Installation and Initialization
QB.11-R Installation and Management
Installation Procedure
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Step 2: Choose a Location
To make optimal use of the units, you must find a suitable location for the hardware. The range of the radio units largely
depends upon the position of the antennas. Proxim recommends you do a site survey, observing the following
requirements, before mounting the hardware.
• The location must allow easy disconnection of power to the radios if necessary.
• Air must be able to flow freely around the hardware.
• The radio units must be kept away from vibration and excessive heat.
• The installation must conform to local regulations at all times.
The units are designed to directly mount to a pole. Using the supplied brackets and hardware, you can mount them to a
1.25 inch to 3-inch pole (outside diameter). Longer bolts (not supplied) are required for mounting the units to a larger
diameter pole. Using just one of the pole mounting brackets, you can mount the units to a wall or other flat surface.
CAUTION:
Proxim recommends the use of a lightning arrestor at the building ingress point. You can purchase the
Proxim Lightning Protector; see the documentation that comes with the Lighting Protector for more
information and installation instructions.
Step 3: Gather Required Tools
You should have the following tools available before installing the QuickBridge.11 units:
• Phillips (cross-tip) screwdrivers
• Small blade standard screwdriver
• Large blade standard screwdriver
• Wire crimpers (if using connectors that are not pre-made)
• Adjustable 6” wrench
• Weatherproofing material for sealing external connectors (such as butyl tape)
• Straight-through UV-protected Cat 5 or Cat 5e Ethernet cable for connecting to PC, or crossover cable for connecting
to a hub or a switch.
NOTE:
The total length of cabling between the PC and the QuickBridge.11 units cannot exceed 100 meters, which
includes both the cable from the PC to the power injector and the cable from the power injector to the
QuickBridge.11 unit. Due to DC power requirements, the maximum cable length between the power injector and
the QuickBridge.11 units is 75 meters.
Step 4: Unpack Shipping Box
1. Unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping box.
2. Note the Ethernet and MAC addresses of the unit, as well as the serial number; these addresses may be used when
configuring the unit.
NOTE:
The serial number is required to obtain support from Proxim. Keep this information in a safe place.
