Exhibit 8 Installation and Operation Manual FCC ID: PHX-MMDS-CPE6 Exhibit 8 Installation and Operation Manual NextNet® Wireless, Inc. 9555 James Ave.
Installing and using the Expedience Outdoor Subscriber Unit (OSU) Broadband Wireless Access System This document is intended for use by professional equipment installers. Subscribers of the high speed Internet service should not attempt to install the OSU.
Expedience and LinkMonitor are trademarks of NextNet Wireless, Inc. Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Part number: 104-0055-0002 ©2002-2004 NextNet Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS GUIDE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS GUIDE ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
CONTENTS Welcome ..............................................................................................1 Before you begin ..................................................................................1 Additional material required for installation .....................................................1 Pre-installation planning ......................................................................................1 Connecting the OSU to a computer ..................................................
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Welcome This document describes how to install and use the Expedience outdoor subscriber unit (OSU) to obtain wireless high-speed Internet access. Subscribers can connect the OSU to a computer or to a small office/home office (SOHO) local area network (LAN) through a hub, switch, or router. This document is intended for use by professional equipment installers. Subscribers of the high-speed Internet service should not attempt to install the OSU.
• Locate the components shipped with the OSU device. Table 1 lists these components. Table 1 Installation kit components Component Part number Quantity OSU device (vertical) —OR— OSU device (horizontal) Mounting bracket 1/4 X 2" lag bolt, hex HD, grade 2 Galv. 1/4-20 X .
Figure 2 illustrates the OSU package contents. Components are not to scale. Hex bolt (2) Lag bolt (4) Power supply Double tab washer (1) Flat washer (6) Split lock washer (2) Utility software CD-ROM Power cord Mounting bracket OSU Ethernet/power cable Figure 2 OSU package contents Connecting the OSU to a computer This section describes how to connect the OSU to a computer.
4 Connect the power cord to standard household power. Connect the OSU power/Ethernet cable and the computer’s Ethernet cable to the appropriate jack opening in the dual RJ-45 power supply cord. 5 Adjust the OSU to obtain the strongest service provider signal. 6 Ensure that the computer is set up to automatically obtain an IP address. 7 Connect to the Internet. Cabling overview Figure 3 illustrates the routing of the ground wire, the RJ-45 Ethernet cable, and the OSU power/Ethernet cable.
Installing the OSU This section describes how to find an appropriate installation location for the OSU and how to install the OSU on the building. Selecting an installation location for the OSU It is recommended that you determine the optimum installation location for the OSU before physically mounting the OSU to the building. There are two methods you can use to determine the best installation location for the OSU.
Attach the mounting bracket to the outside of the building 1 Where possible, install the OSU on the side of the building that has the greatest exposure to the communications tower of the service provider. The service provider can provide information about tower locations that can provide the OSU with greatest signal exposure. 2 Install the mounting bracket to the building. The bracket (like the OSU) must be installed vertically. • Drill the two top holes 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) apart.
Figure 5 provides dimensions for drilling holes into the side of the building. 2X 1.25 2X 7.
Setting the OSU inside the mounting bracket Note: The OSU must be installed vertically. The OSU has a peg on top, and a peg on bottom. The upper and lower pegs snap into the mounting bracket’s peg holes. Peg hole Adjustment arch Figure 6 Adjustment arch and peg hole in mounting bracket To install the OSU in the mounting bracket: 1 You must install the OSU vertically. To do so, make sure the bottom of the OSU faces the earth. This is the side of the OSU labelled with a sticker “MOUNT THIS SIDE DOWN”.
Figure 8 illustrates how the screw, split lock, flat washer and double-tab washer are put together. Bolt, coated with anti-seize compound Split lock washer Flat washer Top of unit Bracket Bottom of unit Solid ground wire Double tab washer Flat washer Split lock washer Bolt, coated with anti-seize compound Figure 8 Mounting bracket screw assembly 1 For the top of the mounting bracket, assemble the bolt (coated with anti-seize compound), split lock washer and flat washer as shown in Figure 8.
