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Table of Contents 1 Welcome About This Guide 1-1 1-2 About ORiNOCO Outdoor Router 1-4 ■ Preparing for Installation 2-1 Site Prerequisites 2-1 Overview of the Indoor Installation 2-2 Outdoor Router Hardware Cable System 2-2 2-5 ■ ■ Overview of the Outdoor Installation 2-8 Antenna Placement Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket Grounding System Antenna Cable Routing 2-8 2-11 2-12 2-14 ■ ■ ■ ■ 3 1-1 Who Should Use This Guide Finding Additional Information ■ 2 1-1 Before Climbing the Roof...
Examples ■ ■ 4 Installing the Antenna 4-1 4-1 4-3 Mounting the Antenna 4-5 Connecting the Antenna Cable 4-6 ■ Sealing the Cable Connectors The Antenna Cabling System The Outdoor Cabling Components ■ Selecting the Correct Connector-Type A-1 A-1 A-2 A-6 ORiNOCO Surge Arrester A-7 Low-Loss Antenna Cable A-9 14 dBi Directional Antenna ■ ■ Contents of the Antenna Box Mounting the Directional Antenna 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications ■ ii 4-7 ORiNOCO Cable A
D 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications ■ E Mounting Instructions 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications ■ F Mounting Instructions 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications ■ ■ ■ Kit Contents Assembling the Antenna Mounting the Antenna ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide D-1 D-1 D-1 E-1 E-1 E-1 F-1 F-1 F-2 F-2 F-4 iii
G H Certified Outdoor Solutions G-1 Introduction G-1 Selecting the Right Card & Cables G-3 Regulatory Information G-7 Support & Warranty H-1 Technical Support H-1 Warranty and Repair H-2 Index IX-1 List of Figures LOF-1 List of Tables LOT-1
Welcome 1 Contents About This Guide Who Should Use This Guide Finding Additional Information ■ Installing Outdoor Router Hardware ■ Configuration and Management ■ Context-Sensitive Help ■ Hardware Specifications ■ Additional files on your Software CD-ROM ■ Other Sources of Information About ORiNOCO Outdoor Router ■ ■ ■ ORiNOCO Remote Outdoor Router ORiNOCO Central Outdoor Router Upgrading the ORiNOCO Outdoor Router 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-6
Welcome About This Guide This ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set-up an outdoor antenna installation based on ORiNOCO PC Cards that will be used in combination with: ■ ■ ORiNOCO Outdoor Router products1 ORiNOCO Client products There is also a chapter about verifying the wireless link quality and correcting problems that might arise during installation or operation. This guide does not explain how to erect antenna masts, or how to install a safety grounding system.
Welcome About This Guide ! DANGER: The ORiNOCO Outdoor Router outdoor antennas are intended for mounting on a roof, or the side of a building. Installation shall not be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work.The antenna has to be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician or a qualified antenna installation service.
Welcome About This Guide Context-Sensitive Help Context-sensitive help for the OR Manager program is available by clicking the “Help” button on the screen or pressing the F1 function key. Hardware Specifications ■ ■ ■ Outdoor Router hardware specifications are described in the Getting Started Guide that is shipped with each device. Radio Frequency specifications of the Outdoor Router are described in the "ORiNOCO PC Card Getting Started".
Welcome About ORiNOCO Outdoor Router About ORiNOCO Outdoor Router The ORiNOCO Outdoor Router enables you to setup a wireless system that supports: ■ ■ “ORiNOCO Remote Outdoor Router” functionality, or “ORiNOCO Central Outdoor Router” functionality. ORiNOCO Remote Outdoor Router With two ORiNOCO Remote Outdoor Routers, it’s easy to setup a wireless Point-to-Point link as pictured in Figure 1-1 below.
Welcome About ORiNOCO Outdoor Router ORiNOCO Central Outdoor Router If you wish to connect more than two buildings, you can choose to: ■ ■ Setup multiple Point-to-Point links, using multiple pairs of Remote Outdoor Router systems, or Setup a single Point-to-Multipoint system using a single Central Outdoor Router and multiple Remote Outdoor Routers as pictured in Figure 1-2 below.
Welcome About ORiNOCO Outdoor Router Upgrading the ORiNOCO Outdoor Router If you wish to extend the features of previously purchased hardware you can purchase dedicated Software License Kits to upgrade: ■ ■ AP-1000 into one of the ORiNOCO Outdoor Routers described on the previous pages. Extend the features of a previously purchased ORiNOCO Outdoor Routers.
