Intelligent Wireless Platform Contents Chapter 1 Preface 1 Chapter 2 Before you Begin 3 Chapter 3 Installation 7 Chapter 4 Mounting 15 Safety Precautions and Pre-installation Information • Safety Precautions • Required Tools and Cables • Package Contents Overview of the Installation Process • Typical Radio System Installation • Connections • Powering and Resetting the Unit Important Considerations when Choosing the Mounting Location • Link Distance • Signal Path Clear
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 1 - Preface This Installation Guide is for the networking professional who installs and manages the smartBridges’ Intelligent Nexus Platform of Wireless Backhauls, Access Points and Client devices. The smartBridges’ TOTAL series of products come with an integrated antenna contained within the enclosure for simple out-of-the-box installation.
Chapter 1 - Preface Technical Support Center Comprehensive technical support by dedicated smartBridges engineers is available to all customers through the smartBridges support center website. The website provides updated tools and documents to help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to smartBridges products and technologies. To access the technical support resources, please visit the support center website at http://www.smartbridges.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 2 - Before you Begin This chapter provides the safety precautions that you need to follow while installing and operating the smartBridges units. It contains the following sections: • • • Safety Precautions Required Tools and Cables Box Contents Safety Precautions For your safety and to achieve a proper working installation, please read and follow these safety precautions: 1.
Chapter 2 - Before you Begin 7. When installing the products, remember: a. Not to use a metal ladder. b. Not to work on a wet or windy day or when there is lightning. c. To dress properly: wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves and long sleeved shirt or jacket. 8. If any part of the equipment should come into contact with a power line, do not touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call your local power company to have it removed safely.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform 4. User Guide (Documentation CD) 5. Drilling Template 6. Mounting bracket 7. Quick Installation Guide (this document) 1 3 2 7 4 5 6 Figure 2-1 Photos of Accessories packed with TOTAL unit. Note: The smartBridges equipment shipping box is designed to be eco-friendly. 99.9% of packaging material by weight is bio-degradable.
Chapter 2 - Before you Begin 8. a An accessories pouch that contains the following items: a. M8 mm Anchor Hex nuts (4 pieces) b. M8 mm Anchor washers (4 pieces) c. M8X60 mm Anchor bolts (4 pieces) d. M8 mm SS nuts (4 pieces) e. M8 mm SS plain washers (4 pieces) f. M8 mm SS spring washers (4 pieces) g.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 3 – Installation This chapter provides the hardware installation information for smartBridges’ TOTAL series of products which come with an integrated antenna. It shows the steps for installation and connections of all the components before mounting in the outdoor location.
Chapter 3 - Installation PoE Injector Connections After grounding the PoE Injector, it can be mounted on a wall or secured otherwise in an accessible location. Figure 3-3 illustrates the placement of the RJ11 and RJ45 cables. Figure 3-3 PoE Injector Indicators and Connectors Connecting the PoE Injector: 1. Connect the PoE Injector to the power module via the PWR IN RJ11 jack (see Figure 3-3). u n w i r i n g o u r w o r l d ™ 2.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Figure 3-4a Connections on the PRO TOTAL unit u n w i r i n g Figure 3-4b Connections on the airHaul and airPoint Nexus TOTAL 241 units (Low Band) o u r w o r l d ™
Chapter 3 - Installation Figure 3-4c Connections on the airHaul and airPoint Nexus TOTAL 551 units (High Band) u n w i r i n g o u r w o r l d ™ Figure 3-4d Connections on the airClient Nexus TOTAL 241 (Low Band) and airClient Nexus TOTAL 551 (High Band) units 10 Figure 3-4e Connections on the airClient TOTAL 241 (Low Band) unit
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform RJ45 Cable Connection: 1. Remove the RJ45 connector pin from the cable using pliers or other tool and pass the cable through the ETH gland outer and inner covers as shown in figure 3-5. 2. Remove 5mm of the outer shield cover for each colored inner cable and trim them. 3. Match the color of each cable sequentially to the other end with respect to the connector pin number and place it in the connector slot. 4.
Chapter 3 - Installation Antenna Connections The TOTAL series of products provides the flexibility of using an external antenna through the N-Connector. Note: This is not applicable for the airClient Nexus TOTAL (sB3413 and sB3414) which do not have an external antenna connector. To connect the external antenna: 1. Connect the antenna RF cable to the correct N-Connector (please see Figure 3-4a/b/c/e).
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform and log in to the unit using the Web GUI. It is recommended that the unit be configured and tested on the bench before mounting in the outdoor location to ensure that it is performing satisfactorily. Please refer to the relevant product User Guide for configuration information. You can access the User Guide from the support center website at http://www.smartbridges.