5 On the bottom are of the mounting bracket, partially tighten the bolt on the bottom of the OSU. 6 Plug in the circular end of the Ethernet/power cable in the bottom of the OSU. Provide strain relief by making a loop in the cable and strapping it to the lower part of the mounting bracket. Note: You will fully tighten both bolts in the section, “(Optional) Finding the strongest service provider signal” on page 12.
Installing a data line protector It is recommended that you use a data line protector to connect the OSU to the user’s LAN or computer. The data line protector provides protection against static electricity and momentary lightning surges on the OSU cable and the subscriber’s LAN, to the OSU, the user’s computer, and other devices that may be connected to the local Ethernet LAN. The recommended data line protector can be ordered from NextNet Wireless, using the part number 585-9000-3414.
Plugging in the power supply 1 Plug the RJ-45 cord from the OSU into the jack labelled “OSU/power” on the power supply. 2 Use a standard, category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the computer to the jack labelled “computer” on the power supply. Caution: Make sure that the RJ-45 cable from the OSU and category 5 Ethernet cable to the computer or network hub are connected to the correct jacks as described in the section “Installing a data line protector‚” in this manual.
The Expedience LinkMonitor window appears (Figure 11). Figure 11 Expedience LinkMonitor window Using the software-assisted method to find the strongest signal Note: It is beneficial to have two people perform this procedure if you want to use the subscriber’s computer instead of your own laptop computer. One person will monitor software statistics inside the building. The other person will rotate the OSU outside the building.
6 Remembering the strongest signal reported, re-orient the front of the OSU in the direction that the OSU was pointed when the strongest signal was found. 7 Tighten the bolts fully that hold the OSU in place. 8 Return to the LinkMonitor program. Click Stop Scan. Using the sound (auditory) method to find the strongest signal To use the sound (auditory) method to find the strongest signal: 1 Install the LinkMonitor program as described in the section “Installing the LinkMonitor program” on page 12.
6 Perform one of the following: • To set up the host computer to dynamically receive an IP address from the service provider, activate the Obtain an IP Address automatically radio button. • To set up the host computer to have a static IP address: a Activate the Use the following IP address radio button. b In the Use the Following IP Address group, complete the fields, as appropriate. 7 To close the windows, click OK. 8 Turn off your computer.
Configuring IP address assignment for routers For instructions on how to assign a static IP address to a router, or to set up the router to use DHCP to receive an IP address, refer to the documentation that accompanied the device. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet: Start your Internet browser, and try to open a few Internet sites. • If you can open numerous sites, enjoy your new, high-speed service.
Connecting the OSU to a network Note: Use only one OSU on a network. Do not use multiple OSUs on the same network. To directly connect the OSU to a computer, use an Ethernet cable (also known as a straightthrough cable). However, to connect the OSU to a hub or switch, use an Ethernet cable appropriate for your network device. This might be a straight through or cross-over cable, depending on how your network device switches signals.
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FCC information NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Limits detailed below. A minimum of 20 centimeters (8 inches) separation between the OSU and the operator and all other persons should be maintained.
Responsible Party: NextNet Wireless, Inc. 9555 James Ave. South Suite 270 Bloomington, MN 55431 952-929-4008 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
INDEX A anti-seize compound 1 C cable diagram 4 computer NIC requirement 1 cross-over cable 16 O OSU bottom 8 choosing installation location 1 connecting to network 16 installing inside mounting bracket 8 minimum separation distance of equipment and persons 19 package components 2 G ground wire connecting 10 grounding rod 1 grounding wire recommended 1 P part numbers list 2 R I IP address renewing 16 IP address (host computer) refreshing 16 L LAN connecting to OSU 16 LinkMonitor program 12 RJ-45 cab
