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Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide

IX-1

Antenna

14 dBi directional

B-1

7 dBi omni-directional

alignment

cable

cable routing

connecting

connectors

mounting

mounting directional

mounting omni-directional

4-9

placement

2-11

planning installation

4-1

Antenna Cable

15 m (50 ft)

22m (75 ft)

6 m (20 ft)

routing

sealing connectors

Antenna Mast

grounding

placement

requirements

wall (side) mount

Antenna, polarization

2-18

Cable Assembly, specifications

A-5

Cable Factor

3-8

Card

Fixed Wireless PC Card

WaveACCESS PC Card

Check-List

Clearance

areas with obstacles

dense urban areas

determine

line-of-sight

open areas

Clearance Factor

Connector

antenna

B-2

Connectors

antenna cable

A-8

Surge Arrester

A-7

Diagnostics

WaveMANAGER/OR

2-17

Documentation Updates

Fresnel Zone

Grounding System

Index

Summary of Contents for WaveACCESS

Page 1: ...de EZI 77 3JJMGI 6SYXIV 012706 A November 1999 Copyright 1999 Lucent Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved You can find the latest software documentation at http www wavelan com support COV_ODC fm Page 1 Friday November 5 1999 2 24 PM ...

Page 2: ...de 1 2 Overview of this Guide 1 3 Finding Additional Information 1 4 Kit Contents 1 7 About WaveACCESS Office Router 1 8 About the WaveACCESS PC Card 1 10 2 Preparing for Installation 2 1 Site Prerequisites 2 1 Overview of the Indoor Installation 2 3 Selecting the Right WaveACCESS Card 2 4 Placement of the WavePOINT II Hardware 2 6 Placement of the Surge Arrester 2 8 Antenna Cable Route 2 8 Table ...

Page 3: ...ce 3 1 Introduction 3 1 Determine the Outdoor Range 3 2 Determine the Maximum Range 3 3 Determine the Cable Factor 3 8 Determine the Clearance Factor 3 9 Examples 3 13 Point to Point Links 3 13 Point to MultiPoint Links 3 16 4 Installing the Antenna 4 1 Planning Antenna Installation 4 1 Safety Precautions 4 2 Installation Overview 4 5 Mounting the Antenna 4 6 Mounting the Directional Antenna 4 6 M...

Page 4: ...ect Connector Type A 2 WaveACCESS Cable Assembly A 5 WaveACCESS Surge Arrester A 6 Low Loss Antenna Cable A 8 B 14 dBi Directional Antenna B 1 General Description B 1 Contents of the Antenna Box B 1 C 7 dBi Omni Directional Antenna C 1 Hardware Specifications C 1 Index IX 1 List of Figures LOF 1 List of Tables LOT 1 Warranty Repair Card War 1 ...

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Page 6: ...es or telephone numbers listed below When contacting WaveLAN Support please complete the WaveLAN Problem Report form and include it with your email or fax The form report txt is available on the WaveLAN Software CD ROM or you can go to the Feedback section of the WaveLAN website and fill out the Problem Report form on line Software and Documentation World Wide Web http www wavelan com FTP Server f...

Page 7: ...erference Statement This equipment has been tested and found out to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instruc...

Page 8: ... additional instructions or regulations apply Verify that the antenna installer is aware of these regulations In case the device does cause harmful interference with an authorized radio service the user operator shall promptly stop operating the device until harmful interference has been eliminated Disclaimer Lucent Technologies is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by...

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Page 10: ...vePOINT II Hardware 1 4 Configuration and Management 1 4 Context Sensitive Help 1 5 Hardware Specifications 1 5 Additional files on your Software CD ROM 1 6 Other Sources of Information 1 6 Kit Contents 1 7 About WaveACCESS Office Router 1 8 WaveACCESS Remote Office Router 1 8 WaveACCESS Central Office Router 1 9 Upgrading WaveACCESS Office Router 1 10 About the WaveACCESS PC Card 1 10 ...

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Page 12: ...tenna link of your choice to connect multiple buildings or LANs About This Guide 1 This Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set up an outdoor antenna installation based on WaveACCESS IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards that will be used in combination with WaveACCESS Office Router products1 WaveACCESS Internet Client products There is also a chapter about verifying the wireless li...

Page 13: ...his Guide 1 The installation of Outdoor Antenna Links requires technical expertise At the very least you should be able to Install and configure the network components such as the WavePOINT II access point and the WaveACCESS administrator WaveMANAGER station Understand or have a working knowledge of the installation procedures for network operating systems under Microsoft Windows 95 98 and or Micr...

Page 14: ...re or verify the antenna installation Chapter 1 Welcome This Chapter 1 Introduces the Outdoor Kit and describes where you can find the information you need to set up a wireless system Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 1 Describes the requirements that a site must meet before you start installing the equipment Chapter 3 Determine Range Clearance 1 Describes the how to calculate the typical and o...

Page 15: ...re specifications of this antenna that you can use to set up wide range antenna links Finding Additional Information 1 Installing WavePOINT II Hardware 1 WaveACCESS outdoor antenna installations are typically connected to WavePOINT II devices The hardware installation of these devices is described in the WavePOINT II Quick Installation Guide that is included with each WavePOINT II unit Configurati...

Page 16: ...rint this document you will need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader provided on the software CD ROM Context Sensitive Help 1 Context sensitive help for the WaveMANAGER OR program is available by clicking the Help button on the screen or pressing the function key Hardware Specifications 1 WavePOINT II hardware specifications are described in the WavePOINT II Quick Installation Guide that is shippe...

Page 17: ...the diskette You are advised to print and read the readme txt file prior to installing your WaveACCESS products as it may contain additional information that was not available when this document was printed Other Sources of Information 1 All documentation listed above can be downloaded from the WaveLAN WaveACCESS website at HTTP WWW WAVELAN COM You are advised to visit the website at regular inter...

Page 18: ...a for Outdoor use The External Antenna may either be 14 dBi directional Yagi antenna described in Appendix B 7 dBi omni directional antenna described in Appendix C Each of the items is shipped in dedicated boxes to avoid damage during shipment Together with this kit you should have received a Lucent Low loss antenna cable a separately ordered item which can either be a 6 m 20 ft cable 15 m 50 ft c...

Page 19: ...WaveACCESS Central Office Router functionality WaveACCESS Remote Office Router 1 With two WaveACCESS Remote Office Router kits it s easy to setup a wireless Point to Point link as pictured in Figure 1 1 below Figure 1 1 Wireless Point to Point Link The Point to Point PTP Link functionality enables you to setup a connection between two locations as an alternative to Leased lines in building to buil...

Page 20: ... a single Point to Multipoint system using the Central Office Router as pictured in Figure 1 2 below Figure 1 2 WaveCAMPUS Point to Multipoint Link Looking at Figure 1 2 the system is designed as follows The central building c is equipped with a WaveACCESS Central Office Router connected to an omni directional antenna The two remote buildings a and b have both been equipped with WaveACCESS Remote ...

Page 21: ...end the features of a previously purchased WaveACCESS Office Router Routers For more information about the software license upgrade program please consult Your authorized WaveLAN WaveACCESS Reseller or local Lucent Technologies Sales office for more information The WaveLAN WaveACCESS website at HTTP WWW WAVELAN COM About the WaveACCESS PC Card 1 The WaveACCESS PC Card shipped with the WaveACCESS O...

Page 22: ...nnect the Lucent Technologies 14 dBi directional antenna to a host device Failing to comply with these guidelines may be in violation of the local radio regulations and be subject to fines and or prosecution It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the antenna installer is aware of these regulations and that the correct type of card is used to connect a host device to the outdoor an...

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Page 24: ...Placement of the Surge Arrester 2 8 Antenna Cable Route 2 8 Overview of the Outdoor Installation 2 10 Antenna Placement 2 11 Antenna Mast Wall Bracket 2 14 Tripod Mount 2 14 Wall Side Mount 2 14 Antenna Mast Requirements 2 15 Grounding System 2 15 Lucent Technologies Antenna 2 16 Antenna Alignment 2 17 Antenna Polarization 2 18 Antenna Cable Routing 2 19 Before Climbing the Roof 2 20 ...

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Page 26: ...n the roof or any other area where you intend to install the outdoor antenna you are advised to Verify you have arranged all safety measures for outdoor rooftop installation Verify you have all equipment and tools required to install the outdoor antennas Install and verify proper operation of the equipment WARNING Carefully plan the day for your antenna installation Do not install the antenna in w...

Page 27: ...ion shall not be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work The antenna has to be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician or a qualified antenna installation service The site pre requisites have to be checked by a person familiar with the national electrical code and other regulations governing this type of installation ...

Page 28: ...r Installation On each end of the wireless link you will need A A WaveACCESS IEEE adapter card see Selecting the Right WaveACCESS Card on page 2 4 B A WavePOINT II device that has been loaded with WaveACCESS Office Router Router software C The Cable Assembly to connect the WaveACCESS IEEE adapter card A to the Surge Arrester D A surge arrester to protect your sensitive WaveACCESS equipment from st...

Page 29: ...nna installation In countries that adhere to the FCC regulations1 you can use the standard black colored WaveACCESS IEEE 802 11 card In countries that adhere to the ETSI regulations2 France and Japan you must select the card type based upon the antenna that will be used You can use the black colored WaveACCESS IEEE 802 11 card when connecting the device to standard Lucent 7 dBi omni directional an...

Page 30: ...all times it will be the responsibility of the end user to ensure that an outdoor antenna installation complies with local radio regulations The end user must verify that The antenna installer is aware of these regulations The correct type of WaveACCESS card is used to connect the host device to the outdoor antenna installation The correct type of cables and surge arrester have been used according...

Page 31: ...2 15 The location must allow for easily disconnecting the WavePOINT II unit from the AC wall outlet The location provides a connection to the network backbone that may either be An Ethernet LAN cable that connects it to a hub bridge or directly into a patch panel A WaveACCESS wireless connection via a second WaveACCESS card that is inserted into the other PC Card slot of the WavePOINT II device Th...

Page 32: ...gies low loss cable offering see Appendix A The Antenna Cabling System or Select another location that satisfies the requirements listed on the previous page to mount your WavePOINT II device As the length of the antenna cable may affect the actual range of your outdoor antenna installation the second one is the preferred option WARNING You are not allowed to change the length of the Lucent Techno...

Page 33: ... surge arrester from to the WaveACCESS adapter card in the WaveACCESS Office Router using the Cables Assembly pictured in Figure 2 1 on page 2 3 The location provides a connection to the same grounding system as the WavePOINT II unit and the outdoor antenna mast as described in Grounding System on page 2 15 Antenna Cable Route 2 The antenna cable must be connected to the WavePOINT II unit via the ...

Page 34: ...or cable parts that are installed outdoors CAUTION The antenna cable and cable connectors are not designed to withstand excessive force a Do not use the connectors as cable grips to pull cable through raceway or conduit b Do not use the cable connector to support the weight of the cable during or after installation c Do not use any appliances to tighten the connectors d Always seal the connectors ...

Page 35: ... Grounding System that meets the requirements described on page 2 15 NOTE All outdoor cable connectors must be sealed with the enclosed weather proofing stretch tape to permanently waterproof the coax connectors DANGER For your own safety the antenna mast and the grounding system should be installed only by experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety code...

Page 36: ...by the path length and frequency of the radio signal If any significant part of this zone is obstructed a portion of the radio energy will be lost resulting in reduced performance Reduced performance may also occur when obstacles that are close to the antenna beam cause signal reflections or noise that interfere with the radio signal Figure 2 2 shows some typical examples of obstacles that you mus...

Page 37: ...d is the actual surface of the earth In dense urban areas ground is to be interpreted as the height of the highest obstacle in the signal path between the two antenna sites Avoid trees in the signal path to avoid interference or signal absorption due to dynamic changes in seasons leaves ice Install the antenna at least 2 m 6 ft away from all other antennas Other situations where reflections of the...

Page 38: ...veACCESS Outdoor System provided that you sealed all cable connectors using the weather proofing tape Seasonal factors that could have an effect on signal propagation may occur in the following situations A marginal communications quality in late fall with no leaves on trees in the signal path might fail in the summer In winter an antenna link may fail when the antenna is exposed to ice buildup or...

Page 39: ... for each 3 meter 10 ft section of the mast Wall Side Mount 2 A wall side mount allows for mounting an antenna mast on the side of a building or on the side of an elevator penthouse This will provide a convenient mounting location when the roof overhang is not excessive and or the location is high enough to provide a clear line of sight When you are installing the 14 dBi Directional Antenna you ca...

Page 40: ...e a minimum of 3 m 10 ft above the roof see also Chapter 3 Determine Range Clearance d The mast or wall bracket must be free from any substance that may prevent a good electrical connection with the antenna for example paint Grounding System 2 Direct grounding of the antenna mast WaveACCESS Office Router bridge and WaveACCESS Surge Arrester is very important A safety grounding system is necessary ...

Page 41: ...e 7 dBi Omni Directional Antenna is a pole type antenna that has been designed to provide a wide range radio beam to allow easy alignment of antennas Another antenna type for outdoor usage is the Lucent Technologies 5 dBi Vehicle Mount Antenna This omni directional antenna is typically used for mobile wireless clients such as fork lift trucks Together with the high sensitivity of the WaveACCESS ra...

Page 42: ...and compass to point the antennas to one another Use the Wireless Link Test option of the WaveMANAGER OR tool as described in the WaveMANAGER OR User s Guide to analyze the radio link quality The Wireless Link Test option will enable you to display the strength of the WaveACCESS radio signal related to the noise that may be appear in the signal path Looking at the Wireless Link Test screen you can...

Page 43: ...nting the antenna for horizontal polarization For example to minimize the influence of cross talk between antennas when You plan to mount multiple directional antennas to the same mast Your wireless link crosses another radio beam from a neighboring installation Mounting for horizontal polarization is only supported by the Lucent 14 dBi Directional Antenna For vertical polarization the arrow on th...

Page 44: ...the communications link have been mounted in the same polarity NOTE When mounting antennas using different polarization options always verify that the polarization on both ends of the dedicated links are the same Antenna Cable Routing 2 The antenna cable must be routed and fixed in such a way to clear the passage area for installation technicians All connectors that are located outdoors must have ...

Page 45: ...ve all the items required 1 WavePOINT II device loaded with WaveACCESS Office Router software 2 WaveACCESS adapter card 3 WaveACCESS Cable Assembly to connect item 2 to item 4 4 WaveACCESS Surge Arrester 5 Lucent Technologies low loss antenna cable see Note below 6 WaveACCESS Outdoor Antenna Depending on the kit you ordered this could be either the 14 dBi Directional Antenna 7 dBi Omni Directional...

Page 46: ...m Range 3 3 Type of Outdoor Antenna Equipment 3 4 Data Speed of the Wireless Link 3 7 Determine the Cable Factor 3 8 Determine the Clearance Factor 3 9 Examples 3 13 Point to Point Links 3 13 Calculate the Clearance effect on Range 3 14 Calculate the Cable effect on Range 3 15 Point to MultiPoint Links 3 16 ...

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Page 48: ... antennas and are characterized by a narrow focus of the radio beam These two characteristics make it more difficult to aim the antennas and or adjust antenna alignment to optimize the performance of the wireless point to point link The Lucent Technologies outdoor solution is based upon the following principles An output power and antenna gain that comply with the maximum limits as defined by loca...

Page 49: ...actor identifies a corrective percentage value that compensates additional cable loss in case you are using different cable lengths The Cable Factor value can be read from Figure 3 1 on page 3 9 Clearance Factor identifies a corrective percentage value that should be applied in case the signal path of your wireless link does not provide the minimum clearance listed in the Maximum Range table The C...

Page 50: ...sent a guarantee that the same maximum distance can be achieved at your location Different performance figures may result from Incorrect alignment of antennas see page 2 17 Sources of interference or unexpected reflections in the signal path that affect the communications quality see Antenna Placement on page 2 11 Severe weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow fall or strong winds Seasonal i...

Page 51: ...y used in combination with Central Office Routers to setup a Point to Multipoint link The length of the antenna cable also has an impact on the maximum range that can be achieved with the antenna combination For information about the effect of antenna cables please consult the section Determine the Cable Factor on page 3 8 Outdoor antenna installations are also subject to local radio regulations t...

Page 52: ...earance 14 dBi Yagi Low Speed 15 8 km 20 3 m 7 1 km 11 3 m 9 7 mi 66 8 ft 4 3 mi 37 2 ft Standard Speed 11 2 km 15 4 m 5 0 km 9 1 m 6 9 mi 50 7 ft 3 1 mi 29 9 ft Medium Speed 7 9 km 12 1 m 3 5 km 7 5 m 4 8 mi 39 8 ft 2 1 mi 24 7 ft High Speed 5 6 km 9 8 m 2 5 km 6 3 m 3 4 mi 32 2 ft 1 5 mi 20 7 ft Antenna Type 14 dBi Yagi 7 dBi Omni Transmit Rate Range Clearance Range Clearance 14 dBi Yagi Low Spe...

Page 53: ... is 6 m 15ft and The clearance of the signal path both horizontally and vertically is equal or better than the listed value in the grey shaded column If you are using different cabling lengths and or the clearance in your environment is less than the minimum identified in the grey shaded columns you will need to calculate the actual range for your environment using the formula listed on page 3 2 T...

Page 54: ...t of an out of range situation the WaveACCESS Office Router will automatically switch to a lower data rate to retransmit the lost message s NOTE Numerous retransmissions may slow down the throughput performance of your wireless outdoor antenna link If the actual distance between both ends of the wireless link exceeds the maximum range listed for the highest transmit rates you may wish to tune the ...

Page 55: ...ermine the Cable Factor as described below to calculate the probable range for your WaveACCESS Office Router installation You can use Table 3 3 in combination with Figure 3 1 on page 3 9 to determine which Cable Factor applies to the cabling systems applied in your installation NOTE As the Cable Factor value of the 15m 50ft equals the value for 6m 20ft cables Table 3 3 does not include separate li...

Page 56: ...w network response times Although your WaveACCESS Office Router equipment will automatically retransmit every data frame that got lost due to an out of range situation or frame collision the larger the number of retransmissions attempts the lower the throughput efficiency of your wireless link This section will explain how to determine the clearance that applies in your environment and if applicab...

Page 57: ...les that determine the shape of the radio beam also referred to as Fresnel Zone a The distance between the antennas b The clearance required for optimal performance where clearance should be interpreted as Vertical clearance above the ground and the highest buildings or objects in the signal path and Horizontal clearance from neighboring buildings and objects in the signal path For optimal range a...

Page 58: ... clearance should be measured as height above the highest obstacle s in the signal path In dense urban areas the clearance should be measured as height above the highest rooftop or any other obstacle s in the signal path between the two antenna s Looking at the minimum clearance requirements as identified in Table 3 1 and Table 3 2 you may realize that local authorities the proprietor of the premi...

Page 59: ...a described on page 3 2 If the clearance for your antenna installation is equal to or better than the minimum clearance requirement identified in Table 3 1 and Table 3 2 the Clearance Factor for your installation is 100 If your actual clearance is less than the minimum clearance identified in Table 3 1 and Table 3 2 you will need use the diagram pictured in Figure 3 3 on page 3 12 to determine the...

Page 60: ...ce between site a and b is 4 km 2 5 mi The site is located in the US which allows the use of FCC approved equipment Figure 3 4 Calculating the Point to Point Range Looking at Table 3 1 on page 3 5 we learn that a High Speed link between two 14 dBi Yagi antennas may cover a maximum distance of 5 6 Km 3 4 mi provided that the signal path clearance is 9 8 m 32 2 ft or better Now let s calculate the p...

Page 61: ... become Range 5 6 Km 3 4 mi x 75 x 100 4 2 Km 2 6 mi This might satisfy your requirements for High Speed data transmissions between the two WaveACCESS Office Routers However the safety margin looks pretty tight If we would base the calculation on transmissions at Medium speed your range calculation would look as follows 1 Looking at Table 3 1 on page 3 5 we learn that a Medium Speed link between t...

Page 62: ... 8 mi x 62 x 82 4 0 Km 2 5 mi This result indicates that the effect of this cable will most likely prevent your wireless link from operating at both High and Medium Speed In such situations you are advised to Relocate the WavePOINT II hardware to a location that allows you to use a shorter cable length Increase the height of the antenna on the mast and or install taller antenna masts to increase t...

Page 63: ... and The two remote sites a and b have been equipped with a 14 dBi Directional Antenna All sites have been connected via 22m 75ft antenna cables The site is located in the Europe which requires you to use ETSI approved equipment1 Figure 3 5 Calculating the Point to Point Range For this type of outdoor antenna installation you will need to determine the range for each link individually i e the rang...

Page 64: ...rmula introduced on page 3 2 Range Maximum Range x Cable Factor x Clearance Factor 1 Looking at Table 3 2 on page 3 5 we learn that a High Speed link between a 7 dBi Omni Directional Antenna and a 14 dBi Directional Antenna may cover a maximum distance of 1 8 Km 3 4 mi provided that the signal path clearance is 4 1m 13 5 ft or better 2 Using a calculator we can easily determine that the actual cle...

Page 65: ...he mast and or install taller antenna masts to increase the signal path clearance Trade off data speed versus range and recalculate the ranges that could be achieved at lower Transmit Rates Alternatively you may decide to perform on site diagnostic measurements to validate the results of this calculation Please consult the WaveMANAGER OR User s Guide for information about using the Wireless Link T...

