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EtherLeap User’s Manual LIMITED WARRANTY YDI Wireless (YDI) warrants that your device is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after initial purchase. YDI will, in this period of time, repair or replace, any YDI product returned to the factory, freight prepaid. The YDI warranty covers repairs or replacement (at YDI’s option) of the product only. YDI is not responsible for the cost of removal, reinstallation, or shipping to the place of repair.
EtherLeap User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Section 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Overview 1 Description ....................................................................................................................................1 EtherLeap Features ......................................................................................................................1 EtherLeap Kit ...................................................................................................
EtherLeap User’s Manual Section 1 Overview 1.1 Description The EtherLeapTM is a Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge that operates on the uncrowded license-free 24 GHz band. It was specifically created for RF hostile environments where the 2.4 and 5.8 GHZ bands have too much congestion or interference. It is designed to extend the reach of 10/100Base-T Ethernet networks through wireless connections where installation barriers and high cost make installing additional copper connections less desirable.
EtherLeap User’s Manual • • 1.3 Can be configured and monitored remotely from anywhere in the network Operating temperature range: -20°C to +60°C (excluding solar loading) EtherLeap Kit Each EtherLeap kit includes the following (refer to Figure 1.
EtherLeap User’s Manual Section 2 Installation 2.1 Introduction Please review the entire manual before powering up or deploying any EtherLeap. The EtherLeap comes pre-configured from factory for point-to-point layer-2 bridging operation. NOTE: 2.2 It is strongly recommended that you configure and test the units prior to deploying them in the field. Set up a “mini-network” that resembles your actual configuration as close as possible.
EtherLeap User’s Manual 2.5 Hardware Installation NOTE: All connectors must be properly water-proofed with all-weather electrical tape, Permagum, or equivalent. Do not use Silicon glue. The EtherLeap unit is installed by using an “X”-shaped adaptor bracket that is secured to the pole with a pole mounting bracket and a pole clamp. Figure 2.2 shows the components provided to mount the EtherLeap unit. Figure 2.
EtherLeap User’s Manual 3. Fasten the EtherLeap unit to the pole using pole clamp (C) and two M8 x 70L bolts, lock washer, and flat washer, as shown in Fig 2.4 (you may need to use two M8 x 40L bolts if you are fastening the EtherLeap to a 1.75” diameter pole). Tighten hardware (two places). Torque to 24 N-m (17.7 lb-ft). The pole mounting bracket (B) will accept pole diameters between 1.75” to 3” OD.
EtherLeap User’s Manual Figure 2.5 – Connecting the Outdoor Ethernet Cable to an EtherLeap Figure 2.6 – Plugging the Outdoor Ethernet Cable Plug Round Connector of the Outdoor Ethernet Cable Here 5. Attach the other end of the outdoor Ethernet cable to the Cat 5 DC Power Injector at port RJ-45 labeled “To ANT.” 6. Connect the Ethernet cable labeled “To PC or ROUTER” from the Cat 5 DC Power Injector to your computer or PC.
EtherLeap User’s Manual 2.6 Making Final Adjustment to Maximize Received Signal The purpose of these steps is to adjust the Line-of-Sight of the EtherLeap unit to maximize the main lobe signal level. During this process, the second EtherLeap unit at the far end of the link must also be at the same stage of the installation procedure and powered ON. 1.
EtherLeap User’s Manual Figure 2.8 – Final Line-of-Sight Adjustment and Signal Optimization Rotate in this plane for azimuth alignment Rotate in this plane for elevation alignment Azimuth adjustment bolts Elevation adjustment bolt Outdoor Ethernet Cable To AC input DC Power Injector RSSI display on laptop showing near and far end signal levels RJ-45 Network interface Version 1.
