SecureMesh
TM
Extender Bridge
Installation Guide
Trilliant Incorporated
page 8 of 26
P
REPARING FOR
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NSTALLATION
Required Pre-Provisioning Equipment
The following equipment is required to support pre-provisioning of the Extender Bridge, typically in a lab
environment:
A PC
with Trilliant’s TstBench software installed and connected to the same Ethernet network as the
SecureMesh Extender Bridge.
The Extender Bridge’s default IP address for Extender functionality is
192.168.0.2; the default IP address for Collector functionality is 192.168.0.3.
A power supply, typically one of the power supplies listed as an Extender Bridge accessory.
A CAT5e, Ethernet cable for connecting the Extender Bridge’s Surge Protector to a 24V PoE power
supply
and the site’s Ethernet network
Required Outdoor Equipment
The following equipment is required to support field installation of the Extender Bridge:
A power supply, typically one of the power supplies listed as an Extender Bridge accessory. For all
outdoor installations, the PSU-1024-33 SecureMesh Power Service Unit is recommended unless an
Uninterruptible Power Supply is available.
A CAT5e, UV-protected, Shielded-Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable with ground wire for connecting
the Extender Bridge’s Surge Protector to the PoE power supply.
One of the accessory mounting brackets listed above or a similar mounting bracket providing a vertical
pole with a 1.25‖ to 2‖ diameter that is a minimum of 18‖ from any structure to the side of the Extender
Bridge. The vertical pole must
extend a minimum of 5‖ above the horizontal surface of the bracket.
A 10 AWG (or larger) ground wire of sufficient length to connect the Extender Bridge to the primary
grounding point of the utility structure to which the Extender Bridge will be mounted.
A magnetic level to ensure the Extender Bridge is plumb.
Self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape such as Scotch
®
130C or 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape
Installation Location
In general, a SecureMesh Extender Bridge should be installed in a location that will not obstruct the radio
signals to and from the SecureMesh Extender Bridge. The SecureMesh Extender Bridge should be installed in
a location that meets all of the following guidelines:
Installation and wiring of the SecureMesh Extender Bridge must conform to all local electrical codes
and ordinances.
The installation location must be either owned by the utility or the utility must have access rights to the
location.
The installation location must be able to provide adequate power. Note that the 24V Power Service
Unit requires 90-265 VAC 50/60 Hz power.