Page 66: ...ions 4 2 Installation Overview 4 5 Mounting the Antenna 4 6 Mounting the Directional Antenna 4 6 Mounting to a Mast 4 6 Mounting on a Flat Surface 4 8 Mounting the Omni directional Antenna 4 9 Mounting to a Mast 4 9 Connecting the Antenna Cable 4 11 Sealing the Cable Connectors 4 12 ...

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Page 68: ...ur WaveACCESS Outdoor System in case lightning should strike the antenna during installation Familiarize yourself with the antenna and the antenna specific mounting instructions prior to climbing any roof or ladder Installing and testing all equipment before beginning the actual rooftop installation will help you to determine whether all required equipment and items are available and are functioni...

Page 69: ...ot be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work The antenna has to be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician or a qualified antenna installation service The site pre requisites have to be checked by a person familiar with the national electrical code and other regulations governing this type of installation 1 Do not climb rooftops in ...

Page 70: ...f the antenna cabling system will be grounded locally during the work 3 The location where you will install the antenna s must be at a safe distance from power lines or telephone lines The safe distance should be at least twice the height of the antenna mast plus the height of the antenna DANGER The antennas and cables are electrical conductors Contact of these components with power lines can resu...

Page 71: ...cket are positioned correctly and secured properly to the roof or wall s 7 Check whether the grounding system for the antenna mast the WavePOINT II hardware and WaveACCESS Surge Arrester have been installed The grounding system must comply with the requirements as described in Chapter 2 Grounding System on page 2 15 Always consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the anten...

Page 72: ... the antenna 5 Route the antenna cable to the WaveACCESS Surge Arrester that has been installed indoors 6 Connect the antenna cable to the Surge Arrester 7 Connect the Cable Assembly to the Surge Arrester 8 Connect the opposite end of the Cable Assembly to the connector in the extended part of the WaveACCESS card that protrudes from the host device CAUTION When you need to remove or relocate the a...

Page 73: ...r vertical and horizontal polarization The illustrations on the following pages picture the mounting instructions for vertical polarization Mounting the Directional Antenna 4 You can mount the Lucent Technologies 14 dBi Directional Antenna to a mast or a flat vertical surface such as a wall In most cases mounting the antenna to a mast will allow for more flexibility in adjusting the height and dir...

Page 74: ...st as pictured in Figure 4 1 on page 4 7 using the U bolts and bolt heads the Metal Backing Plate and nuts 5 Proceed with Connecting the Antenna Cable on page 4 11 CAUTION Always place flatwashers between heads or nuts and the plastic mounting plate Avoid overtightening the nuts and screws to prevent damage to the mounting plate Figure 4 1 Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a Mast ...

Page 75: ...wood board or metal plate between the wall and antenna The intermediate surface will need to be of sufficient strength to prevent distortion of the antenna base when the mounting hardware is tightened To mount the antenna proceed as follows 1 Verify if you have all the items listed below The WaveACCESS 2 4 GHz antenna optional an intermediate plate 4 plugs and screws 4 flatwashers An electric dril...

Page 76: ...the 7 dBi MHz antenna to a mast only This antenna uses Vertical Polarization which is the most common type of polarization for omni directional antennas Mounting to a Mast 4 To mount the antenna to a mast proceed as follows 1 Verify that you have all the items listed below The WaveACCESS 7 dBi Pole Antenna The Z shaped Metal Bracket The hose clip A standard screwdriver or small wrench to tighten t...

Page 77: ...mounting bracket 6 Slide the antenna down until its metal base is enclosed by the mounting bracket as pictured in Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Mounting the 7 dBi Antenna to a Mast 7 Use a wrench to tighten the bracket bolt item G to fix the antenna into its position CAUTION Avoid overtightening the hose clip nut to avoid damage to the clip and your antenna 8 Proceed with Connecting the Antenna Cable on p...

Page 78: ...hten the cable connectors 4 Prior to securing the cable along its complete length run the Remote Link Test diagnostics of the WaveMANAGER AP program to analyze wireless performance and optimal placement of the outdoor antenna see Figure 2 3 on page 2 18 How to use this program is described in the WaveMANAGER User s Guide that was shipped with the WavePOINT II hardware and or can be downloaded from...

