Part Number 74432 (Print version) Part Number 74434 (CD version) MeshMAX 5054 Series Quick Install Guide
Page 2 Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless © 2008 Proxim Wireless, San Jose, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This User Guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved.
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Subscriber Module: One embedded module operating in the unlicensed 5 GHz band to enable high-speed backhaul ▪ Serial connection: used for entering commands in the Command Line Interface (CLI). LED indicator(s): dual LEDs used to indicate the power and operational states of the unit. AC power input: enables direct power from external AC power source. External antenna connectors (three): one for 2.4 GHz client access, one for 5 GHz Mesh operation, and one 5 GHz Subscriber operation.
A network connection ▪ Page 28 Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless To set the IP address dynamically, ensure that Dynamic is selected as the IP Address Type. The module will request its IP address from a DHCP server on your network. To set the IP address manually, ensure that Static is selected as the IP Address Type and fill in the IP Address and Subnet Mask suitable for the LAN subnet to which the uni is connected. Select the module for which you want to set the IP address and click Change.
Page 6 Cable Termination Kit Power Injector and Cord (1 ea.) Installation CD (1 ea.) Y-cable connector MeshMAX 5054 Unit A B C D E Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless Kit includes: A. RJ45 connectors (2) B. Sealing caps (2) C. Lock nut D. Sealing nut E. Grounding screws (2) Unless listed here, cables are not included with the unit. Note: Each shipment includes the items in the following table. Verify that you have received all parts of the shipment.
If prompted, create an account to gain access. 2. In the Search Knowledgebase field, enter 2763. Click Search. Click on the link in the Summary column to access the download page. Click on the appropriate link to download the software. 4. 5. 6. 7. Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless Click Commands > Update AP > via HTTP. The Update AP via HTTP screen will be displayed. 2. Page 26 Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter or Go. 1.
Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless Equipment is to be used with, and powered by, the power injector provided or by a power injector that meets these requirements: – UL-Listed/ITE (NWGQ) – Limited Power Source Output per UL/IEC 60950 – CE-marked – Approved for Power-over-Ethernet – Rated output, 48 Vdc/0.42 A – Pinout follows 802.
If necessary, disable the browser’s Internet proxy settings. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter or Go. This is either the dynamic IP address assigned by a network DHCP server or the static IP address you manually configured. See the Using ScanTool section above for information on how to determine the unit’s IP address and manually configure a new IP address, if necessary. The login screen appears. Enter the HTTP password in the Password field.
Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless Note the Ethernet and wireless MAC addresses of the unit, as well as the serial number. The serial number is required to obtain support from Proxim. Keep this information in a safe place. 2. Page 10 Unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping box. 1. Step 2: Unpack the Shipping Box Enter a static IP Address for the Mesh radio in the field provided. You must assign the unit a unique address that is valid on your IP subnet. Enter your network’s Subnet Mask.
▪ ▪ Click the Change button. The Change screen appears (see below). Click on the Web Configuration button at the bottom of the change screen. Proceed to the Logging In section, below. b. c. d. Click the Change button. The Change screen appears. b. Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless Highlight the entry for the unit you want to configure. a. If the Mesh radio has not been assigned an IP address (in other words, the unit is using its default IP address, 169.254.128.
Attach the extension arm (B) to mounting piece (A) with the screw, nut, and washers. Attach the mounting bracket (C) to extension arm (B) with the screw, nut, and washers provided. Tighten assembly (Torque 15 N∙m/130 in-lbs). 2. 3. 4. Page 12 Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless The following figure shows the full assembly attached to the unit. Attach the mounting plate (A) using the provided screws and washers (Torque 9 N∙m/75 in-lbs) 1.
Copyright © 2008 Proxim Wireless Follow the instructions displayed on the installer windows. 2. Page 20 Place the installation CD in a CD-ROM drive. The installer normally starts automatically. (If the installation program does not start automatically, click setup.exe on the installation CD). 1.
Connect the free end of the CAT5 cable to the “Data and Power Out” port on the power injector. To connect the unit through a hub or a switch to a PC, connect a straightthrough Ethernet cable between the network interface card in the PC and the hub, and between the hub and the RJ45 “Data In” port on the PoE adapter. 2. 3.
Stretch and wrap the tape around the connector tightly, starting below the connector cap and against the unit and wrapping in a clockwise direction. Wrap the tape once around the base of the connector cap (A). Continue to wrap the tape spirally around the connector in a clockwise direction, maintaining a 50% width overlap (B). Continue wrapping the tape spirally upward (C) until the tape extends onto the cable and you have used the entire length of tape.
Make sure that the red rubber gasket is still seated in the sealing cap of the sealing cap/lock nut assembly (B). Slide the sealing cap/lock nut assembly (B) over the RJ45 jack (A) and thread onto enclosure. Hand tighten first, then use a pipe wrench or similar tool to tighten one more quarter turn. 2. 3. Page 16 Steady Green Blinking Green LED State Power is on, Ethernet link is up. Ethernet link is down.
