Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide Teletronics International Extended Range Amplified Wireless LAN System (For Cisco Aironet 350 Series Wireless Product) System Description, Configuration and Installation Guide Teletronics International Inc. 1803 Research Blvd.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................5 1.1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...........................................................................................................................................5 1.2 WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE ....................................................................................................
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide TABLE INDEX Table 1-1: Table 1-2: Table 2-1: Table 2-2: Table 3-1: Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 1 W Amplifier and Antenna Type.............................7 Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 500 mW amplifier and Antenna Type.......................8 1-Watt SmartAmp Power Amplifier Specifications ..........................................................................12 500 mW SmartAmp Power Amplifier Specifications ..........................
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide 1 Introduction 1.1 About this Guide This guide provides a system technical description and generalized overview of the Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN System engineered for exclusive use with the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Wireless product. It also sets forth the mandatory technical parameters, installation specifics, warnings, and configuration steps necessary for professional wireless system installation.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide FCC Part 15 rules and specifications are designed to limit harmful interference in a residential and commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and operated according to the instructions provided in this manual. Proper installation and operation is no guarantee against interference.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide Table 1-1: Types Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 1 W Amplifier and Antenna Specified Antenna Gain (dBi) Maximum Cisco Aironet Radio Output Power (dBm) Maximum Amplifier Output Power (dBm) Minimum Cable Length (dB loss) Between Antenna & Power Amplifier for LMR 600/LMR 400 Maximum Extended Range WLAN System EIRP (dBm) Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Distance cm (inches) 12 100mW (+20dBm) 1 Watt (+30dBm) 150’/98’ (6.6 dB) 35 20cm (7.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide Table 1-2: Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 500 mW amplifier and Antenna Types Antenna Part# (Antenna Type) ANT-O2412 (Omni directional) Specified Antenna Gain (dBi) 12 Maximum Cisco Aironet Radio Output Power (dBm) Maximum Amplifier Output Power (dBm) Minimum Cable Length (dB loss) Between Antenna & Power Amplifier for LMR 600/LMR 400 Maximum Extended Range WLAN System EIRP (dBm) Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Distance cm (inches) 100mW (+20
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide WARNING: When using the Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN System in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), it is the responsibility of the professional installer to ensure that only the configurations shown in Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 above and elsewhere described in this manual are used. The use of any other configuration other than those listed herein is expressly forbidden in accordance with FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide • • Access Point unit (AIR-AP352E2R); Multifunction Bridge unit (AIR-BR350) * The above listed Cisco Aironet 350 Series products when used separately from the Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN System are covered under an FCC Grant of Authorization and Compliance under the manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc., FCC ID: LDK102040. 2.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide The Teletronics Extended Range Amplified Wireless LAN System configurations available for use with the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Wireless products are: • 1 W outdoor amplifier system: o o o o o o o o o o • 500 mW outdoor amplifier system: o o o o o o o o o o 2.4.1 12dBi Omni directional 9dBi Omni directional 8dBi Omni directional 19dBi Patch 18dBi Patch 15dBi Patch 12dBi Patch 24dBi Grid 18dBi Grid 20.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide The SmartAmp power amplifier specifications and input drive level for desired output power levels are specified in Tables 2-1 and 2-2 for each different power output model below: Table 2-1: 1-Watt SmartAmp Power Amplifier Specifications Operating Range Operating Mode Transmit Output Power Transmit Input Power Transmit Gain Receive Gain Frequency Flatness Noise Figure Lightening Protection DC Surge Protection LED indicators on Amp Operating Temperature Power Supp
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide The unit can be used in combination with different types of cables as listed in the following table. The length of the cable between the amplifier and the antenna should respect the cable loss listed in Table 1-1 for the 1 W amplifier, and Table 1-2 for the 500 mW amplifier, in order to maintain FCC compliance. Table 2-3: Nominal Loss Characteristics for Different Cables Nominal Loss Characteristics For Different Cables (Decibels per hundred feet at 2.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide 3 Configuring the Extended Range Amplified WLAN System 3.1 Setting the Cisco Aironet Channel Settings The Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN System is approved for operation on seven (7) US and Canada 802.11b operating frequency channels. These seven channels are a subset of the 11 US/Canada standard IEEE 802.11 channels.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide 3.2 Configuring the Cisco Aironet Radio Unit Antenna Connection Port The Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN Antenna System can only be used with the Cisco Aironet 350 Series wireless products that are designed for use with an external antenna connection capability. Specifically, these Cisco Aironet 350 Series products include the AIR-AP352E2R Access Point unit, and the AIR-BR350Bridge units.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide The wireless LAN installer should refer directly to the Cisco Aironet product equipment User Guide and Installation Manual for proper configuration procedures in setting the required Cisco radio unit output power level.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide 4.1.4 Installation Site Survey Prior to installing the Extended Range Amplified WLAN System, the site platform targeted for installation must be surveyed for engineering design and installation.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide WARNING: Before performing any of the following steps, ensure there are no power lines within 50 feet of the installation site. If a mast should fall during installation or during operation, contact with any power line may result in fire and can be fatal. WARNING PATCH & OMNI ANTENNAS: The Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN Systems are designed for antenna mounting in open areas such as on rooftops or building interior or exterior walls.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide 4.2.1 Installing and Cabling the Antenna and Amplifier Unit The steps listed below are applicable for the Fixed Site Extended Range Amplified WLAN System. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Attach the (installer provided) antenna mast assembly and mounting hardware to a solid structure on the building (i.e., the roof top, concrete bulkhead, vent pipe, etc.).
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide 4.2.2 Installing and Connecting the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Radio Device The installation method used for installing the Cisco Aironet device (i.e. 350 Series Access Point or Bridge unit) depends upon the site facility to be fitted with the device. The WLAN installer is directed to follow the basic hardware mounting and installation instructions described within the product’s User Guide and Installation Manual.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 list the following antenna types: • Omni-directional antennas have a 360-degree coverage pattern on a horizontal plane for multipoint and mobile applications where wide coverage is desired. • Directional antennas (Patch, Grid, Dish) concentrate the coverage pattern in one direction. This produces a conical-shaped main lobe. The antenna directionality is specified by the angle of the beam width.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide 1. Power is being applied to the Cisco Aironet wireless radio components. 2. Ethernet Activity is being indicated by the Cisco Aironet radio unit Indicator Light. 3. AP or Client association status is being indicated by the Cisco Aironet radio unit Association Status Indicator Light. 4. The Cisco Aironet radio unit Radio Activity Indicator Light is indicating radio activity.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide APPENDIX A: ACRONYM LIST AP DSSS FCC IEEE IEEE 802.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide APPENDIX B: WIRELESS OVERVIEW IEEE 802.11b Overview Since the early 1970’s, the basic technology has been in place for LANs to blossom in both the public and private sectors. Standard LAN protocols, such as Ethernet, operate at relatively high speeds using inexpensive connection hardware to bring digital networking to almost any computer. Until recently however, LANs were limited to the physical, hard-wired infrastructure of the building.
Extended Range Amplified WLAN System Guide and fixed sites. The Extended Range Amplified WLAN Systems that we will be using have been certified for compliance with Part 15 of FCC regulations and are authorized for use with the proposed wireless network. Nevertheless, it will be important to bear in mind that communication quality will largely depend on the ability to maintain clear LOS between the elements comprising the network.