Page 79: ...as using the Remote Link Test as described in the WaveMANAGER IEEE User s Guide Doing so will enable you to adjust antenna placement and cable routing without removing the tape 1 Prepare the cable and connectors so that they are free from dust dirt and grease 2 Attach the tip of the weather proofing tape to the cable just above the connector 3 Holding the tape in its position now stretch the tape ...

Page 80: ...rester C A Low Loss Antenna Cable D An outdoor antenna The 14 dBi Directional Antenna described in Appendix B The 7 dBi Omni Directional Antenna described in Appendix C When purchasing new WaveACCESS Office Router products each of the components listed above will be equipped with Standard N Type connectors When ordering separate components carefully read the note on the following page to ensure th...

Page 81: ...oor Antenna system come with Standard N type connectors as pictured in Table A 1 below Table A 1 Standard N Type Connector Diagram NOTE Previously marketed WaveACCESS outdoor antenna systems in FCC regulated countries e g USA Canada were shipped with a different cabling system identified by Reverse Polarity N connectors pictured in Table A 2 on page A 3 ...

Page 82: ...lease consult your Authorized WaveACCESS Reseller You can use Table A 2 to Determine the type of cabling system currently installed Determine what type of spare part or converter you will need if you intend to upgrade or replace a previously installed outdoor cabling system Within time the Reverse Polarity N cabling system will be phased out Table A 2 Reverse Polarity N Cabling Diagram ...

Page 83: ...abling system will be grounded locally during the work For example when mounting or replacing the WaveACCESS Surge Arrester 1 First connect each of the connectors of the low loss antenna cables to the grounding system 2 Next connect the cable connector of the WaveACCESS Cable Assembly to the grounding system 3 Finally connect the WaveACCESS Surge Arrester to the grounding system Before you proceed...

Page 84: ...aveACCESS card the cable assembly has a Lucent Technologies proprietary connector The N Type connector at the opposite end will match the polarity of the N connectors of the other components that belong to your outdoor antenna cabling system subject to the country where the WaveACCESS Office Router Kit or Cable Assembly was purchased Table A 3 Specifications Cable Assembly Mechanical Length 50 cm ...

Page 85: ... caused by discharge and transients at the antennas Figure A 1 Mounting the WaveACCESS Surge Arrester To mount the WaveACCESS Surge Arrester 1 Determine a suitable location for the bracket item B as described in Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 2 Use the screws item C to attach the bracket the wall 3 Apply a ring terminal to the ground wire and use the bolt lock washer and nut item D to connec...

Page 86: ...d ensure that the Protector is properly connected to the grounding system WARNING To avoid damage to electronic equipment and your WaveACCESS equipment always apply the WaveACCESS Surge Arrester between the outdoor antenna installation and the WavePOINT II hardware or other computing device that is connected to the outdoor antenna s Table A 4 Specifications Surge Arrester Mechanical Size Height 69...

Page 87: ...enna Cable CAUTION To ensure you order the right cable length carefully determine the distance between the intended locations of the WavePOINT II hardware and outdoor antenna Table A 5 Specifications 6m 20 ft Antenna Cable Mechanical Specifications Length 6 meter 20 ft Diameter 5 mm 0 195 in Weight 32 75 gram meter 0 022 lbs ft Bend Radius Connectors1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Typ...

Page 88: ...nnector Type on page A 2 Standard N Male Operating Temperature 40 C to 85 C Electrical Specifications Insertion Loss 0 22 dB meter 6 8 dB 100 feet Total for this cable 3 5 dB Mechanical Specifications Length 22 meter 75 ft Diameter 10 mm 0 4 In Weight 101 2 gram meter 0 068 lbs ft Bend Radius 25 mm 1 In Connectors1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 2 Standard N Male on both...

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Page 90: ...It has a typical VSWR of 1 5 1 and is less than 2 1 over the entire frequency band The gain is 14 dBi and the half power beamwidth is 30 degrees This antenna is normally mounted on a mast and is vertically polarized Contents of the Antenna Box 2 One encapsulated antenna Metal Backing Plate for the antenna 2 U bolts with 2 bolt heads for mast mounting 4 flat washers and 4 nuts to attach the antenna...

Page 91: ...lso Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 2 Standard N Female Electrical Frequency Range 2 4 GHz VSWR Less than 2 1 1 5 1 Nominal Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms Gain 14 dBi Front to Back Ratio greater than 20 dB Half Power Beamwidth 3dB Vertical E plane 30 8 Degrees Horizontal H plane 31 4 Degrees Polarization Linear Vertical Horizontal when mounted differently see page 4 6 Antenna Environment...

