S&C Instruction Sheet 1069-500
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Setup and Installation
1. Verify that all radios (nodes) are visible in the IntelliCom View Pro software. If not,
troubleshoot per directions in the IntelliCom View Pro Reference Guide.
2. Set the country code for your country of operation.
3. Re-verify that all radios are visible.
4. Apply MIMO upgrade licenses to radios requiring them. For radios requiring dual-radio
operation, apply dual-radio upgrade licenses.
5. Verify that dual radios have both radios correctly meshed.
6. Verify that MIMO-enabled radios show 802.11n radio options.
7. Label each radio. Make the label large enough to be visible from the ground when the
unit is mounted. The label should include the last four digits of the radio serial number,
for easy identification in the field. Many installers mark the unit with the number of the
active radio (1 or 2), MIMO status, and the type of antenna to be connected to each
radio.
NOTICE
The staging antennas provided with the radios are for temporary use only . They
must
be
replaced with outdoor-rated antennas as soon as the mesh is staged and operational .
The staging antennas are
not
waterproof and
not
moisture-resistant . If staging antennas
are used outdoors, the radio may be damaged .
Radio installation is straightforward. You must power up and configure all radios on
a table or bench before deployment. Apply power. The power LED should illuminate
immediately; after about 60-90 seconds, the status LED should switch to steady green.
Note the location of the reset hole in the lower right corner of the rear panel. To reset
the unit, apply power and wait until the unit has fully booted and the status light has come
on. Then use a paperclip to press and hold the reset button until the status LED blinks.
The supplied antennas are rated for use in dry, indoor environments. If an antenna is
exposed to weather, moisture, or high humidity, it may be damaged. Install an approved
outdoor-rated antenna instead of the supplied test antenna.
Preparing for
Installation
Installation Overview
for IntelliCom DA Mesh
Radios
1. Pre-assemble the antenna, radio, and other devices to a metal pole or other suitable
structure. Then, attach the assembly to the mast, tower, or other mounting system.
It is often easier to install all devices on one object, such as a pole, and then attach
the pole to the roof. In many cases, connecting the devices on a pole already attached
to the roof top can be difficult and dangerous.
2. A lightning surge suppressor must be used. Some antennas include one. If not, you
must install a lightning suppressor.
3. Install the antenna higher than the radio. Take care when locating the radio far away
from the antenna; a short antenna cable provides better performance than a longer
one. When possible, use antenna cables less than three meters long.
4. The radio and its antenna must both be grounded.
5. Use weatherproofing kits that include non-vulcanized rubber to weather-proof
connectors and antennas. All Ethernet cables must be weatherproofed; standard
RJ-45 connectors are not suitable for outdoor application.
6. Power over Ethernet (PoE): Consider which devices require PoE and the required
input voltage. Ports 2 and 3 on the radio can supply up to 13 W each of PoE-compliant
power.
7. Connect peripheral devices to the radio.
8. Connect power to the radio and peripherals.
Installation Overview
for IntelliCom WAN
Mesh Radios
