Proxim Tsunami MP.11 Finding Additional Information, Installing Hardware, Hardware Specifications

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FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation

FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Installing Hardware

Antennas typically are used in combination with Tsunami MP.11 systems. The hardware installation of these devices is described in the Installation and Management manual included with each product.

Configuration and Management

Configuration and management of outdoor wireless links is accomplished with management tools that come with the systems. Some examples of management tools are:

ºWeb-based (HTTP) management

ºTelnet

ºWireless network manager

Hardware Specifications

Hardware and radio frequency specifications for the unit 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 Tsunami MP.11 Recommended 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Antennas

Additional Files on Your Software CD

All software CDs that come with your Proxim products include a Release Notes file in the Doc subdirectory. This file contains information about the software version and drivers. You are advised to print and read the Release Notes file prior to installing your Proxim products, as it may contain information that was not available when this document was printed.

Other Sources of Information

You can download all Tsunami MP.11 documentation from the Proxim Support website: http://support.proxim.com . Visit the website regularly for the latest available information, documentation, software updates, and other Proxim news.

Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Contents Part Number 73082/1 Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide VersionTsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation CopyrightTrademarks Error! Bookmark not defined ContentsWHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE About This BookConfiguration and Management Installing HardwareHardware Specifications FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONABOUT THE TSUNAMI MP.11 PRODUCT FAMILY DANGER SAFETY PRECAUTIONSINSTALLATION PROCESS OVERVIEW Chapter 1. Preparing for InstallationTsunami MP.11a Model 5054 Hardware INDOOR LINK INSTALLATIONSITE PREREQUISITES Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Model 5054 Cable Setup for an Outdoor AntennaModel 2454-Rand Model 5054-RHardware Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Outdoor Hardware PlacementAntenna Cable Route Surge Arrestor PlacementCable System Placing the Antenna OUTDOOR LINK INSTALLATIONa.Neighboring buildings Mirror-glassbuildings Crowded parking lots Antenna Mast Requirements Mounting the AntennaTripod Mount Wall Side MountSealing the Cable Connectors Connecting the Antenna CableAligning the Antenna Grounding the AntennaAntenna Alignment Display Feature Link Test Antenna Alignment CommandsAntenna Polarization set aad enable localAntenna Cable Routing BEFORE CLIMBING THE ROOFRange = Maximum Range x Clearance Factor Chapter 2. Determining Range and ClearanceDETERMINING THE OUTDOOR RANGE Clearance Factor Maximum RangeThe distance between the antennas a Model DISTANCE ASSUMPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONSAssumptions ExpectationsModel 2454-R Model 5054-RAssumptions Expectationsis the transmitter output power in dBm Calculating Received Signal Level and Link BudgetCALCULATIONS RSL dBm = Pout - L1+ G1 + G2 - L2 - LpTsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation ProcedureTable 1. Examples of Minimum Antenna Cable Loss Management manualTable 2. Distance and Link Budget Tsunami MP.11 Antenna InstallationCABLE COMPONENTS Chapter 3. Antenna Cabling SystemINTRODUCTION SELECTING THE CORRECT CONNECTOR TYPE Mechanical Layout USING A SURGE ARRESTORClamping voltage PoE,Data Connectors Cable type SpecificationsDimensions Weight Operating Temperature Grounding VSWR and Insertion LossUSA & Canada Customers Support and WarrantyInternational Customers Search KnowledgebaseWARRANTY AND REPAIR Problem Description Reported ProblemTO BE FILLED OUT BY THE DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR TO BE FILLED OUT BY USER