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Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 4 - Mounting This section describes how to physically mount the smartBridges’ TOTAL series of products on the site. The chapter contains the following sections: • Important Considerations when Choosing the Mounting Location 1. Link Distance 2. Signal Path Clearance (Fresnel Zone) • Mounting the TOTAL Unit 1. Tower or Pole Mounting 2.
Chapter 4 - Mounting • Physical environment - Clear, open areas provide better radio range than enclosed, crowded areas. Physical obstructions such as buildings, trees, or hills can hinder performance of wireless devices. Avoid locating the TOTAL unit where there is an obstruction between the sending and receiving antennas. 1. Link Distance If there is no obstacle in the signal path, the maximum link distance depends primarily on the type of antenna and the free space path loss.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Table 4-1 (below) is a guide to determine the amount of clearance to leave around the signal path. Install the bridge or external antenna where obstacles along the propagation path, including the ground, are no closer than these values. Table 4-1 Fresnel Zone Clearance Guidelines for Frequencies Total Path Length in Miles (kilometers) Clearance Radius around Signal path in Feet (meters) 2.4GHz Clearance Radius around Signal Path in Feet (meters) 5.x GHz 4 (6) 27.
Chapter 4 - Mounting Mounting the Equipment The TOTAL unit is shipped with mounting hardware that accommodates tower, mast or rooftop installations. This section describes the mounting process for each installation. The unit must be professionally installed. The installer must understand wireless techniques, antenna alignment, adjustment and grounding techniques. The TOTAL unit is designed for a quick and simple out-of-the-box installation.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform 3. Loosen the M14 HEX nut and adjust the vertical and horizontal alignment of the unit to point towards the remote base station. 2. Wall Mounting Follow these steps to wall mount the TOTAL unit using the same wall/pole mounting plate: 1. Choose a location on the wall where you are going to install the unit. 2. Mark the drill hole locations on the wall using the template provided. 3. Drill the wall to a depth of 2 inches (50 mm) with a 0.3 inch (8mm) diameter. 4.
Chapter 4 - Mounting Changing the Antenna Polarization Some interference problems can be solved by changing the antenna polarization (for TOTAL backhauls and client devices only). To change the polarization from horizontal to vertical or vice versa, loosen the M14 HEX nut and rotate the unit by 90 degrees while ensuring that the LED display panel remains on the lower side. Refer to the Antenna Polarization label located on the back of the unit when changing polarization.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 5 - Antenna Alignment This section covers the antenna alignment process to achieve the best radio link performance. The goal when positioning the unit is to align the antenna for maximum signal strength. In addition, TOTAL radio units incorporate RSSI Audio Tone to simplify the antenna alignment process. The RSSI Audio tone is convenient to use and adequate for most installations. A built-in speaker is provided to monitor the RSSI Audio tone.
Chapter 5 - Antenna Alignment Overview Aligning the Antenna Using RSSI Audio Tone 3 Figure 5-1 Aligning the Unit To position the antenna using the RSSI Audio tone, follow these steps: 1. Slowly pan the unit to the left and right of the signal path and monitor the RSSI Audio Tone for peaks in signal strength.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Appendix A - Declarations of Conformity This chapter provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for smartBridges’ Intelligent Nexus Platform of wireless backhauls, access points and client devices.
Declarations of Conformity • • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. • Note: To meet regulatory restrictions, the TOTAL series of radio equipment uses N type antenna connector and the external antenna must be professionally installed. Channel This equipment marketed in USA is restricted by firmware to only operate on 2.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. smartBridges’ TOTAL series of radio equipment is certified by the requirements of RSS-210 issue 5, RSP 100, and RSS 102 for 5-GHz spread spectrum devices.
Declarations of Conformity The following CE mark is affixed to the TOTAL radio equipment. The following smartBridges wireless LAN products use Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM) radio technology.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform EN 300.328 – General EMC requirements: 2.4 GHz ISM Band Compliance with UK’s regulatory body OFCOM standards – EMI (5.725 to 5.
Declarations of Conformity this device prior to deploying the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interferences caused by unauthorized use or modification of the devices included in the manufacturer’s kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by the manufacturer. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Appendix B – Warranty Information smartBridges Limited Warranty, Disclaimer of Warranty, and End User License Agreement Check latest agreement at URL http://www.smartbridges.com/support/warranty.
Warranty Information all such matters and proof of purchase might be required. In no event does smartBridges warrant that the Software is error free or that Customer will be able to operate the Software without problems or interruptions.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform License. Conditioned upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, smartBridges or its subsidiary licensing the Software grants to Customer a nonexclusive and nontransferable license to use for Customer’s internal business purposes the Software and the Documentation for which Customer has paid the required license fees.
Warranty Information To the extent required by law, and at Customer’s written request, smartBridges shall provide Customer with the interface information needed to achieve interoperability between the Software and another independently created program, on payment of smartBridges’ applicable fee, if any.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform General Terms Applicable to the Limited Warranty Statement and End User License Disclaimer of Warranty.
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