BLAST u4g Installation Guide
November 2022
# 220-01274 Rev 10
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Page 3: ...4 Chapter 2 Installation 15 Installation Tips 15 Installation Variables 17 Unpacking the GigaSpire u4g 18 Tabletop Mounting Dimensions 19 Tabletop Mounting the u4g 20 Routing the Fiber Pigtail 21 Wall...
Page 4: ...ry Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix November 2022 Appendix A 32 LED States Power Off and Reboot 32 Agency Listings 34 Specifications 37 Wall Mount Drilling...
Page 5: ...esidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio c...
Page 6: ...NT Fiber optic radiation can cause severe eye damage or blindness Do not look into the open end of an optical fiber IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your equipment basic safety precautions mus...
Page 7: ...igaSpire BLAST u4g enables residential subscribers to receive broadband data Internet Protocol IP video and voice POTS services Using the latest 802 11ax technology in both the 2 4 and 5 GHz radios th...
Page 8: ...ion using in band management or TR 069 Extensive troubleshooting capabilities remote software downloads and easy to use service activation features ensure that services are delivered and maintained wi...
Page 9: ...vices DHCP server options DHCP IPoE and PPPoE network connections Network Access Translation NAT public to private IP addressing Configurable IP address schemes subnets static IP addresses DNS server...
Page 10: ...push button 2x2 DL UL MU MIMO with beamforming 1024 QAM OFDMA BSS Coloring DCM Dual Carrier Modulation TWT Target Wake Time for IoT clients GPON WAN Interface Optical SC APC connector Gigabit Etherne...
Page 11: ...ent with Calix November 2022 IPTV IGMPv2 future support of IGMPv3 IGMP Snooping and Proxy IGMP Fast Leaves Gateway Management Calix Support Cloud TR 069 Local Home Gateway GUI access provisionable Rem...
Page 12: ...at you maintain the proper airflow in and around the unit These devices are designed for surface mounting only Do not install cabinetry or other building material around the outside of the unit Power...
Page 13: ...ng the installation process check that the following conditions are met Ensure the site preparation steps are complete based on the model being installed Ensure that all components are on site or read...
Page 14: ...able top or wall mounted using the built in mounting components as a guide Powering Options By attaching to any 110 220 VAC power outlet using the supplied 12 VDC wall transformer Note The power cord...
Page 15: ...you receive them Components may not be located where you might expect them due to certain items being tested immediately before shipment About Wi Fi Placement Certain building materials are particula...
Page 16: ...ing Materials and Their Effect on Wi Fi Signals Material Wi Fi Attenuation Wood Drywall Particle Board Tile Low Glass Low Water Medium Bricks Cinder Block Medium Plaster Stucco High Concrete High Tint...
Page 17: ...tom of the unit which may or may not be used Prior to determining the unit s final location you need to account for the following variables Optional Where will any Ethernet cables be routed Where will...
Page 18: ...ly in its own carton and contains the following 1 GigaSpire BLAST u4g 1 Power Adapter interface cord wall wart 1 Safety and Regulatory Statements Guide 2 Product Identification Labels with Login Crede...
Page 19: ...19 Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix November 2022 Tabletop Mounting Dimensions Dimensions are shown here for your reference u4g Dimensions...
Page 20: ...e to component placement inside the chassis and under the u4g do not remove the rubber feet that are installed on the bottom of the unit Locate the device on the desktop in a location that is unlikely...
Page 21: ...safely The illustration below shows the preferred routing for the u4g Critical Variables Allow for two complete wraps of fiber around the fiber raceway Storing extra fiber as shown ensures that the p...
Page 22: ...Wall Mounting Dimensions Dimensions for wall mounting of a GigaSpire BLAST u4g are included here for reference Note There is no wall mount bracket necessary to mount this device The bottom chassis it...
Page 23: ...t operator intervention To wall mount the GigaSpire BLAST u4g 1 Find a suitable location for attaching the unit to the wall Be mindful of the power source and Ethernet cable requirements when determin...
Page 24: ...material you are attaching to use a screw of sufficient length and strength to support the GigaSpire BLAST once attached to the bracket See below for specifications on what type of screw is recommend...
Page 25: ...ld environment initial installation plan on placing the GigaSpire BLAST within 4 feet of the power supply As an alternative longer power cords are available to extend the distance between the BLAST an...
Page 26: ...26 Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix November 2022...
Page 27: ...Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix November 2022 Chapter 3 Final Set up and Testing...
Page 28: ...or operations tools for reset removal scenarios whether the device is deployed as a Residential Gateway or as a subtended WAP Hardware invoked resets behave differently depending on how long the reset...
Page 29: ...f line while it completes the reboot process Residential Gateway RG configuration settings include all subscriber configurable information such as login credentials for Admin user SSIDs LAN IP scope e...
Page 30: ...up the BLAST u4g To power up the BLAST u4g 1 Locate the 12 VDC Power Adapter inside the packaging of the u4g 2 Attach one end 8 pin 2 x 4 connector to the rear of the u4g 3 Plug the other end into an...
Page 31: ...s WAN port from the WAN modem ONU cable modem or DSL modem Additional Comments Once your units LED turns BLUE you are connected to the upstream WAN modem At start up Wi Fi radios are defaulted to on T...
Page 32: ...disclosure except by written agreement with Calix November 2022 Appendix A Appendix LED States Power Off and Reboot Note For all LED sequences the BLAST u4g incorporates a single LED located on the i...
Page 33: ...r the unit Off Booting Up SW Upgrade in Process Unit is in the process of booting up or services software is being upgraded Flashing amber every 1 second assuming software can control the LED Off Ambe...
Page 34: ...quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in...
Page 35: ...3 3 FCC ID 2ABLK GS2128G EN 62311 EN 50581 RSS 102 CE RED RoHS WEEE Energy USB 2 0 Type A RSS 247 Telcordia GR 63 EN 50564 FCC Part 15 407 Telcordia GR 1089 CISPR 32 Class B NEC National Electrical Co...
Page 36: ...n 12 VDC 2 A minimum TMA 40 C minimum If additional help is needed on implementing a power supply please contact your local Calix service professional An external power supply is included with the fol...
Page 37: ...Data IPTV Two 2 10 100 1000 BASE T Ethernet ports RJ 45 connectors US Wi Fi Output Power 30 dBm EU ETSI Wi Fi Output Power compliant Single pin WAN GPON SC APC Remote Management Input voltage 12 VDC n...
Page 38: ...e Shipped inside the giftbox of the u4g a wall mount drilling template has been inserted This same size template is designed for use when pre drilling of the mounting screws is desired The image below...