Preparing for Installation 2 Contents Site Prerequisites 2-1 Overview of the Indoor Installation 2-2 Outdoor Router Hardware ■ Outdoor Router ■ Outdoor Router Client Cable System ■ Placement of the Surge Arrester ■ Antenna Cable Route Overview of the Outdoor Installation Antenna Placement Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket ■ Tripod Mount ■ Wall (Side) Mount ■ Antenna Mast Requirements Grounding System ■ Antenna Alignment ■ Antenna Polarization Antenna Cable Routing 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-8 2-8 2-11 2-11
Before Climbing the Roof...
Preparing for Installation Site Prerequisites Please review all requirements outlined within the sections listed below before starting the installation procedure: ■ ■ ■ Overview of the Indoor Installation (page 2-2) Overview of the Outdoor Installation (page 2-8) Before Climbing the Roof...
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Indoor Installation Overview of the Indoor Installation The indoor installation of the link will consist of the following components: ■ ■ Outdoor Router Hardware, and A Cable System. Outdoor Router Hardware There are two types of hardware installations to setup a wireless connection: ■ ■ The Outdoor Router, and The Outdoor Router Client.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Indoor Installation On each end of the wireless link you will need the following items as pictured in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2: a. The ORiNOCO PC Card (see “Selecting the Right Card & Cables” on page G-3). b. The Outdoor Router device that has been loaded with ORiNOCO Outdoor Router software. c. The Cable Assembly to connect the PC Card to the Surge Arrester. d.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Indoor Installation Outdoor Router Client To setup a wireless connection with the Outdoor Router Client, you will need: One PC Card, One Outdoor Router Client License Kit, and One antenna cabling system. ■ ■ ■ Figure 2-2 shows an overview of the hardware setup for this indoor installation. Figure 2-2 Overview Indoor Installation Outdoor Router Client On each end of the wireless link you will need the following items as pictured in Figure 2-2: a.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Indoor Installation Cable System ! CAUTION: The Outdoor Router products are designed for indoor installation. At all times the location of the Outdoor Router unit must be indoors, to protect the unit from extreme weather conditions, excessive heat and humidity and to keep the unit free from vibration and dust.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Indoor Installation For optimal protection the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester must be installed at a location that satisfies the following requirements: ■ ■ ■ A location as close to the location where the antenna cable will enter the building (see also “Placement of the Outdoor Router Hardware” on page 2-3).
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Indoor Installation ! CAUTION: The antenna cable and cable connectors are not designed to withstand excessive force: a. Do not use the connectors as “cable grips” to pull cable through raceway or conduit. b. Do not use the cable connector to support the weight of the cable during or after installation. c. Do not use any appliances to tighten the connectors. d. Always seal the connectors using weather-proofing tape.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation The outdoor installation of the link (point-to-point or point-to-multipoint) will consist of the following components: The Lucent Technologies Antenna The Lucent Technologies proprietary low-loss antenna cable (available in different cable lengths). Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket for the antenna. An adequate “Grounding System” that meets the requirements described in “Grounding System” on page 2-12.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation If any significant part of this zone is obstructed, a portion of the radio energy will be lost, resulting in reduced performance. Reduced performance may also occur when obstacles that are close to the antenna beam cause signal reflections or noise that interfere with the radio signal. Figure 2-3 shows some typical examples of obstacles that you must avoid for the Directional Antenna to operate effectively: a. Neighboring Buildings b.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation To minimize the influence of obstacles, signal interference or reflections please note the following guidelines: ■ ■ ■ Mount the antenna as high as possible above the “ground” to allow maximum clearance: ■ In open areas “ground” is the actual surface of the earth ■ In dense urban areas “ground” is to be interpreted as the height of the highest obstacle in the signal path between the two antenna sites.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket Basically there are two ways to erect an antenna mast: ■ ■ “Tripod Mount” “Wall (Side) Mount” Tripod Mount The tripod mount is used primarily on peaked and flat roofs. The antenna mast must be secured to the roof using 3 or 4 guy wires that are equally spaced around the mast.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation Grounding System Direct grounding of the antenna mast, ORiNOCO Outdoor Router bridge and ORiNOCO Surge Arrester is very important. A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your ORiNOCO Outdoor installation from lightning strikes and the build-up of static electricity. ! WARNING: The antenna mast, ORiNOCO Outdoor Router and ORiNOCO Surge Arrester must be connected to the same ground, using an equipotential bonding conductor.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation Figure 2-4 OR Manager Wireless Link Test Antenna Polarization The standard mounting method for Lucent Technologies outdoor antennas is designed for vertical polarization. In some cases you might consider mounting the antenna for horizontal polarization. For example to minimize the influence of cross-talk between antennas when: ■ ■ You plan to mount multiple directional antennas to the same mast.
Preparing for Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation Antenna Cable Routing The antenna cable must be routed and fixed in such a way to clear the passage area for installation technicians. All connectors that are located outdoors, must have a weatherproof seal. You are advised to seal connectors only after you have completed final radio tests.
Preparing for Installation Before Climbing the Roof... Before Climbing the Roof... Before you start installation check whether you have all hardware components required to setup an outdoor antenna link. For each side of a wireless outdoor antenna link you will need: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. One Outdoor Router or Outdoor Router Client. One ORiNOCO PC Card. One ORiNOCO Cable Assembly (to connect item 2 to item 4). One ORiNOCO Surge Arrester. One Lucent Technologies low-loss antenna cable.
Determine Range & Clearance 3 Contents Introduction 3-1 Determine the Outdoor Range 3-2 Determine the Maximum Range ■ Type of Outdoor Antenna Equipment ■ Data Speed of the Wireless Link Determine the Cable Factor Determine the Clearance Factor Examples Point-to-Point Links ■ Calculate the Clearance effect on Range ■ Calculate the Cable effect on Range Point-to-MultiPoint Links 3-3 3-3 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-14 3-15
Determine Range & Clearance Introduction When you read about wireless outdoor products, you will often encounter the terms “output power” of the radio and “gain” of the antenna equipment as measures for the “strength” of the transmitted signal. ■ ■ Output Power of radio equipment is often subject to maximum limits as defined by local radio regulations (see Appendix G “Certified Outdoor Solutions”). Consequently Output Power is not by definition the way to enhance wireless performance.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range Determine the Outdoor Range The range of your outdoor antenna installation is closely related to a number of different factors.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range Determine the Maximum Range The maximum range of your ORiNOCO Outdoor Router antenna system is based on the: ■ ■ ■ Type of Outdoor Antenna Equipment (page 3-3) Data Speed of the Wireless Link (page 3-7) Clearance of the Signal Path (see “Determine the Clearance Factor” on page 3-8). NOTE: The values listed in this section are based upon calculations that assume “optimal radio conditions”.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range ■ ■ The omni-directional antennas, have by nature an omni directional azimuth pattern which makes these antennas easy to install. There is also a gain beam width relation for omni-antennas: the higher the gain of the omniantenna the narrower the vertical beam width. In a hilly terrain a 7dBi omni antenna can/will be a better solution then the 10 dBi omni-antenna.
Maximum Outdoor Range for FCC Products Antennas ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Speed 24 dBi 1 Mb/s Directional Parabolic 2 Mb/s Grid Antenna 5.5 Mb/s 11 Mb/s 14 dBi 1 Mb/s Directional Antenna 2 Mb/s 5.5 Mb/s 11 Mb/s 1 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna1 Clearance Range 240 km 1200 m 149mi 4000 ft. 170 km 610 m 2000 ft. 105mi 120 km 320 m 74mi 1050 ft. 85 km 180 m 52mi 590 ft. 150 m 74 km 490 ft. 46mi 54 km 85 m 33mi 280 ft. 38 km 50 m 23mi 164 ft. 35 m 27 km 115 ft.
Maximum Range for ETSI/FR/JP Products Antennas 14 dBi Directional Antenna1 14 dBi Directional Antenna1 Data Speed 1 Mb/s ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide 2 Mb/s 5.5 Mb/s 11 Mb/s Range 7 km 4.3mi 5 km 3.1mi 3.5 km 2.2mi 2.5 km 1.6mi Clearance 11 m 36 ft. 9m 30 ft. 7.5 m 25 ft. 6m 20 ft. 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna2 Range Clearance 6.9 km 11 m 4.3mi 36 ft. 4.9 km 9 m 3.0mi 30 ft. 3.5 km 7.5 m 2.2mi 25 ft. 2.5 km 6.5 m 1.6mi 22 ft.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range Data Speed of the Wireless Link By default, the radio of ORiNOCO Outdoor Router products will transmit at the highest available transmit rate. As data transmissions at lower speeds can travel larger distances than transmissions at the highest transmit rates, the ORiNOCO Outdoor Routers allow you to choose a lower data rate to increase the maximum range.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range This is due to local radio regulations and legislation that do not allow the use of the 6 m. (20 ft.)/10 mm (0.4 in.) cables in ETSI countries, France or Japan. See the example on Point-to-MultiPoint Links (page 3-15) for more details. ! CAUTION: The 6m (20 ft.) cables with a diameter of 5mm (0.2 in.) can be used with all antenna types. The Cable Loss of these cables equals the value of the 15m.(50ft.) cables. Use of the 6m (20 ft.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range Figure 3-1 Fresnel Zone If any significant part of this bulged zone is obstructed, a portion of the radio energy will be lost, which may affect the performance of your wireless link in terms of maximum range and/or transmit rate. Looking at Figure 3-1 you will see two variables that determine the shape of the radio beam, also referred to as Fresnel Zone: a. The distance between the antennas b.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range ■ ■ ■ In open areas without obstacles in the signal path, clearance is measured as height above the surface of the earth. For example, if the antenna is mounted on the roof, this height includes the height of the building plus the height of the mast above the rooftop. In areas with obstacles in the signal path between the two antenna(s), clearance should be measured as height above the highest obstacle(s) in the signal path.
