AW58300HTA, HTS
User’s Manual
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Physical Setup
1. If the factory default digital configuration is satisfactory, you can proceed directly to physical
deployment. If you wish to make any changes, you may want to perform the procedures in the next
section before mounting the radios in their final locations. Particularly if data security is important,
you will likely want to change passwords and encryption keys. If RF interference sources are present,
you may want to change the channel frequency or bandwidth.
2. Mount each unit securely using the mounting brackets provided or other means as necessary.
Maximize lightning resistance by providing a strong DC ground connection to the metal housing.
3. Power is provided to the units by means of their Ethernet cables, allowing the power supplies to
be located at convenient locations. The included power-over-Ethernet injectors (POE) provide the
means for adding DC power to unused wires in the cable. The POE has a power cord for connection to
a 120 VAC source, a built-in 18 VDC switching power supply and two RJ-45 sockets. Follow the connec-
tion diagram on the top of the POE. The radio connects to the end opposite the power cord, while the
data source connects to the same end as the power cord. Each radio is provided with a cable clamping
device that allows an RJ45 plug on the cable to pass through and can be tightened down around the
cable to provide a weatherproof seal.
4. The AW58300HTS units have dual element high gain (23 dBi) directional flat panel antennas. The
AW58300HTA unit has two antennas that are omnidirectional in the horizontal plane. It is important
that the AW58300HTS antennas be pointed toward their Access Point AW58300HTA. Because the 3 dB
beamwidth of the flat panel antennas is just 8°, careful aiming is very important − especially over
long distances. By browsing to the Access Point radio, you can see a graphical representation of signal
strength received from each linked Subscriber Unit. Click the row in the table to display the graph for
that particular unit. This information can be used to facilitate the aiming process.
