Wilan LIBRA 5800 AP, User Manual

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Description
16 Libra 5800 Series User Guide
The Access Point is responsible for any CPE data management functions.
The Libra 5800 AP consists of three parts: 1) AP radio unit, 2) Ethernet Power Inserter with CAT-5
cable (bought separately) and weatherproofing kit (included), and 3) the External Antenna and cable
(both bought separately).
• LIBRA 5800 AP – The AP is the main piece of radio equipment. It is designed for outdoor
installation but can also be installed indoors if needed. The AP is equipped with an N-type (F)
RF connector so that the external antenna can be connected to it. Thus many different types
of base stations can be deployed using sectoral, omni or other specialized antennas.
• Ethernet Power Inserter – This piece of equipment is a small box that connects between the
CPE and the P.C. This box also provides power for the AP equipment to run. A CAT-5 outdoor
cable is used to connect the Power inserter to the AP. The weatherproofing kit is used with
standard RJ-45 connector to ensure reliable connection for outdoor systems.
• Antenna and Cable – In order to accomodate different frequency re-use plans and scalability
of the base stations the AP is designed to be used with an external antenna. Antennas and
cables are selected by the user based on the network requirements.
Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
The CP equipment connects customers to the AP via a wireless link. The link enables customers to
communicate with other users of the wireless network and the Ethernet.
Customer Premise Equipment has two parts: 1) CPE radio unit and 2) Ethernet Power Inserter with
CAT-5 cable (bought separately) and weatherproofing kit (included).
• LIBRA 5800 CPE – The CPE is the main piece of equipment that would normally be installed
outdoors (indoor installation is permitted when feasible) The CPE contains all of the
necessary radio equipment to provide a high-speed wireless link. The CPE also has an
integral antenna such that no RF cables are required for a typical installation.
• Ethernet Power Inserter – This piece of equipment is a small box that connects between the
CPE and the P.C. This box also provides power for the CPE equipment to run. A CAT-5
outdoor cable is used to connect the Power Inserter to the CPE. The weatherproofing kit is
used with standard RJ-45 connector to ensure reliable connection for outdoor systems.
Wireless network activity focuses on the AP, which is both the main access point to the Ethernet
(LAN or WAN) and the destination for CPE-originated communications (CPEs do not communicate
directly with other CPEs—they communicate only via the AP). CPEs complete the customer-end of a
wireless link.
Long Range Customer Premise Equipment (LCPE)
The LCP equipment also connects customers to the AP via a wireless link. The LCPE enables the
customer to reach longer ranges by allowing the connection to a higher gain external antenna. It can
also be used for indoor installation of the units should severe weather conditions require it. The
antenna is then mounted outdoors and connected via appropriate RF cables to the unit. One other
alternative which customers may want to consider is to use lower gain antennas with systems that
are very close to the Base Station to mitigate some interference concerns without recourse to
dynamic power control.