Determine Range & Clearance Determine the Outdoor Range Figure 3-2 Clearance Factor Diagram NOTE: The Clearance Factor Diagram should be used as a rule-of-thumb for estimating the probable range in case the clearance requirements are not fully met. In real life using FCC approved products, you will also find it almost impossible to achieve the level of clearance for maximum range.
FCC Outdoor Range with 10 m (33 ft.) Clearance Antennas Data Speed 1 Mb/s ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid 2 Mb/s Antenna 14 dBi Directional Antenna 24 dBi Directional 14 dBi Directional 12 dBi Directional 10 dBi OmniParabolic Grid Antenna Wide Angle Antenna Directional Base Antenna Station Antenna Range Clearance Range Clearance Range Clearance Range Clearance 26.2 km 16.3 mi 24.5 km 15.2mi 5.5 Mb/s 21.8 km 13.5mi 11 Mb/s 19.4 km 12.0mi 1 Mb/s 19.0 km 11.
Determine Range & Clearance Examples Examples Point-to-Point Links Suppose you are installing a wireless point-to-point link between two Remote Outdoor Routers as pictured in Figure 3-3 below, where: ■ ■ ■ Both sites have been equipped with a 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna, connected via 6m.(20 ft.)/10 mm antenna cables. The distance between site a and b is 25 km. (15.3 mi.). The site is located in the US, which allows the use of FCC approved equipment.
Determine Range & Clearance Examples 1. Using a calculator we can easily determine that this 45 m (148 ft.) is about 25% of the required 180 m. (590 ft.) clearance for maximum range. 2. Looking at the “Clearance Factor Diagram” pictured in Figure 3-2 on page 3-11 we can see that 25% actual clearance, equals a Clearance Factor of 32%. 3. If we apply this Clearance Factor to the range calculation formula, your probable range would become: Range= 85 Km (52 mi.) x 32% x 100% = 27.2 Km (16.6 mi.
Determine Range & Clearance Examples This result indicates that the effect of this cable will most likely prevent your wireless link from operating at both High and Medium Speed. In such situations you are advised to: ■ ■ ■ Relocate the Outdoor Router hardware to a location that allows you to use a shorter cable length. Increase the height of the antenna on the mast and/or install taller antenna masts to increase the signal path clearance.
Determine Range & Clearance Examples Figure 3-4 Calculating the Point-to-Multipoint Range For this type of outdoor antenna installation you will need to determine the range for each link individually, i.e. the range from the building c to building a, and from the building c to building b. NOTE: In this example we will only demonstrate the calculation for the link between building a and c.
Determine Range & Clearance Examples 1. Looking at Table 3-2 on page 3-6, we learn that a High Speed link between a 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna and a 14 dBi Directional Antenna may cover a maximum distance of 1.4 Km. (0.9 mi.), provided that the signal path clearance is 5.6m. (18 ft.) or better. 2. Using a calculator we can easily determine that the actual clearance of 3m. (9.9ft.) is about 75% of the required 5.6m. (18 ft.
Installing the Antenna 4 Contents Planning Antenna Installation Safety Precautions Installation Overview 4-1 4-1 4-3 Mounting the Antenna 4-5 Connecting the Antenna Cable 4-6 Sealing the Cable Connectors 4-7
Installing the Antenna Planning Antenna Installation Carefully plan the day for your outdoor antenna installation. Do not install the antenna in wet or windy conditions, during a thunderstorm or when the area where the equipment will be installed is covered with ice or snow. The grounding system for the antenna mast, Outdoor Router hardware and ORiNOCO Surge Arrester should be installed before the cable from the antenna is connected to the lightning arrestor.
Installing the Antenna Planning Antenna Installation ! DANGER: The ORiNOCO Outdoor Router outdoor antennas are intended for mounting on a roof, or the side of a building. Installation shall not be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work.The antenna has to be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician or a qualified antenna installation service.
Installing the Antenna Planning Antenna Installation 5. 6. 7. 8. The low-loss antenna cable that will connect the antenna with the lightning arrestor must be at least 1m (3 ft.) away from any high voltage or high current cable. Check whether the antenna mast and its guy wires or wall bracket are positioned correctly and secured properly to the roof or wall(s). Check whether the grounding system for the antenna mast, the Outdoor Router hardware and ORiNOCO Surge Arrester have been installed.
Installing the Antenna Planning Antenna Installation 9. Run the Wireless Link Test diagnostics of the OR Manager program to aim the antenna and verify optimal placement. 10. Once the antenna is correctly positioned, and you have verified the installation works properly, secure all cables and use weather-proofing tape to seal all outdoor connectors.
Installing the Antenna Mounting the Antenna Mounting the Antenna Lucent Technologies offers multiple antennas to setup a wireless link.
Installing the Antenna Connecting the Antenna Cable Connecting the Antenna Cable Once the antenna is properly installed, you can connect the antenna to the ORiNOCO Wireless System via the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester. 1. First connect the antenna cable to the antenna 2. Secure the antenna cable to the mast such that the cable connectors do not support the full weight of the cable. 3. Connect the opposite end of the antenna cable to the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester.
Installing the Antenna Connecting the Antenna Cable Sealing the Cable Connectors Most problems associated with wireless outdoor installations are related to degrading performance due to the effects of corrosion of the antenna cable and cable connectors. To avoid this type of problems, you must always seal the cable connectors that are located outdoors using the weather proofing tape provided.
The Antenna Cabling System The Outdoor Cabling Components ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide A-1
The Antenna Cabling System The Outdoor Cabling Components To connect your Outdoor Router hardware to an outdoor antenna installation you will need the following cabling components as pictured on the right side of this page: a. b. c. d. The ORiNOCO Cable Assembly The ORiNOCO Surge Arrester A Low-Loss Antenna Cable One of the outdoor antennas described in Appendices B through F.
The Antenna Cabling System The Outdoor Cabling Components Table A-1 Standard N-Type Connector Diagram NOTE: Previously marketed ORiNOCO outdoor antenna systems in FCC regulated countries (e.g. USA & Canada) were shipped with a different cabling system, identified by Reverse Polarity-N connectors (pictured in Table A-2 on page A-4). If you are looking for replacement parts, or wish to extend a previously installed Reverse Polarity-N cabling system, please consult your Authorized ORiNOCO Reseller.
The Antenna Cabling System The Outdoor Cabling Components Table A-2 ! Reverse Polarity-N Cabling Diagram DANGER: Outdoor antennas and antenna cables are electrical conductors. Transients or electrostatic discharges that may occur at the antenna (for example a lightning strike during thunderstorms) may damage your electronic equipment and cause personal injury or death to persons touching the exposed metal connectors of the antenna cable.
The Antenna Cabling System The Outdoor Cabling Components 3. Finally connect the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester to the grounding system. Before you proceed, verify that each of the items is properly grounded, and that the ground will not interrupted when disconnecting one of the antenna system components. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the surge arrester, and cable connectors are properly grounded.
The Antenna Cabling System ORiNOCO Cable Assembly ORiNOCO Cable Assembly The ORiNOCO Cable Assembly is the Lucent Technologies proprietary cable to connect ORiNOCO PC Cards to an outdoor antenna system. On the end that is connected to the ORiNOCO card, the cable assembly has the Lucent Technologies proprietary connector. The N-Type connector at the opposite end will match the polarity of the Nconnectors of the other outdoor antenna cabling system components.
The Antenna Cabling System ORiNOCO Surge Arrester ORiNOCO Surge Arrester The ”ORiNOCO Surge Arrester” (sometimes also referred to as “Lightning Protector”) can protect your sensitive ORiNOCO equipment from high-voltage surges caused by discharge and transients at the antennas. Figure A-1 Mounting the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester To mount the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester: 1. Determine a suitable location for the bracket (item B) as described in Chapter 2 “Preparing for Installation”. 2.
