WBSn-2400 and WBSn-2450 System Manual
Chapter 2 - Base Station InstallationLocation Selection Guidelines
Chapter 2 - Base Station Installation
Location Selection Guidelines
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Installation tools and materials.
2.1.3
Optional Accessories
Extender kit (for details see
“Attaching an Extender to the Post Clamp (optional)” on page 13
2.2
Location Selection Guidelines
Prior to installation of the Base Station equipment, select a suitable installation site. Choose a site that
supports the physical characteristics of the unit and is in accordance with the unit's environmental and
power requirements.
Consider the following when planning the installation:
The location of the indoor PoE Injector should take into account its connection to the power source
and to the data networking equipment.
When selecting the location intended for the outdoor BS equipment make sure to allow easy access
for installation, replacement or maintenance purposes.
Consider the maximum cable length specified for the units. Make sure that the length of the cables is
sufficient to reach their destination connection.
The base stations are pole or wall mounted. For pole mounted units, ascertain the existence of
potential posts or poles to which the base station could be attached. Consider the axis of the post, its
placement, and whether extenders are required.
The front panel of a base station with sector antenna(s) (WBSn-2400-S, WBSn-2450-S,
WBSn-2450-OS, WBSn-2450-SO and WBSn-2450-SHD) should be directed towards the area intended
to be covered, with maximum possible lines of sight for client locations.
INFORMATION
Even where grounding and lightning protection is not mandatory according to applicable regulation
and national codes, it is highly recommended to ensure that the outdoor units are grounded and
suitable lightning protection devices are used so as to provide protection against voltage surges and
static charges.
It is recommended to install a well grounded lightning rod above the BS and a suitable lightning
protection device at the point of entry to the indoor structure. In a lightning prone area it is
recommended to install another lightning protection device close to the Ethernet port of the base
station. Only Gigabit PoE lightning protection devices should be used with this equipment.
For more information on lightning protection techniques you may consult with Alvarion’s technical
experts.
The following sections describe an installation without any lightning protection devices. For
installations with lightning protection device(s), additional cable segments prepared following relevant
instructions will be required.
NOTE!
For specific information about selecting the locations for WBSn-2450-SHD units in high density
environments refer to the High Density Wi-Fi Solution Guidelines document.
