Redline Communications AN-50, User Manual

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AN-50 System User Manual
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1.1. How To Use This Manual
This User Manual is designed to get you started using the Redline Communications
Access Node-50 (AN-50) Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) system by guiding you
through the step-by-step process of setting up the system for the first time.
To that end, the following principal steps will need to be followed in order:
1. Review the safety and service information (Sections 2 and 3 of this manual)
2. Unpack the AN-50 system (Section 4)
3. Install the outdoor radio (transceiver plus antenna) (Section 7)
4. Install the indoor terminal (Section 7)
5. Configure the system via a host computer and web browser interface (Section 8)
6. Ensure the Mac address of the remote AN-50 has been properly configured (see
Section 8.2.1) on the local unit
7. Install the license key option (page 8.1)
This User Manual will also help with the following:
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Understanding Fixed Wireless Systems
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Referencing AN-50 System Specifications
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Troubleshooting the System
1.2. AN-50 System Overview
The AN-50 is a high-performance, high-speed wireless Ethernet bridge that provides a
scalable platform for the deployment of multi-services over a common equipment
infrastructure and management system. The AN-50 System can operate in a Point-To-
Point (PTP) or Point-To-Multipoint (PMP) mode depending on the software configuration.
In PTP mode, only two stations can communicate with each other, while the PMP mode
consists of one or more Subscriber Station(s) that communicate with the Base Station.
For complete procedures on software upgrade and use of the option key please refer to
sections 8.1 and 8.6.
The AN-50 system operates in the unlicensed band of 5.8 GHz and includes advanced
technologies to address any potential inter-cell interference issues. The system also
features adaptive modulation in both directions in PTP mode for automatic selection of
modulation schemes, including BPSK, QPSK, 16 and 64 QAM to maximize data rate,
and hence spectral efficiency. Additionally, the system delivers enhanced security
through a proprietary, over the air encryption scheme that significantly improves the
privacy and integrity of all traffic.
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