D-Link DWL-1800 user manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction		1
1.1	Using this Guide	1
1.2	System Description	1
1.2.1	General	1
1.2.2 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1800 DWL-1800 Functional Description		2
1.2.2.1 DWL-1800 (BU) Wireless Base Unit		2
1.2.2.2 DWL-1800(RB) Wireless Bridge		3
1.2.3 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1800 Compatibility and Standards		3

2.	Installation		4
2.1		Packing List	4
2.2		Installation Overview	4
2.3		Outdoor Installation Considerations	5
2.3.1 Collocating DWL-1800 Outdoor Units			6
2.3.2		Site Selection Factors	6
2.3.3		Rooftop Installation	7
2.3.4 Antennas for Outdoor Applications			7
2.3.5		Antenna Polarization	8
2.3.6		Cell Size/Link Distance	8
2.3.7 Using Outdoor Range Tables			8
2.3.8		Precautions	8
2.3.9		Compliance with Radio Regulations	9
2.4	Installing the Outdoor Unit		9
2.4.1 Connecting the Ground and Antenna Cables			11
2.4.2 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable			11
2.5	Installing the Indoor Unit		12
2.5.1		Configuring Parameters	14
2.5.2		Antenna Alignment	14
2.6		Verifying Correct Operation	16
2.6.1 Verifying Correct Operation of the Indoor Unit			16
2.6.2 Verifying Correct Operation of the Outdoor Unit			17

3. The DWL-1800 Configuration Utility	18
3.1 Installing and Running the Configuration Utility	19

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