Choosing Locations - Cisco BWX360 Installation Manual

Cisco BWX360 WiMAX Outdoor Modem / engbt / 253306943 / Installation.fm / 07.04.2010

Choosing locations

When choosing locations, please note the following:
1. First choose the location for the indoor unit:
– When choosing the location, note the specified temperature range of the indoor
unit (see "Specifications" on page 23).
– The indoor unit is only suitable for indoor use.
– The indoor unit can be operated either on a horizontal surface or mounted on a
wall. Always make sure the connections cannot become loose once the system
has been put into service and check that the LEDs are clearly visible.
– Power supply:
Power is supplied to the Cisco BWX360 WiMAX Outdoor Modem via the indoor
unit. Therefore, the location must be close to a suitable mains connection (cable
length of the supplied power supply unit).
– Wall duct:
To connect to the outdoor modem, the corresponding Ethernet cable must be fed
through the wall to the outside of the building. It must be possible to make a suit-
able wall duct at or close to the indoor unit.
Please note that the maximum permitted cable length is 50 m.
– PC or network:
Establishing a connection between the indoor unit and a PC or network-switch
should ideally be possible from the location via the Ethernet cable. If the PC is
moved from its original place, the indoor unit should still be able to be reached
simply by using standard cable lengths.
2. Please note the following when setting up the antenna mast/modem:
– There should not be any obstructions (walls, trees etc.) in front of the antenna.
The best results will be obtained if the outdoor modem is in sight of the WiMAX
base station. If necessary, you can also reflect the radio waves off neighbouring
buildings.
– The antenna mast must be structurally secure. Check how secure the various
attachments are.
– The antenna mast must be within reach of the cable. Ideally, the Ethernet cable
should be protected outside (from frost, sun, unauthorised and mechanical influ-
ences etc.).
– The antenna mast should be positioned near a lightning conductor. A suitable
lightning conductor must be installed where necessary.
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