USER Guide Shock-WAV™ OUTdoor Wi-Fi Signal Booster For use with the Motorola AP-5181 Model Number: SWM-1000-O
Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster Model Number: SWM-1000-O INSTALLATION GUIDE © 2009 by Luxul Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be modified or adapted in any way, for any purposes without permission in writing from Luxul Wireless, Inc. (Luxul). The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Luxul reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.
SHOCK-WAV SIGNAL BOOSTER USER GUIDE Contents 1 - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.
1 - INTRODUCTION The Luxul Wireless Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster is designed to complement and enhance the performance of the Motorola AP-5181 Wireless Access Point (WAP). When combined with the AP-5181 and approved antenna, it delivers up to the maximum transmit power allowed by the FCC (EIRP of 36dBm), resulting in a farther reaching and higher performing network.
SHOCK-WAV SIGNAL BOOSTER USER GUIDE • Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces. • Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other weather conditions that could cause a power surge. • Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that ambient temperatures meet equipment operation specifications. • Products outside the approved configurations may be in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 1.
The output power of the amplifier is set and tested during manufacturing. There are no user modifiable parameters in the amplifier. The Luxul Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster incorporates a Digital Automatic Gain Control (D-AGC) that ensures a consistent and approved output power. Please reference section 4 for installation instructions.
SHOCK-WAV SIGNAL BOOSTER USER GUIDE 3.2 Package Contents The Luxul Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster consists of the following: One Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster One 36” (914.4mm) N-Male to N-Male cable Two Weather proof RJ45 connector kit Four Phillips Pan Head Mounting screws 3.
Cables: This Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster is FCC certified for use with various antenna options (see section 3.5). In order to comply with FCC certification, cables connecting the device to the antenna must be no less than 1 foot in length. Luxul Wireless offers a variety of cable lengths that can be purchased separately and used in conjunction with the Shock-WAV device.
SHOCK-WAV SIGNAL BOOSTER USER GUIDE 4.2 Connecting the Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Boosters are connected between the AP-5181 and the antenna. For better coverage, use Luxul Wireless X-WAV Antennas. A list of certified antennas can be found in section 3.5. NOTE: The primary and secondary radio ports are identified by dots under the “RADIO” label. One dot for the primary port, and two dots for the secondary.
4.3 Connecting Power Over Ethernet CAUTION: Using the wrong power solution (including a POE system used with a legacy Motorola access point) could severely damage the Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Booster and void the product warranty. WARNING!: Do not attempt to connect or disconnect any components while the Motorola AP-5181 WAP or Shock-WAV Signal Booster are plugged into power.
SHOCK-WAV SIGNAL BOOSTER USER GUIDE (Consult your Motorola Documentation for more information on the AP-5181 WAP and the AP-PSBIAS-5181-01R POE injector). NOTE: Your Data/PWR Out Ethernet cable should not exceed a maximum length of 328’ (100 meters). 4.4 Setting the AP-5181 to the Primary Antenna Port Consult your AP-5181 documentation to access the Radio Configuration Software to configure Radio 1 to use only the Primary Antenna Port. Using the Left side navigation tree, navigate to the Radio 1 (802.
5.1 Antenna Deployment Be sure you place the antenna so there is a minimum of 2 feet (.6 meters) of open space around it. Refer to Figure 6 for examples of antenna deployment.
SHOCK-WAV SIGNAL BOOSTER USER GUIDE 5.2 Antenna Direction For maximum coverage it is important to have your antenna pattern radiating in the correct direction. If the antenna is tipped at an angle, the pattern will radiate out at that angle. See Figure 5.2.1 for an example of pattern radiation. RADIO 1 PRIMARY PORT POWER TX/RX POE IN POE OUT RADIO PRIMARY 1 PORT POWER TX/RX POE IN POE OUT Figure 5.2.
6.1 Health and Safety Recommendations Warnings for the use of Wireless Devices: Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres: You are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices in fuel depots, chemical plants etc. and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders).
SHOCK-WAV SIGNAL BOOSTER USER GUIDE Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations: To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop of similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons. 6.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
