When the SS is powered up, it will automatically enter Alignment Mode. Operation is as follows:
1.
Connect the STP cable to the RJ45 jack.
2.
When the LED in the middle of the SIGNAL bar lights, antenna alignment can start.
3.
Slowly move the unit right and left, watching the LEDs on the SIGNAL bar. When all 5 LEDs
light, the unit is optimally aligned in the horizontal direction.
4.
Next, sweep the unit up and down. When all 5 LEDs are lit, the unit is fully aligned.
After 5 minutes of unit ON time, the SS will light the LEDs in a running sequence, indicating that
the unit is transitioning from Alignment mode to RSSI mode.
In RSSI mode, the absolute signal strength is indicated by number of LEDs that light, according to
the following table:
Number of LEDs on
RSSI value
1
< -81 dBm
2
< -77 dBm
3
< -69 dBm
4
< -53 dBm
5
≥
-53 dBm
The Alignment mode can be restarted at any time by removing the STP cable, waiting five seconds, and
then connecting the cable back to the RJ45 jack.
Once Antenna Alignment is complete, secure all fasteners, insert the STP cable into the cable guide and
replace the weather cap.
3.
Pre-configuration
To simplify initial BSU and SS installation, all SS units are shipped in an open access mode.
This allows any SS to quickly connect to any BSU and begin the service provisioning process.
In order to maximize performance and security, the SS unit can also be pre-configured prior to
deployment. Using the SkyWay MAX Manager application running on a local PC or laptop, the
SS Configuration can be reviewed and modified. Please refer to the SkyWay MAX Operator’s
Guide for more information on this topic.
4.
Troubleshooting
Some common installation problems and possible causes:
