Antenna Cabling System, Introduction | Proxim Tsunami MP.11 specification

Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation

Chapter 3. Antenna Cabling System

INTRODUCTION

As radio regulations differ between the various countries worldwide, not all of the outdoor solutions described in this manual may be allowed in the country where you plan to install this equipment.

Local radio regulations or legislation may impose restrictions on the use of specific combinations of:

•Low-loss antenna cables and outdoor antennas

•Radio channels selected at the units that are connected to specific outdoor antennas

Note: A basic rule for selecting a combination of cables and antennas is that no combination is allowed unless explicitly approved in this manual. Therefore, always use this chapter in combination with “Chapter 2. Determining Range and Clearance” on page 19 of this document to select the right type of antenna equipment and to inform your antenna installer and LAN administrator about the impact of regulatory constraints on their job or activities.

CABLE COMPONENTS

To comply with local radio regulations, the BSUs and SUs have a selectable radio power output level. It can be selected through the TPC (Transmit Power Control) parameter in the user Interface. See the product’s

Installation and Management manual for more information.

The low-loss antenna cable recommended is an LMR-600 (2 meters / 6 feet). You can order this accessory from Proxim Wireless Corporation.

When you order the antenna equipment, make sure that you order cables that comply with the regulations that apply in your country. In case of doubt, consult the Proxim Wireless Corporation Sales office for more information

To connect your radio hardware to an outdoor antenna installation, you will need the following cabling components:

•Surge arrestor

•Low-loss antenna cables

•One of the outdoor antennas described in Tsunami MP.11 Recommended 5 Gz and 2.4 GHz Antennas.

When purchasing new MP.11 products, each of these components will be equipped with standard N-type connectors.

When ordering separate components, for example as a spare part or replacement to previously purchased outdoor antenna equipment, carefully read the note on the following page to ensure that you order components with an N-type connector that matches the other parts of your outdoor antenna cabling system.