Cambium Networks PMP 450 AP, Planning And Installation Manual

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Chapter 5: Installation Installing ODU
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Installing ODU
Installing a 450 Platform Family AP
To install a 450 Platform Family AP, perform the following steps.
Procedure 5 Installing an AP
1 Begin with the AP in the powered-down state.
2 Choose the best mounting location for your particular application. Modules need not be
mounted next to each other. They can be distributed throughout a given site. However,
the 60° offset must be maintained. Mounting can be done with supplied clamps.
See Installing external antennas to a connectorized ODU on page 25 for connecting an
external antenna to PMP 450i Series, PMP 450 Series, PMP 450m Series – 5 GHz AP , PMP
450m Series – 3 GHz AP , and PMP 450 Series SM
See Installing an integrated ODU on page 53
3 Align the AP as follows:
a. Move the module to where the link will be unobstructed by the radio horizon and no
objects penetrate the Fresnel zone.
b. Use a local map, compass, and/or GPS device as needed to determine the direction
that one or more APs require to each cover the intended 60° sector.
c. Apply the appropriate degree of downward tilt.
d. Ensure that the nearest and furthest SMs that must register to this AP are within the
beam coverage area.
4 Adjust the azimuth to achieve visual alignment, lock the AP in the proper direction and
downward tilt.
5 Attach the cables to the AP (See Powering the AP/SM/BH for test configuration on Page
4-16 )
6 Waterproof the cables (See section Attaching and weatherproofing an N type connector
on page 74 ).