Motorola Canopy Backhaul Module user manual Product Description, Module Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Canopy Backhaul

Backhaul links provide point-to-point connectivity either as a standalone link or feeding an Access Point cluster as part of a Canopy network.

Backhaul modules are available in both the 5.2 and 5.7 bands and in both 10 and 20 Mbps. 5.7 backhauls can be used with reflectors on either or both ends. 5.2 backhauls cannot be used with reflectors in the US or Canada due to regulatory agency restrictions.

The following table shows typical ranges for each type of backhaul.

Module Type		Modulation Rate	Reflectors	Typical Range
5200	BH10 (DES)	10	None allowed in US or	2 miles (3.6 km)
5201 BH10 (AES)			Canada
5700	BH10 (DES)	10	None	2 miles (3.6 km)
5701 BH10 (AES)
5700	BH10 (DES)	10	One end	10 miles (16 km)
5701 BH10 (AES)
5700	BH10 (DES)	10	Both ends	35 miles (56 km)
5701 BH10 (AES)
5700	BH20	20	None	1 mile (1.6 km)
5700	BH20	20	One end	5 miles (8 km)
5700	BH20	20	Both ends	35 miles (56 km)

When using Backhauls in standalone links, the type of Backhaul is selected based on data needs and range needs. When using Backhauls in a network and co-locating a BH with Access Points, the type of backhaul is usually selected based on having the BH in a different band than the APs.

In other words, if the APs are 5700s, the BH is a 5200 and vice versa. While distance separation of 100 vertical feet (30 m) on a tower can allow use of co-located APs and BHs in the same band, choosing cross-band APs and BHs is usually the better choice.

Module Description

The base cover of your Canopy Backhaul is easily removed by depressing the release lever on the back of the cover.

Base Cover

Base Cover

ReleaseEthernet

LeverCable

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