Chapter 2 Gigalink Installation Quick Guide
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Terabeam Gigalink Field Installation and Service Manual
Document Number: 045-1032-0000 / Revision: Draft
Release Date: TBD / Print Date: 12/10/02
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Gigalink Installation Quick Guide
The Terabeam Gigalink millimeter wave radio system represents an entirely new approach to
broadband communications. Based on our extensive experience with millimeter wave
systems for military and research applications, we now apply these techniques to a
commercially priced version with our ultra-broadband family of Gigalink radio products.
The Gigalink broadband radio system operates in the newly allocated unlicensed band
occupying the frequency range of 57.05 – 64.0 GHz. Due to the unlicensed status of this
band, FCC license or special authorization is not required to operate our Gigalink systems.
In addition, the high atmospheric absorption of RF energy at this frequency virtually
eliminates any chance of interference from competing systems or unauthorized interception
of the transmitted signal.
The installation procedures detailed within this guide are similar to those used to install any
wireless system. In fact, certain attributes of the 57.05 – 64.0 GHz band actually simplify
deployment. The key to any successful installation project is proper planning and design. The
Gigalink radio product has been designed for ease of installation and trouble-free operation.
We recommend that you read and fully understand this guide prior to initiating the actual
installation work.
Throughout this guide, important topics, instructions or warnings are identified by symbols
notated by the following.
Indicates time saving recommendations
Indicates potential for equipment damage, or unsatisfactory
operation
Identifies areas of safety hazards or potential injury
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