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Calix GigaSpire BLAST u12 GS202xE Installation Manual

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GigaSpire BLAST Installation
Guide
March, 2020
# 220-01209 Rev 11

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  • Page 1 GigaSpire BLAST Installation Guide March, 2020 # 220-01209 Rev 11...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LED States - GigaSpire Turn-up ..............33 LED States - WPS Functionality ..............34 LED States - Miscellaneous Controls.............. 36 LED States - Alexa..................37 GigaMesh LED Behavior ................38 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    DANGER! CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT. Fiber optic radiation can cause severe eye damage or blindness. Do not look into the open end of an optical fiber. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 6 This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with greater than 26cm between the radiator & your body. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 7 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à plus de 26 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Gs202Xe/Gs422Xe/Gs4227 Gigaspire Overview

    IPTV video and data services. The BLAST u6x incorporates a WAN interface using a pluggable SFP+ module securely located behind a removable panel next to the external interface assembly. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 9 The GigaSpire BLAST solution easily delivers high definition (HD) and ultra-HD (UHD) video and data throughout a subscriber’s home in an increasingly video-rich and mobile broadband environment. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 10 2.5G Gigabit WAN - RJ45 (u6.2) 1.0G Gigabit WAN - RJ45 (u12, u12x, u6.1) USB 2.0 GS4227E/GS4220E Power In (2-Pin Barrel u6.2 & u6.1 GigaSpire BLAST or 8-Pin) 8100 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 11: Agency Listing

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Hazardous Materials There are no hazardous materials identified for the GigaSpire. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 12 15 V CC (puissance nominale de 12 V CC) et de 1 A minimum.  Les câbles électriques de l’alimentation électrique tous courants (s’ils sont utilisés) doivent être raccordés à une prise de courant avec mise à la terre. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 13 Calix ou ses revendeurs, ou un adaptateur d’alimentation ou une batterie de secours acheté comme accessoire auprès de Calix ou de ses revendeurs doit être utilisé avec le produit.
  • Page 14  10 V CC (min.), 15 V CC (max)  Adaptateur d’alimentation externe : 12 V CC, 3A DANGER! Using non-approved or incorrect power adapters can result in injury. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 15: Site Preparation

     Ensure that all components are on-site and readily available to complete the installation.  The customer is aware of your planned visit and will provide access to the inside of the home. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 16: Introduction

    Note: For all models, the power cord configuration must be appropriate for use in the country where the device is being deployed. Note: Only Calix provided and approved power cords or voltage adapters should be used to connect to this product(s).
  • Page 17 Install Guide Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Installation

     Check the contents of each box carefully as you receive them. Components may not be located where you might expect them due to certain items being tested immediately before shipment. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 19: Installation Variables

    MIMO technology takes advantage of reflections in the over-the-air path to carry additional data. However, Calix recommends that when possible, Calix GigaSpires should be placed in a centralized location within the home to yield the best possible results for Wi-Fi coverage.

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Gigaspire

     (2) Product Identification Labels with Login Credentials After opening the carton, remove the protective packaging, ensure all components above are present, and prepare for mounting the unit. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 21: Tabletop Mounting Dimensions

    = 4.75” Wide u12.x = 4.75” Wide 8527 u6.1 = 8.5” High u6.2 = 8.5” High u6.x = 9.9” High = 8.5” High u12.x = 8.5” High Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 22: Tabletop Mounting The Gigaspire Blast

    Note: 2-pin or 8-pin power adapter is 4.9" (1.5m) long. Tabletop Mounting the GigaSpire BLAST Any Calix GigaSpire BLAST can be mounted flat on a tabletop, in a tower configuration. Four (4) rubberized feet are pre-installed on the bottom of the unit to provide a non-skid surface when placing the GigaSpire on a table or shelf.

  • Page 23: Wall Mounting The Gigaspire Blast

    Install Guide Wall Mounting the GigaSpire BLAST The Calix GigaSpire BLAST u6 and u12 series can be wall mounted using the optional wall mount bracket. These GigaSpire BLAST models includes a 6mm captive receptacle built into the base for attaching to the captive M6 screw assembled into the wall mount bracket.
  • Page 24 Alarm Telemetry 2-pin Power Plug (For USB 2.0 for UPS deployments deployments without UPS) 8218 Signal/Power Wiring (12 VDC) 6809 AC Power to UPS 110/220 VAC, 3 Prong Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 25: Additional Mounting Considerations

    As an alternative, longer power cords are available to extend the distance between the BLAST and the power supply.  Calix also recommends keeping cabling neat and well secured wherever possible. A tidy installation allows for increased safety and an overall neater appearance. Common tools used for this purpose include cable ties and velcro straps for routing cable out of the way.
  • Page 26  A Calix GigaSpire BLAST mounted near the ceiling on the optional Wall Mount Bracket. This device provides Wi-Fi radios inside the home in a location that provides the optimal Wi-Fi signal throughout the home. The BLAST also provides a mechanical hub for deploying additional Ethernet ports or POTS ports in the home.
  • Page 27 Install Guide Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 28: Final Set-Up And Testing

    The SPID and ACS URL are unique for each service provider. Calix EDGE systems support a variety of system reset functions and provide multiple methods for invoking each of these functions, as described in this topic. Calix defines these functions and behaviors as follows: 1.
  • Page 29 Hardware: no option Factory Reset Software (for support user only): EWI > Support > Tools > Smart Activate > Factory Reset Note: For operators with Calix Support Cloud (CSC), remote resets can be invoked as follows: System Tools > Reboot (https://www.calix.com/content/calix/en/site-prod/library- html/software-products/cloud/nm/support/help/index.htm#88688.htm) System Tools >...

  • Page 30: Powering The Gigaspire Blast - No Ups

    AC outlet is available within that distance.  The power/signal cord that runs from the UPS to the GigaSpire is available in any of the following configurations based on model. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 31: (Optional) Mounting The Ups

    3. Pre-drill mounting holes (to accept an 8-32 pan head screw - not provided) of the appropriate size. Important: Make sure the material you are mounting the UPS to is of sufficient strength to support its weight of 7.16 pounds (3.25 kgs). Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 32: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting as a Mesh point If the GigaSpire is configured as a MESH point, connect an Ethernet cable from its WAN port to another GigaSpire or wirelessly connect the two devices. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 33: Led States - Gigaspire Turn-Up

    Process Note: All four LEDs On. Book-up failed (assuming software has taken over) Boot-up Failure Note: Cycles at 8/10 of a second Note: All four LEDs on. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 34: Led States - Wps Functionality

    Gateway and the mesh satellite are successfully paired, they will have the same primary SSID (2.4 and 5 GHz). Sequence of WPS operation 1. Press WPS button a single time (3+ seconds in a 10-second window, according to Calix SW convention). 2. GS202xE Gateway enters pairing mode (up to 120 seconds).
  • Page 35 (gateway  Note: After 60 seconds, the light was powered down the restored) bar begins to reflect gateway status (not shown) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 36: Led States - Miscellaneous Controls

    Default position is microphone on. (LED Off) Mute Microphone See Below Pressing the Mute microphone icon causes the LED to illuminate solid red. Note: The functionality of the top LED is hardware controlled. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 37: Led States - Alexa

    .62 second burst followed by an off cycle (same duration) for each received notification. Alexa Notifications Note: All four LED's affected Note: Toggles for .62 seconds between yellow and off. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 38: Gigamesh Led Behavior

    When the Gateway and the mesh satellite are successfully paired, they will have the same primary SSID (2.4 and 5 GHz). Sequence of WPS operation 1. Press WPS button a single time (3+ seconds in a 10-second window, according to Calix SW convention). 2. GS202xE Gateway enters pairing mode (up to 120 seconds).
  • Page 39 (gateway  Note: After 60 seconds, the light was powered down the restored) bar begins to reflect gateway status (not shown) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 40 (top LED is lit). Refer to gateway status LED Stats - GigaSpire Turn-up (on gateway status as being on-line. page 32) for additional information Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 41 Install Guide Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

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