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SKYWAY
5000 Series
Base Station
User’s Guide
For SkyWay 5600 and 5700
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Solectek’s SKYWAY 5000 Series
Bridge/Router, a feature rich, best-in-class wireless solution. This User’s Guide
will describe the operation of your SKYWAY 5000 unit in detail.
S
YSTEM
F
EATURES
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Field proven OFDM modulation allowing near line-of-sight deployment
and strong immunity to multi-path.
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Data rates from 6 Mbps to 72 Mbps.
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High power radio (400mW) and improved radio sensitivity for best in
class link ranges – over 10 miles with only 1-foot panel antenna.
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified cable routing – only a single
outdoor CAT5 cable is needed.
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Integrated antenna/radio simplifies installation and eliminate s lossy RF
coax runs.
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AES encryption for the ultimate in security and data protection.
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Client access control via MAC address filtering.
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Intuitive Web based user interface.
P
ACKAGE
C
ONTENTS
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SKYWAY multipoint base station: 5600 omni or 5700 sectoral.
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24VDC Power Supply .
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector.
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Two-axis mast mounting kit.
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Ethernet cable weatherproofing gland.
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Omni antenna (5600 only).
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N-type coax coupler (5600 only).
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Coax sealing tape (5600 only).
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CD-ROM containing documentation and software utilities.
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Registration Card.
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Warranty and Compliance Card.
NOTE: CAT5 Ethernet cable is not included in the package. Please contact
Solectek for information on available UV -protected Ethernet cables for outdoor
use.
System Requirements
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A SkyWay 5000 Series client unit (5100, 5300 or 5500).
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Indoor CAT 5 cable – straight cable if connecting to a hub/switch,
cross-over cable if connecting to a PC.
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A computer running TCP/IP over Ethernet for testing of the client in a
live multipoint wireless network.