Page 92: ...and featuring an omni directional pattern with a nominal gain of 7 dBi The pole type antenna is enclosed in a weatherproof protective covering radome This vertically polarized antenna can be mounted to an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 65 mm 2 5 in For mounting instructions please consult Chapter 4 Installing the Antenna For detailed specifications see Table C 1 on page C 2 ...

Page 93: ...ohm low loss coax Length 15 cm 6 in Color White Connector1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 2 Standard N female Electrical Frequency Range 2 4 GHz VSWR Less than 2 1 Nominal Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms Gain 7 dBi Polarization Linear Vertical Antenna Environment Operating Temperature 40 C 40 F to 60 C 140 F Wind survival At least 128 km h 80 mph 2 2 At least 104 km h 65 mph w...

Page 94: ...ctors 4 12 Antenna Mast grounding 2 15 placement 2 14 requirements 2 15 wall side mount 2 14 Antenna polarization 2 18 C Cable Assembly specifications A 5 Cable Factor 3 8 Card Fixed Wireless PC Card 2 4 WaveACCESS PC Card 2 4 Check List 2 20 Clearance 3 10 3 11 areas with obstacles 3 11 dense urban areas 3 11 determine 3 1 line of sight 2 12 open areas 3 11 Clearance Factor 3 9 Connector antenna ...

Page 95: ...nna 4 6 omni directional antenna 4 9 O Output Power 3 1 P Performance seasonal factors 2 13 weather conditions 2 13 Pigtail see cable assembly A 5 R Range 3 2 Cable Factor 3 8 calculating 3 2 Clearance Factor 3 9 how to determine 3 1 Remote Link Test see Wireless Link Test 2 17 RF Obstacles 2 12 S Safety precautions 4 2 Sealing 4 12 Sensitivity 3 1 Software Updates v Specifications 15m 50 ft cable...

Page 96: ...fice Router 1 8 WaveACCESS Office Router kit contents 1 7 WaveACCESS Surge Arrester A 6 WaveCAMPUS see Central Office Router 1 9 WaveLAN Technical Support v WaveMANAGER OR tool 2 17 User s Guide 2 17 Wireless Link Test 2 18 WavePOINT II hardware installation 2 7 placement 2 6 WaveACCESS Office Router hardware 2 6 WavePOINT II PTP see WaveACCESS Remote Office Router 1 8 ...

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Page 98: ...OR Wireless Link Test 2 18 Figure 3 1 Cable Factor Diagram 3 9 Figure 3 2 Fresnel Zone 3 10 Figure 3 3 Clearance Factor Diagram 3 12 Figure 3 4 Calculating the Point to Point Range 3 13 Figure 3 5 Calculating the Point to Point Range 3 16 Figure 4 1 Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a Mast 4 7 Figure 4 2 Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a Wall 4 8 Figure 4 3 Mounting the 7 dBi Antenna to a Mast 4 10 Fi...

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Page 100: ... 2 Table A 2 Reverse Polarity N Cabling Diagram A 3 Table A 3 Specifications Cable Assembly A 5 Table A 4 Specifications Surge Arrester A 7 Table A 5 Specifications 6m 20 ft Antenna Cable A 8 Table A 6 Specifications 15m 50 ft Antenna Cable A 9 Table A 7 Specifications 22m 75 ft Antenna Cable A 9 Table B 1 Specifications 14 dBi Directional Antenna B 2 Table C 1 Specifications 7 dBi Omni Directiona...

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Page 102: ... a defective product for Warranty always include the following documents The Warranty Repair card and A copy of the invoice proof of purchase All other Repairs 0 When returning a defective product for Repair always include the following documents The Warranty Repair card You are advised to read the Information about Limited Warranty as described on the following page Limited Warranty 0 Lucent Tech...

Page 103: ...which the products are intended and does not cover products which have been modified without the seller s approval or which have been subjected to unusual physical or electrical demands or damaged in any way NOTE THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF ANY BUYER OR SELLER S EQUIPMENT AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTS AND ...

Page 104: ... filled out by the User 0 Product Description COMCODE Product ID Serial Number Invoice Date dd mm yyyy Name Title Company Address City State Zipcode Country Telephone Fax Email To be filled out by the Dealer Distributor 0 Return Approval Reference 0 Dealer Name Address City State Zipcode Country Telephone Fax Warranty Comment 0 Yes No ...

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