The Antenna Cabling System ORiNOCO Surge Arrester ! WARNING: To avoid damage to electronic equipment and your ORiNOCO equipment always apply the “ORiNOCO Surge Arrester” between the outdoor antenna installation and the Outdoor Router hardware or other computing device that is connected to the outdoor antenna(s).
The Antenna Cabling System Low-Loss Antenna Cable Low-Loss Antenna Cable The low-loss antenna cable is available in three standard lengths. Specifications 6m (20 ft) Antenna Cable. Specifications 15m (50 ft) Antenna Cable. Specifications 22m (75 ft) Antenna Cable. ■ ■ ■ ! CAUTION: To ensure you order the right cable length, carefully determine the distance between the intended locations of the Outdoor Router hardware and outdoor antenna. Table A-5 Specifications 6m (20 ft) Antenna Cable.
Table A-6 Specifications 15m (50 ft) Antenna Cable Mechanical Specifications Length Connectors1 Operating Temperature Diameter Weight Bend Radius Electrical Specifications Insertion Loss Total for this cable 1 0.22 dB/meter (6.8 dB/100 feet) < 4.
14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description 14 dBi Directional Antenna is a High-Gain ORiNOCO Antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This antenna is typically used in combination with ORiNOCO Outdoor Routers in Remote slave Mode. The 14 dBi Directional Antenna is a totally enclosed 16 element Yagi antenna that has been designed for point-to-point communications. It has a typical VSWR of 1.5:1 and is less than 2:1 over the entire frequency band.
14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description Mounting to a Mast To mount the antenna to a mast proceed as follows: 1. Verify if you have all the items listed below: ■ The ORiNOCO 2.4 GHz antenna ■ The 2 U-bolts and bolt heads provided ■ The 4 flat washers and 4 nuts provided ■ A socket wrench to tighten the nuts 2. Note the arrows on the mounting plate. 3. Mount the antenna with the arrows pointing up. 4.
14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description Mounting on a Flat Surface For mounting the antenna to a flat vertical surface, you must provide a smooth surface for the antenna mount. On wall surfaces such as brick, block or stucco, use an intermediate surface such as a plywood board or metal plate between the wall and antenna. The intermediate surface will need to be of sufficient strength to prevent distortion of the antenna base when the mounting hardware is tightened.
14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description ! CAUTION: Always use flat washers between the screws and the plastic mounting plate. Avoid overtightening nuts and screws to prevent damage to the mounting plate.
14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description Figure B-3 Azimuth Plane (Horizontal) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide B-5
14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description Figure B-4 B-6 Elevation Plane (Vertical) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications The Lucent Technologies 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band featuring an omnidirectional pattern with a nominal gain of 7 dBi. The pole-type antenna is enclosed in a weatherproof protective covering (“radome”). This vertically polarized antenna can be mounted to an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 65 mm (2.5 in).
7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications 4. Use the lock-washers (item E) and nuts (item F) to secure the bracket to the mast. Use a wrench to tighten the nuts and ensure the bracket will be fixed to the top of the mast. 5. Next feed the antenna cable of the 7 dBi omni-directional Base Station antenna (item A) through the hole of the mounting bracket. 6. Slide the antenna down, until its metal base is enclosed by the mounting bracket as pictured in Figure C-1.
7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Table C-1 Specifications 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Mechanical ■ Size ■ Mounting method Connector1 Electrical ■ Frequency Range ■ VSWR ■ Nominal Impedance ■ Gain ■ Polarization Antenna Environment ■ Operating Temperature ■ Wind/survival 43,2 cm (17 in.) Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and 65 mm (2.55 in.) Standard-N (female) 2.
7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure C-2 C-4 Azimuth Plane (Horizontal) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure C-3 Elevation Plane (Vertical) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide C-5
10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications The Lucent Technologies 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band featuring an omnidirectional pattern with a nominal gain of 10 dBi. This antenna is typically used in combination with ORiNOCO/Centrals in Master mode. The pole-type antenna is enclosed in a weatherproof protective covering (“radome”).
10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure D-1 Mounting the 10 dBi Antenna Table D-1 Specifications 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Mechanical ■ Size ■ Mounting method 91.4 cm (36 in.) Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and 51 mm (2.0 in.
10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure D-2 Azimuth Plane (Horizontal) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide D-3
10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure D-3 D-4 Elevation Plane (Vertical) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications The Lucent Technologies 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna is for the 2.4 GHz frequency band is a perfect match between the features of the: Directional Antennas described in Appendix B “14 dBi Directional Antenna” and Appendix F “24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna” Omni-Directional Antennas described in Appendix C “7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna” and Appendix D “10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna”.
