EtherHaul™ 8000 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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2.1.1
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Each radio site should adhere to the following requirements:
There must be a clear, unobstructed line-of-sight between radios.
The radio should be mounted on a fixed, stable, permanent structure. A
reinforced steel mounting pole is required, with a diameter measuring from
2-4 inches (0.5ft, 1ft antenna) or 2-4.5 inches (2ft antenna).
Caution:
Do not mount the radio on a structure that is temporary or easily moved. Doing so
may result in poor service or equipment damage.
You must mount the radio in a site that is easily accessible to authorized
personnel, and only authorized personnel.
Operating temperature: between -45° and +55°C.
Relative humidity: 0 to 100%.
Maximum altitude: 4,500m.
Ingress Protection rating: IP67.
2.1.2
Cabling Requirements
Ensure that your power connection cable matches the radio’s power
connector pin-outs.
Install the radio where network connections are ready for operation and
easily accessible.
All cabling connected to the radio should be outdoor-grade, with UV
protection.
You should use shielded outdoor Cat5e cables (for 1GE port) or Cat6 (for
10GE port) terminated with metallic RJ45 connectors.
In order to protect indoor equipment, you must install surge protection
circuits on all copper cables on their entrance to the building.
Install the radio in a location where proper electrical outdoor grounding is
readily available. Typically, the grounding connection is attached directly to
the mounting pole. If not already present, then suitable structure-to-earth
grounding connections must be arranged before installation. Ground the
radio using a minimum quantity of 16AWG grounding cable or according to
local electrical code.
