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GigaSpire BLAST Installation Guide
Model u4/u4m
June 2021
Part # 220-01192 Rev 10

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  • Page 1 GigaSpire BLAST Installation Guide Model u4/u4m June 2021 Part # 220-01192 Rev 10...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tabletop Mounting Dimensions ................24 Wall Mounting Dimensions ..................25 Tabletop Mounting the u4/u4m ................25 Wall Mounting the u4/u4m ..................26 Additional Mounting Considerations ..............27 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 4 LED States - Power Off & Boot-up ................. 32 LED States – GigaSpire BLAST u4/u4m LED Status ..........33 LED States - Mesh Mode ..................33 Wall Mount Template ....................34 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide This document provides general installation practices for the Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4 (Model # GS2028E) and the GigaSpire Mesh BLAST® u4m (model # GM1028). This document also provides a general description of the products, and guidance for planning, site preparation, power installation, splicing to the outside plant, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Page 6  Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.  For external power supplies, the external power supply used in this device is to be Class II or a Limited Power Source (LPS) power supply. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Gigaspire Blast U4/U4M Overview

    Mounting is identical although features vary depending on the roll the unit plays in the network. The GigaSpire BLAST u4 is a premium smart home system that delivers the latest ‘Wi-Fi 6’ certified technology (802.11ax). The GigaSpire BLAST u4 uses a Gigabit Ethernet link at the subscriber's premises to provide carrier-class Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for customer multi-media devices.
  • Page 8 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation and dynamic beamforming at 5 GHz. Leveraging the latest Wi-Fi 6 features, the GigaSpire BLAST u4 provides longer range, higher efficiency and less interference compared to earlier generations of Wi-Fi technology.
  • Page 9  Selectable forwarding and blocking policies  DMZ hosting  Parental controls, time of day usage  Denial of service (DoS) protection  MAC filtering  Time/Zone support  Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 10  802.1Q VLANs  802.1p service prioritization  Q-in-Q tagging  Multiple VLANs  DiffServ  Pre-defined QoS on service type  LAG of GE ports  MAP-T Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 11: Gigaspire Mesh Blast U4M Overview

     AC to 12 VDC power adapter GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m Overview The Calix GigaSpire Mesh BLAST® u4m is the new generation Wi-Fi 6 mesh satellite that complements the Calix GigaSpire family of products. With the broad portfolio of GigaSpire smart home systems, BLAST®...
  • Page 12 Wi-Fi coverage. In addition, the demand for video content continues to grow and subscribers expect to watch anywhere on any device. The Calix GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m enhances coverage and capacity with the latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi radios, transmitting at the maximum allowable regulatory limits.
  • Page 13 GigaMesh RJ-45 port and the parent GigaSpire. The GigaMesh leverages its TR-069 interface to communicate its presence to the Calix Support Cloud, which adds the GigaMesh to the subscriber account. The system harmonizes the services on the GigaMesh.
  • Page 14  IGMP Fast Leaves  Gateway Management:  Support Cloud  ACS  Local Home Gateway GUI, access provisionable  Remote WAN side GUI access  Default username/password Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 15: Agency Listing

    Hazardous Materials There are no hazardous materials identified for the GigaSpire BLAST u4/u4m. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 16 C minimum. If additional help is needed on implementing a power supply, please contact your local Calix service professional. An external power supply is included with the following rating: Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 17: Site Preparation

     Connectorized Power and Signal Cable - A 2-pin barrel connector to the local AC power receptacle (Type A). Coaxial Cables  Note that Coaxial cable connections are to be internal connections only. Outdoor connections are not allowed. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 18: Before You Begin

    Note: For all models, the power cord configuration must be appropriate for use in the country where the device is being deployed. Note: Only provided and approved power cords or voltage adapters should be used to connect to this product(s). Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 19 Tabletop or Wall Mount - u4 Tabletop or Wall Mount - u4m Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 20 Power Supply (2-Pin) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    Certain building materials are particularly effective at blocking Wi-Fi signals (see table below) and should be taken into consideration when locating the GigaSpire BLAST u4 or Mesh BLAST u4m. Line of sight is not necessary since MIMO technology takes advantage of reflections in the over-the-air path to carry additional data.

  • Page 22: Installation Variables

     What type of building material is used in this facility? Make sure you have the appropriate drills, drill bits and fasteners for routing Ethernet or power cables as they pass through walls and the like. GigaSpire BLAST u4 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 23: Unpacking The Gigaspire U4/U4M

     (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 24: Tabletop Mounting Dimensions

    Tabletop Mounting Dimensions Dimensions are shown here for your reference. BLAST u4/u4m 5.0 “ 12.7 cm 8292 1.5 “ 4 cm Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 25: Wall Mounting Dimensions

    6.35 cm Tabletop Mounting the u4/u4m Any Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4 or u4m can be mounted flat on a tabletop. Four (4) rubberized feet are pre-installed on the bottom of the unit to provide a non-skid surface when placing the unit on a table or shelf.

  • Page 26: Wall Mounting The U4/U4M

    Wall Mounting the u4/u4m The Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4 and the GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m can be wall mounted. Keep the following information in mind when considering wall mounting:  Locate the unit on the wall in a location that is unlikely to be bumped or jostled.

  • Page 27: Additional Mounting Considerations

     Screw length > 6mm (.24") and less than 20mm long. (.79") Depending on the material you are attaching to, use a screw of sufficient length and strength to support the GigaSpire BLAST u4/u4m once attached to the bracket. See below for specifications on what type of screw is recommended.
  • Page 28 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Final Set-Up And Testing

    GigaSpire BLAST u4/u4m Reset Behavior 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. Basic reset (reboot): Restarts the unit.
  • Page 30 Factory Reset  login credentials for Support user, TR-69 management settings reset to ACS URL and login credentials, SPID, etc., factory defaults all of which reset to defaults. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 31: Powering The Gigaspire Blast U4/U4M

    Power Adapter Connecting to the Internet The method by which the GigaSpire BLAST u4 or GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m is deployed will impact the internet connection. With power applied to the BLAST, perform the following steps based on the role the device plays in the network.

  • Page 32: Led States - Power Off & Boot-Up

    Flashing ever 1 second assuming software can  control the LED Boot-up Failure Off & Red  Unit boot-up has failed (assuming software can Cycles @  control the LED). 800 msec Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 33: Led States - Gigaspire Blast U4/U4M Led Status

    * After 60 seconds, the light bar begins to reflect Gateway status (not shown in the illustration  below). For example, cyan for connected to the Internet Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 34: Wall Mount Template

    For additional information, refer to Wall Mounting the u4/u4m (on page 26) located in the Installation chapter of this guide. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 35 Example Wall Mount Drilling Template Wall Mount Drilling Template, GigaSpire BLAST u4 & GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m Note: Do not change scale of this template. Dimensions are 1:1 Drill Here 2.50” 6.35 cm Drill Here 1.14” 2.9 cm 8311 Interface Side 220-01181 Wall Mount Drill Template for BLAST u4 &...
  • Page 36 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

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