Frequently Asked Questions
WinLink User and Installation Guide
Version 1.750
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Q: Can I use the WinLink™ 1000 with any vendor’s external
antenna?
A: RADWIN supplies the Winlink 1000 external ODU with an N-type
typical connector. Any vendor’s external antenna that is of the same
type and of equal or less directional gain as an antenna that Radwin
authorized with its specific external ODU product, can be used. This is
provided that it can be cascaded to our external unit. Please note that
db losses in the cascading table between the external ODU and the
antenna should be taken into consideration. (In the supplied cascading
cable of one meter we have 1 dB loss).
Q: Do we need to add external arrestors on WinLink cables?
A
:
Although the WinLink™ ODU includes arrestors and lightening
protection, it is suggested to implement external lightning/grounding
suppression. See Appendix J – Lightning & Grounding Guidelines.
Q: What is the actual Ethernet data rate and maximum
throughput?
A
:
The maximum net throughput of the WinLink™ 1000 is full duplex
18 Mbps.
Note:
The WinLink 1000™ is a symmetrical system meaning that 18Mbps is
provided in both directions.
Q: What is the sensitivity for each rate of the WinLink™ 1000?
A
:
The rate sensitivities for a 20MHz channel are:
Rate
[Mbps]
Sensitivity
[dB]
12 -84
18 -81
36 -74
48 -68
Q: Does WinLink™ 1000 withhold any MAC Addresses?
A
:
The WinLink™ 1000 is a layer 2 Bridge (VLAN transparent). The
built-in switch contains a MAC Address table up to 2047.
Q: Can I use any category 5e cable in order to connect the IDU
and ODU?