Proxim CPN 65756B About This Book, WHO should USE this Guide, Finding Additional Information

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Tsunami MP.11a Antenna Installation Guide

About This Book

This Tsunami MP.11a Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set up an outdoor antenna with the Tsunami MP.11a hardware.

This guide does not explain how to erect antenna masts, nor how to install a safety grounding system. These prerequisites must be in place before installing the directional antenna.

WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE

The installation of outdoor wireless links requires technical expertise. At the very least, you should be able to:

Install and configure the network components, such as the Tsunami MP.11a hardware.

Understand, or have a working knowledge of, installation procedures for network operating systems using Microsoft Windows.

Mount the outdoor antenna and surge arrestor. Antenna installation must be provided by professional installers.

WARNING!

The Tsunami outdoor antennas are intended for mounting on a roof or on the side of a building. Installation is not to be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work. The antenna must be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician. The site prerequisites must be checked by a person familiar with the national electrical code and other regulations governing this type of installation.

FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Installing Tsunami MP.11a Hardware

Tsunami outdoor antennas typically are used in combination with Tsunami MP.11a systems. The hardware installation of these devices is described in the installation guide included with each product.

Configuration and Management

The configuration and management of outdoor wireless links is done with management tools which come with the Tsunami MP.11a systems. Some examples of management tools are:

ºWeb-based management

ºTelnet

ºWireless Network Manager

Hardware Specifications

Tsunami MP.11a hardware and radio frequency specifications are described in the documentation that comes with the product. Hardware specifications for the outdoor antennas, the cabling system, and the surge arrestor are listed in Appendixes of this guide.

About This Book

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CPN 65756B

Issue Date: August 2003

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Contents Tsunami MP.11a Copyright Contents Appendix D. Certified Outdoor Solutions Finding Additional Information About This BookWHO should USE this Guide Point-to-Point Link About the Tsunami MP.11AAdditional Files on Your Software CD-ROM Other Sources of InformationPoint-to-Multipoint Network Point-to-Multipoint NetworkOverview of the Indoor Installation Preparing for InstallationSite Prerequisites Tsunami MP.11a HardwarePlacement of the Tsunami MP.11a Hardware Cable System Placement of the Surge ArrestorAntenna Cable Route Antenna Placement Overview of the Outdoor InstallationPotential Obstacles for a Directional Antenna Preparing for Installation CPN 65756B Issue Date August Wall Side Mount Antenna MountingTripod Mount Range = Maximum Range x Cable Factor x Clearance Factor Determining Range and ClearanceDetermining the Outdoor Range Cable Factor Maximum RangeCable Factor Fresnel Zone Clearance FactorDetermining Range and Clearance CPN 65756B Issue Date August Calculations Clearance Factor DiagramRSL dBm = Pout L1+ G1 + G2 L2 Lp Calculating Received Signal Level and Link BudgetProcedure Receiver Sensitivity and Minimum SNR for a Good Link Output Power Table for FCCEirp Output Power Table for EtsiDistance and Link Budget Safety Precautions Installing the AntennaPlanning Antenna Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Antenna Connecting the Antenna CableGrounding System Sealing the Cable ConnectorsAntenna Polarization Antenna AlignmentBefore Climbing the Roof Antenna Cable RoutingAppendix A. Outdoor Antenna Equipment Antenna List Antenna ListStandard N-Type Connector Diagram Selecting the Correct Connector TypeAppendix B. Antenna Cabling System Outdoor Cabling ComponentsCabling Component Reverse Polarity-N Cabling Systems Reverse Polarity-N Cabling DiagramSurge Arrestor Surge ArrestorLOW-LOSS Antenna Cable Specifications Surge ArrestorSpecifications 15 m 50 ft Antenna Cable Specifications 6 m 20 ft Antenna CableSpecifications 15 m 50 ft Extra Low Loss Antenna Cable Specifications 22 m 75 ft Antenna CableElectrical Appendix C. Recommended Antennas875 GHZ Dimensions Pattern Tsunami MP.11a Antenna Installation Guide Tsunami MP.11a Antenna Installation Guide Mounting Instructions DBI High Gain Directional Panel Antenna for 5 GHZGeneral Description Vswr SpecificationsMounting Package ContentsDBI High Gain Directional Panel Antenna for 5.8 GHZ Electrical Pattern Tsunami MP.11a Antenna Installation Guide Selecting the Correct Cables Appendix D. Certified Outdoor SolutionsIntroduction Channel ID FCC/World GHz Etsi GHz France GHz Japan GHz Appendix E. Channel FrequenciesTechnical Support Support and WarrantyWarranty and Repair To be Filled OUT by User Reported Problem Problem Description

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