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Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 1.1 1.2 Section 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 1 Installation 3 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................3 DC Power Injector ......................................................................................................................... 3 Power Supply ....................................................................
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Section 1 Overview 1.1 Description The Marquee™ Series is a powerful answer for customers seeking a reliable high-speed wireless connectivity solution. It provides the best features and wireless reach in the field by combining industry leading outdoor point-to-point (P-P) optimized software with its patented amplifier technology. Unlike other single band products, Marquee gives you the choice of installing a license-free 5.8 GHz, or a licensed 4.9 GHz network.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide 1.2 Marquee Kit Contents Each Marquee kit includes the following (refer to Figures 1.1a and b): • • • • • Outdoor radio with mounting hardware (two each) Surge protected Cat 5 DC Power Injector (two each) 110/240 VAC to 48 VDC power supply (two each) CD-ROM with Windows-based Configurator software User’s Manual A Terabeam outdoor Ethernet cable must be ordered separately per unit. Available lengths are 50, 100, 200, or 300 feet. Figure 1.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Section 2 Installation Safety Warning CAUTION 2.1 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment when installed as directed. The equipment should be installed and operated outdoors with fix-mounted antennas such that there will be a minimum of 2 meters of separation distance between the antenna and all persons during normal operation.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Figure 2.1 – Marquee LEDs (a) Flat Panel (FP) Version (b) Ruggedized (EX) Version N-Type Connector for External Antenna 2.5 Hardware Installation – FP Enclosure NOTE: All connectors must be properly water-proofed with all-weather electrical tape, Permagum, or equivalent. Do not use Silicon glue.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Figure 2.3 – Marquee FP Orientation (a) For Vertical Polarization (b) For Horizontal Polarization (A) (A) Circular Tab Polarization Arrow Polarization Arrow 1. Fit the pole mounting bracket (A) to the two studs protruding from the back of the Marquee FP unit according to the desired polarization, as shown in Figures 2.3a and b. Position the bracket so that the side that has the circular tab is pointing towards the center of the unit.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide 3. Turn the pivot adaptor bracket (B) so that the rectangular part is parallel with the surface of the Marquee FP. Fasten the Marquee unit to the pole using pole clamp (C), U-bolt (D), and two nuts, as shown in Fig 2.5. Tighten hardware (two places). The pole clamp (C) and U-bolt (D) will accept pole diameters between 0.75” to 1.5” OD. Figure 2.5 – Attaching the Marquee FP Unit to the Pole Max 1.5” (A) (C) Min 0.75” (D) (B) Proceed to Section 2.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide The antenna can be mounted either vertically or horizontally polarized. If you are using a Marquee with a 23 dBi FP attached antenna, the label located on the back of the unit shows an arrow indicating the antenna’s polarization (see Figures 2.7a and b). Please note that both ends of the link must use the same polarization. Be aware that most omni antennas are vertically polarized and if the Marquee EX is aimed at one, it must be installed vertically polarized, i.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Figure 2.8 – Detail Showing Assembly of Pole Mounting Bracket to Marquee EX B A Serrated Edges Figure 2.9 – Attaching the Marquee EX Unit to the Pole Slots for optional metal straps C Max 3.0” Min 1.0” Proceed to Section 2.7 – Cabling the Marquee (All Enclosures). 2.7 Cabling the Marquee (All Enclosures) 1.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide WARNING If DC Power is applied while you are attempting to insert the round connector into the jack, it is possible that, as you rotate the plug in an effort to find the key, DC power pins will momentarily touch the Ethernet pins. If this happens the Ethernet circuitry on the board will be damaged. Also, do not apply excessive pressure when you insert the round connector or the pins will pop out.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide 6. Connect the barrel plug of the power supply to the “DC Power” jack on the Cat 5 DC Power Injector, then plug the Power Supply into an AC outlet. Check that the red Power LED on the Marquee turns on. If there is traffic over the wireless medium the green Wireless Link LED should be flashing. If the Ethernet port is active the green Ethernet Link LED should be flashing. 7.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Figure 2.12 – Configurator Main Screen Local Marquee Remote Marquee 3. Login onto the local unit (Fig. 2.13). Click the Analyze tab, then click the Wireless Link Test button. The Enter IP Address window appears (Fig. 2.14). The IP address and the password should be correct since you just logged in. Click OK. Figure 2.13 – Login Screen Version 1.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Figure 2.14 – Enter IP Address Screen 4. Click the Wireless Link Test button. Again, the Enter IP Address window appears. Click OK. 5. The Select a Remote Link Partner window appears (Figure 2.15). Verify that you have the partner Marquee unit displayed in the box, click on it and then click the Link Test button (or double-click the partner unit). The Remote Test Link window is shown (Figure 2.16).
