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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents 1. MicroRed System Overview …………………………………………………..………………..5 1.1. MicroRed Radio ……………………………………….……………………………………..6 2. Installing the MicroRed System ……………………………………………..……………….7 2.1. Package Contents ………..…………………….……………………………………..7 2.2. Installation of the Radio ……………………………………………………………………..7 2.2.1. Mounting the MicroRed Radio ..………………………………………………..7 2.2.2. Antenna Specification and Installation ..……………………………………….9 2.2.3. Connecting the cables ..………………………………………………………….11 2.2.4.
1. MicroRed System Overview The MicroRed systems operate on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b & 802.11g modes. MicroRed has single radio AP, AP-Client with WDS support. The MicroRed radio operates either in 2.4 or in 5.8GHz frequency bands. The below figure illustrates a typical installation of MicroRed radio with external antenna.
1.1. MicroRed Radio MicroRed System comprises the following units: • MicroRed Outdoor Unit (ODU) with N-Type connector for connecting the external antenna and weatherproof RJ-45 connector to connect the Ethernet cable which comes from PoE. The ODU is attached to a mast/ pole using a mounting kit, which is supplied with the unit. • Passive PoE: This is an indoor device, and this is the interface unit between the ODU and the User. • Power Adapter: This adapter converts 11-240VAC to -48VDC.
2. Installing the MicroRed System 2.1. Package Contents The MicroRed packages include the following items: • • • • • • • MicroRed Outdoor Radio Mast/ Pole Mounting Kit MicroView NMS Installation CD Weather-proof RJ45 boot connector for ODU 110/240V Power Adapter with 2-prong connector cable Passive PoE Antenna as per order (i.e., either 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz) Component Inspection: • • Carefully unpack the MicroRed Radio package and inspect the unit for physical damage.
____________________________________________________________ Prior to connecting the cable to MicroRed radio, the protective earth terminal (screw) of the radio must be connected to an external protective ground conductor or to a grounded mast. Warning Only a qualified person using the proper safety equipment should climb the antenna mast/ pole. Only trained professional installer should be used when installing or dismantling radios and masts.
2.2.2. Antenna Specification and installation Antenna Specifications: 2.4GHz Antenna Frequency Range VSWR Antenna Type Gain Polarization Maximum Power Vertical Beam-width Horizontal Beam-width Impedance Connector Length Diameter Wind Survival 2400 – 2500MHz ≤ 2.0 Collinear 10dBi Vertical 50W 150 3600 50Ω Fixed N-Female 610mm 20mm 150 MPH 5.
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2.2.3. Connecting the cables Connect the N-Male to N-Female 50 Ohm Coax cable in between the MicroRed radio and Antenna as shown in below figure.
Connect an Ethernet cable with standard RJ-45 connector to the MicroRed Radio as shown in below figure. The other end of the cable goes the PoE, which is located in NOC (Network Operations Centre).
2.2.4. 2.3. Connecting the PoE Radio Configuration After installing the unit, refer to configuration manual for MicroRed radio configuration. Refer Chapter-2 and Chapter-3 for basic network configuration and Chapter-5 for wireless configuration.
