Link CX-24 User’s Manual
Version 1.0
Page 1
February 2004
Section 1
Overview
1.1 Description
This manual is intended for the technical personnel who will install and operate the Link CX-24. Such
personnel are typically experienced and skilled technicians familiar with on site, physical installation and
connection of equipment, including maintenance work. It is also intended for system administration
personnel performing initial configuration and subsequent system reconfiguration, as well as current
system maintenance activities.
1.2 Regulatory
Information
1.2.1 FCC
Compliance
The Link CX-24 is FCC certified for use in the 24 GHz unlicensed band in the United States.
24GHz (24.05-24.250 GHz)
When deployed in an area regulated by the FCC, Link CX-24 radios operate under the FCC Part 15.249
band regulations for intentional radiators in a point-to-point configuration. The Link CX-24 radios are
equipped with an integral antenna.
1.2.2 Other Regulation Compliance
Other countries have varying RF licensing and operating requirements, and it is imperative that operators
and professional installers ensure that the Link CX-24 is configured and installed per regional regulations.
1.3 Products
The Link CX-24 product is a cost-effective, all-outdoor, pole-mounted, high-capacity, line-of-sight (LOS)
digital radio transmission system, operating in the license-exempt 24.05-24.250 GHz (24GHz) frequency
band. The Link CX-24 can be used for the following applications: point-to-point or building-to-building,
WLL (wireless local loop), backup solutions, temporary links, and mesh cellular backhaul.
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The Link CX-24 DS-3 and 10/100 versions conform to the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) Part 15.249 It operates at up to 0 dBm average transmit power, and is intended for
medium-distance use.
The Link CX-24 provides either a standard DS-3 (44.736 Mbps) interface adhering to Bellcore GR-499-
CORE (DSX-3) standards, or provide two Ethernet 10/100Base-T interfaces adhering to IEEE 802.3
standards, with a combined nominal line rate of 45 Mbps.
Each Link CX-24 is powered by a 110/220 VAC to 48 VDC power supply (see Figure 1.1).
