid unintended changes in the new imported site.

Unmanaged Radios

An administrator may un-manage a cell or an MU by clicking on delete Cell or delete

MU respectively, from the radio context menu.

The NMS will ‘delete’ the radio by blocking any information coming from the network
regarding this radio, and also ‘erase’ it from the tree and information lists.

If at later time this radio is re-instated, it may be managed again by using the
Unmanaged Radios option.

Figure 29: Unmanaged Radios

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3.8 Tasks – Firmware upgrade

The firmware upgrade procedure is an easy way to upgrade firmware for the entire
site. Following are some guidelines and instructions for this feature.
a. Only MUs are upgraded, the MU itself automatically upgrades its SUs in case
upgrade is done to a newer version.
b. Only radios that are compatible with the selected firmware file are updated, so
the upgrade process may be repeated several times with different firmware file
or with the same firmware file.
c. All the MUs are upgraded simultaneously and will perform a reset after the
upgrade. Then SUs will upgrade automatically and will also reboot. As such,
entire process may take few minutes to complete.
d. During the process, the NMS provides indications on the progress.

Figure 30: Firmware upgrade

Firmware upgrade procedure

• Drag & drop the firmware file, or select "Choose File" and navigate to the
desired firmware file.

• After file selection the title of the upgrade dialog will reflect the selected file.

• After couple of seconds (~20), the targeted MUs for upgrade will be shown in
the "To Upgrade" list.

Figure 31: Firmware "to upgrade" list

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• Select:
o "Upgrade Now" – to start the upgrade immediatly.
o "Upgrade At" – set the time to start the upgrade (for example: 20:00 to
start the upgrade at 8pm).

• After couple of minutes, the "Upgraded" list is populated with the MUs that
completed the upgrade.

Figure 32: Firmware "upgraded" list

Note: if software update has not been completed to some of the MUs (remained in
the "to upgrade" list), re-select the file and upgrade again.

3.9 NMS Automatic Backups

In addition to manual backup options (like export DB and export site), the NMS also
creates backup files automatically:

• Radio configuration – for every change in radio configuration, a backup file is

created automatically. This configuration backup is restored via "restore cfg"
option (see section 3.2.3.2 for more information).
• NMS database – a backup file of the NMS database ia automatically created every
time the NMS server is launched. This file can be imported via "import database
option" (see section 3.7.4 for more information).
• Scheduled backups – automatic backup of all NMS directory (DB, alarms,
configuration, monitoring, etc) is configured via session.cfg file, located in
Telrad\BreezeAIR\cfg directory:
o Backup folder - session.backup.folder – select base folder for the backup
folders. For example, if the folder is called C:\NMS_Backup, configure the
value C:/NMS_Backup (note the backslash direction).
o Backup interval - session.backup.interval - the backup will be performed
each interval specified in minutes. For example 2880 is 48 hours. 0 = NO
backup.
o Backup limit - session.backup.limit - A non-zero value means, how many
old backups are kept. For example if the value is 2, it means that the
maximum backups kept are 3: 2 old backups and the recent backup.
o Restore Backup - This is done using -r <path to backup folder>. The backups
are stored by dates. Copy a path to the desired backup date folder, and
specify it after the -r command line parameter. For example:
BreezeAIR_Server.exe -r C:/NMS_Backup/08_20_2019_09_00

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4. Path Profiler
Telrad’s Path Profiler is a powerful link planning software, integrated in BreezeAIR
NMS.

BreezeAIR users can use the path profiler to evaluate link performance, taking into
account radio specifications, geographical information, antenna height and gain,
estimated noise level and climate conditions.

The profiler automatically saves simulation history in the database and generates
informative PNG files.

Figure 33: BreezeAIR path profiler

Path profiler key features:

• Integrated in BreezeAIR NMS.

• Easy and quick planning of Telrad radios on all frequencies.
• Integrated with Google maps.
• All profiles are based on SRTM3.
• Based on Longley Rice models.
• Easy to use.
• Saves simulation history and data.
• Detailed output in PNG format.

The path profiler requires connection to the internet in order to perform the analysis.

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4.1 Profiling and link budget

To start a new profile, select the Path profiler TAB, write a profile name and select
"New".

Figure 34: Creating a new path

A default profile will appear. Configure the path information:

• Name of the MU and SU.
• Configure Latitude & longitude in decimal format. Use the "DMS Converter"
button in case the coordinates are in DMS format in order to easily convert to
decimal format.
• Configure antenna’s gain and height.
• Select Radio Model, frequency, channel BW and TX power.
• Press Submit.

Figure 35: path information

The path profiler will now start processing the parameters, this might take few
seconds.

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4.2 Path Profiler Results

Once simulation is done, the path profiler generates multiple views and detailed
information on the selected path.

Map or Satellite view and terrain profile

Figure 36: map and terrain proflie

Elevation and Fresnel zone parameters

Figure 37: Elevation and Fresnel zone

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Link parameters in ideal conditions

Display link parameters in ideal conditions including:

• Range
• RSSI per modulation
• Net Capacity per modulation
• Availability per modulation

Figure 38: Link parameters

Link parameters in real-life conditions

Display link parameters in ideal conditions including:

• Noise simulation - configure the noise level in the area, based on experience or
site survey.
• Rain/Climate simulation – configure climate zone and add Rain fall parameters
in mm/h, or write AUTO (the profiler will automatically retrieve the average
rain parameters according to the coordinates).

Select the "Rain" button to view the real-life results considering the climate and rain
parameters.
Select the "Noise" button to view the real-life results considering the noise
configuration.

Detailed path profile report

Select the "Report" button to view a detailed report including:

• SU / MU Name
• Locations
• Altitudes
• Azimuth between sites
• Elevation /depression of antennas
• Free space loss and Longley Rice Loss
• Additional losses based on rain and terrain type.

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Figure 39: path profile report

PNG output

Select the "PNG" button to retrieve an output file in PNG format. The file is
automatically generated in a new window and can be saved by pressing the "save"
icon.

Figure 40: PNG file

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