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User’s Manual for Node M and Node C
Network Elements
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2.3. QUICK START CHECKLIST
Read the health and safety warnings in chapter
1.2 Health and Safety Warnings .
Setting up the Node M/C is quick and easy. The following step-by-step
procedure provides a quick overview for a correct setup and optimization.
a. Required Equipment
Node M or Node C
donor antenna
coverage antenna(s) or DAS
coaxial feeder cable
connectors (RF, mains)
laptop (Win XP or Win 2000) with connection and mains cable
standard Ethernet cable (CAT5) (see chapter 3 Connection Setup )
b. Required Information
Make sure to have the following information at hand:
important on-site conditions (e.g. BTS location, mains supply, etc.)
channels to be enhanced/ amplified
pilot power to total power ratio
data of mandatory fields of Connectivity and Upload page see user's
manual for Node software.
c. Procedure
1. Install the donor (linear polarized recommended) and coverage antennas.
2. Install the feeder cable from the Node M/C to the antennas.
3. Install the Node M/C (see chapter
4.1 Mechanical Installation )
)
Note: Take care to ground the unit correctly as instructed in chapter 4.2.2
Grounding.
4. Connect power and the antenna feeder cables to the Node M/C.
5. Open the Node M/C as described in chapter
4.2.5 Opening the Cabinet -
Mains Power Switch .
6. Setup the connection computer (see chapter 3 Connection Setup and software
manual).