BelAir100SN Installation Guide
Before You Install the BelAir100SN
May 18, 2010
Confidential
Document Number BDTK11001-A01 Preliminary
2 Basic Network and Node Planning. This task builds on the RF plan and site
survey. It determines necessary software settings.
Step 2—Prepare your
Network Servers to use
BelAir
Auto-configuration
With auto-configuration, the BelAir100SN can automatically obtain a script file
from a server on your network after it powers up. The unit then configures
itself based on the content of the file.
BelAir Networks’ auto-configuration capabilities and requirements are fully
described in the
BelAir100SN User Guide
.
Step 3—Physically Install
the Units
Once your network servers have been configured to use BelAir
auto-configuration, you can proceed to physically install the units.
Refer to the
Installation Guides
for each BelAir node
to install your units.
Step 4—Commission
the Units
Once the units are installed, you should verify that the radio module
performance meets the goals of the RF plan. Field installation considerations
may mean adjusting some settings.
Refer to the
Installation Guides
for each BelAir node
to commission your units.
Refer to the
User Guides
for each BelAir node to adjust your units as required.
Step 5—Perform
Acceptance Tests
Once the units are operational, you should perform a post-installation site
survey and acceptance tests. These tests generate a base line description of the
expected behavior and performance of the network. Such a description helps
you troubleshoot of any potential future issues.
Contact your BelAir Networks representative for guidelines on performing
acceptance tests.
Minimum
Required
Information
The minimum set of information required to configure a BelAir unit depends on
the type of radio in your units and the type of network being deployed.
lists the minimum required information and the conditions they are required.
Table 7: Minimum Required Information
Node Settings
Setting
Required when...
Country of operation
Always
New root password for each node Always
