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VMBR-1520 Mobile Broadband Router Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Guide
Preparation for Use and Installation
1075152 Rev. 001
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2.3 Hardware Installation
Installation of the VMBR-1520 hardware is described in the following
paragraphs.
Figure 2-1. VMBR-1520 Initial Basic Connections
2.3.1 Equipment Location
Installation and initial setup requires a customer-supplied PC with
terminal software that communicates over an EIA-232 serial interface.
The PC is used during the initial configuration process.
The VMBR-1520 and Antenna Subsystem are connected by coaxial
cables which are part of the Inter-Facility Link (IFL). Do NOT connect
the IFL cables until later in the procedures.
The VMBR-1520 is normally mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, but
may be placed on a tabletop, if desired.
1. If tape is provided, remove the protective tapes on the modem.
2. Mount the modem per one of the options as suggested in Paragraph
2.3.2.
3. √ After successfully completing the above steps, initial the table in
Appendix B.
Note Initial installation and
configuration requires a
customer supplied PC.
Note Installation
considerations including site
preparation, equipment
location, and cable lengths
should have been
previously determined by
the installer.
Warning Risk of
electric shock. Always
ensure that the unit is
properly grounded to earth
ground. Primary safety
ground to the unit is
achieved through the 2 wire
plus ground IEC 320
appliance cord. Before
installing, verify earth
ground on the circuit
supplying power. If this
ground is missing or
unreliable then connect the
ground stud on the rear of
the unit to earth ground.
Grounding should be
verified by a professional
certified installer and
comply with any applicable
local codes.
Warning Do not drop
the equipment when lifting
or carrying. Personnel injury
or equipment damage may
occur.