12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure E-1 Mounting the 12 dBi Wide Angle Antenna 2. Assemble the angle adjustment brackets to the upper mounting bracket with 1/2” bolts, lock washers, flat washers and nuts. 3. Next assemble the angle adjustment brackets and lower mounting brackets to the antenna base plate with 1/2” bolts, lock washers, and nuts. This adjustment is for 0 degree mounting.
12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications Table E-1 Specifications 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Mechanical ■ Size (LxWxD) ■ Mounting method Connector1 Electrical ■ Frequency Range ■ VSWR ■ Nominal Impedance ■ Gain ■ Polarization Half-Power Beamwidth ■ Elevation Plane (vertical) ■ Azimuth Plane (horizontal) Antenna Environment ■ Operating Temperature ■ Wind/survival (mph) 181x53.7x76 cm (21.1x7.1x3.0 in.)) Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 35 mm (1.4 in.
12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure E-2 E-4 Azimuth Plane (Horizontal) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure E-3 Elevation Plane (Vertical) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide E-5
24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications The Lucent Technologies 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. The grid-type antenna that allows for either horizontal or vertical mounting on a antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 51 mm (2 in). For detailed specifications see Table F-1 on page F-5. This antenna is typically used in combination with ORiNOCO Outdoor Routers in Remote slave Mode.
24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications Kit Contents The 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna comes in two boxes with the following contents: PACKED IN FEED BOX: PACKED IN REFLECTOR BOX ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 Feed assembly 1 Sub-reflector 1 #6 x 1/2” stainless screw 2 Stainless 1/4 x 20 hex nuts 2 Stainless lock washers 2 Stainless carriage bolts 2 Reflector halves 2 Stainless U-bolts 2 Mast clamps 1 Mounting “L” shaped bracket 4 Keps nuts (4) #8-32 machine scre
24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure F-1 Assemble the Reflector 2. Place the sub-reflector on the front of the feed and secure with the #6 x 1/ 2”stainless screw. 3. Determine the polarity of the antenna (see Figure F-2). ■ Horizontal Polarity, (the reflector ribs and the sub reflector at the front end of the antenna are aligned horizontally). ■ Vertical Polarity: (the reflector ribs and the sub reflector at the front end of the antenna are aligned vertically).
24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications 5. Insert two carriage bolts from the front to attach. Figure F-3 Attach the mounting Bracket 6. Secure on the back with the lock washers and nuts as pictured in Figure F-3). 7. Re-check the dipole feed assembly for the proper polarity. 8. Attach the feed on the front with 2 carriage bolts. Secure on the back with the lock washers and nuts.
24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications ! WARNING: Tilted alignment is not suitable for environments where the antenna is subject to high wind conditions. 3. Place the U-bolt(s) around the mast as pictured in Figure F-3 on page F-4. 4. Slide the mast clamps over the U-bolts as pictured in Figure F-3 on page F-4. 5. Finally slide the “L”-Bracket over the U-bolts, and fasten the grid antenna to the U-bolts using the lock washers and nuts.
24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure F-4 F-6 Azimuth Plane (Horizontal) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications Figure F-5 Elevation Plane (Vertical) ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide F-7
Certified Outdoor Solutions Introduction As radio regulations differ between the various countries world-wide, not all of the outdoor solutions described in this ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide may be allowed in the country where you plan to install this equipment.
Certified Outdoor Solutions Introduction ! WARNING: At all times, it will be the responsibility of the end-user to ensure that an outdoor antenna installation complies with local radio regulations.1 The end-user must verify that: ■ The antenna installer is aware of these regulations. ■ The correct type of ORiNOCO card is used to connect the host device to the outdoor antenna installation.
Certified Outdoor Solutions Selecting the Right Card & Cables Selecting the Right Card & Cables To comply with local radio regulations, Lucent Technologies offers two types of ORiNOCO Cards, that can be used to connect a Outdoor Router or other computing device to an outdoor antenna installation: ■ ■ Standard black-colored ORiNOCO PC Card Red-colored ORiNOCO Fixed Wireless PC Card Also are the low-loss antenna cables available in various lengths and diameters: ■ 6 m (15 ft.) with a diameter of 5 mm (0.
Certified Outdoor Solutions Selecting the Right Card & Cables ETSI Regulated Countries In countries that adhere to the regulations as defined by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), France and Japan, you must select the card-type based upon the antenna and cable that will be used. ■ ■ ■ The 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna is not allowed in ETSI countries, france or Japan.
Certified Cable/Antenna Combinations FCC Antenna ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna 14 dBi Directional Antenna 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna1 1 6m (20 ft.) 5 mm (0.4 in.) NA NA NA NA NA Antenna Cable type 6m (20 ft.) 15m (50 ft.) 10 mm (0.4 in.) 10 mm (0.4 in.) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 25m (75 ft.) 10 mm (0.4 in.
Certified Cable/Antenna Combinations ETSI Antenna ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna 14 dBi Directional Antenna 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Table G-4 6m (20 ft.) 5 mm (0.2 in.) Yes (black card) Yes Yes Yes No Antenna Cable type 6m (20 ft.) 15m (50 ft.) 10 mm (0.4 in.) 10 mm (0.4 in.) Yes Yes (black card) Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No 25m (75 ft.) 10 mm (0.
Certified Outdoor Solutions Regulatory Information Regulatory Information The Lucent Technologies outdoor antenna solution must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions as described in this ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide. For country-specific approvals, please consult the flyer "Information to the User" that was shipped with your ORiNOCO PC Card.
Support & Warranty Technical Support If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, please consult the ORiNOCO website at: http://www.lucent.com/orinoco for: ■ ■ the latest software, user documentation and product updates the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Alternatively please contact your local authorized ORiNOCO reseller for Technical Support. Help us helping you by completing the ORiNOCO problem report form and include it with your e-mail or fax when contacting Technical Support.
Support & Warranty Warranty and Repair Warranty and Repair If it appears that your unit needs a repair or replacement, return to your Dealer/ Distributor in its original packaging. When returning a defective product for Warranty, always include the following documents: ■ ■ ■ The Warranty Repair card (last page of this appendix), and A copy of the invoice/proof of purchase Problem Report Form (see “Technical Support” on page H-1“).
Support & Warranty Warranty and Repair
Support & Warranty Warranty and Repair To be filled out by the User: Product Description: COMCODE (Product ID): Serial Number: Invoice Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Name: Title: Company: Address: City/State/Zipcode: Country: Telephone: Fax: Email: To be filled out by the Dealer/ Distributor: Dealer Name: Address: City/State/Zipcode: Country: Telephone: Fax: Warranty ❑ Yes Comment ❑ No Return Approval Reference: Reported Problem: ❑ Out-of-Box Failure ❑ Other Problem Description: ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installa
Index A Antenna alignment 2-12 cable A-9 cable routing 2-14 connecting 4-6 connectors C-3 mounting 4-5 mounting directional B-1 mounting omni-directional C-1 placement 2-8 Antenna Cable 15 m (50 ft) A-10 22m (75 ft) A-10 6 m (20 ft) A-9 routing 2-6 sealing connectors 4-7 Antenna Mast grounding 2-12 placement 2-11 requirements 2-11 wall (side) mount 2-11 Antenna Radiation Patterns B-5, B-6, C-4, C-5, D-3, D-4, E-4, E-5, F-6, F-7 Antenna, polarization 2-13 Azimuth Plane B-5, C-4 C Cable Assembly, specificati
Index I Information, diskettes 1-3 Information, finding additional 1-2 Installation, overview outdoor 2-8 Installation, site prerequisites 2-1 L Lightning Protector see Surge Arrester 2-5 specifications A-8 M Mounting directional antenna B-1 O OR Manager tool 2-12 User’s Guide 2-12 Wireless Link Test 2-13 ORiNOCO Surge Arrester A-7 Outdoor Router hardware 2-3 hardware installation 2-5 placement 2-3 Output Power 3-1 calculating 3-2 Clearance Factor 3-8 Remote Link Test see Wireless Link Test 2-12 Remote Ou
List of Figures Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 Figure 2-4 Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4 Figure A-1 Figure B-1 Figure B-2 Figure B-3 Figure B-4 Figure C-1 Figure C-2 Figure C-3 Figure D-1 Figure D-2 Figure D-3 Figure E-1 Figure E-2 Figure E-3 Figure F-1 Figure F-2 Figure F-3 Figure F-4 Figure F-5 ORiNOCO Point-to-Point Link ORiNOCO Point-to-Multipoint Link Overview Indoor Installation of the Outdoor Router Overview Indoor Installation Outdoor Router Client Potential Obs
List of Tables Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 B-1 C-1 D-1 E-1 F-1 G-1 G-2 G-3 G-4 Maximum Outdoor Range for FCC Products 3-5 Maximum Range for ETSI/FR/JP Products 3-6 Calculate the Cable Factor 3-7 FCC Outdoor Range with 10 m (33 ft.