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Figure 2.16 – Remote Test Link Screen Maximize these levels 6. Using the Azimuth adjustment bolts (see Figure 2.17a or b), adjust the azimuth until the SNR readings for both ends of the link peak. Start with azimuth adjustment on the far end of the link first (if applicable). It is recommended that, in order to ensure the true maximum, you should adjust through the maximum SNR reading until the reading clearly drops and continues to drop to lower level sidelobes.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Figure 2.17a – Final Line-of-Sight Adjustment for Signal Optimization (FP Enclosure) Rotate in this plane for azimuth alignment Rotate in this plane for elevation alignment Elevation adjustment bolt Azimuth adjustment bolts (threaded on U-bolt behind plate) Figure 2.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Section 3 Configuration 3.1 Installing the Management Software The Windows-based Configurator software can be installed on a laptop or PC running Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT, or XP. This software has a GUI (Graphical User Interface), which makes it easy to use.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide 3.3 Configuring the Marquee The Marquee is shipped from factory pre-configured for operation and with the proper transmit power settings. The units are set with the following default IP addresses: Marquee Bridge P-P (2 each): 198.17.74.251 and 198.17.74.252 The default read/write password is public. Some of the parameters that you may need to change are the following: • • • IP addresses Read/Write password Radio frequency channel 1.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide 6. After you login successfully, the Setup screen appears. Click on the IP Host button. The IP Setup screen appears (see Figure 3.3). Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Router IP Address. Click OK. 7. Back to the Setup screen, click on the Interface Setup button. The corresponding screen appears (see Figure 3.4). Figure 3.3 – IP Setup Screen Figure 3.4 – Interface Setup Screen 8. Click on Setup 2. The IEEE 802.11 Setup screen appears (see Figure 3.5).
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide 10. The Marquee is optimized for a transmit rate of 24 Mbps and the transmit power is preset from factory with the proper value. 11. Click the Network ID button. The corresponding screen appears (see Figure 3.7). Select a number from 0 through 15 to identify your network. Both units in a link must be configured with the same Network ID value. 12. Click OK. Click OK again. 13. Click the System Access button. The corresponding screen appears (see Figure 3.8).
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Appendix A – Marquee Technical Specifications Table A.1 – Network Features Watchdog Reboot Timer DHCP Client & Server Static and Dynamic IP address NAT Ethernet bridge, IP router TurboCell Polling Protocol • Yes • Yes • Yes • Yes • Yes Yes RIP II Yes, 100% transparent (protocol independent) MAC address, Protocol ID Yes Yes DES (56-bit) Blowfish (128 bit) AES (128 Bit) [Upgradeable Q4 ‘04] Note: Encryption option lowers throughput since it is done in software.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Table A.
Marquee™ Point-to-Point Series User Guide Table A.5 – RF Features Operational Frequency Band Channels (user selectable) Over-The-Air Data Rate Throughput1 Modulation Scheme Radio Operation FCC Certified Transmit Output Power Receiver Sensitivity3 Maximum Receive Level 1 2 3 5.
