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November 2022.
Chapter 2
Installation
Installation Tips
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CAUTION!
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified here may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Follow these tips when installing a GigaSpire u4g device:
For subscribers using data services, all data wiring inside the home must be CAT5 cable
or better.
Make sure subscriber connections are tightened properly.
Check the contents of each box carefully as 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 particularly effective at blocking Wi-Fi signals (see table below)
and should be taken into consideration when locating the GigaSpire BLAST u4g. Line of
sight is not necessary since MIMO technology takes advantage of reflections in the over-the-
air path to carry additional data. However, Calix recommends that when possible, Calix
GigaSpires should be placed in a centralized location within the home to yield the best
possible results for Wi-Fi coverage.
For reference, the construction materials listed below vary in the amount of attenuation that
exists:
