1. Introduction to the A-6000
The ZyXEL A-6000 is a Wireless Bridge for Inter-building Point to Point Ethernet connection. By supporting AES/TKIP, A-6000 is particularly suited for sensitive data transmission. System privacy is also inherent through the MAC & 802.1x based mutual authentication functionality. Outdoor-mounted design with weatherproof enclosure and connecting with low loss cable to antenna achieves outstanding performance in the longer communication distance. The power over Ethernet (POE) technology supplies the power and Ethernet connectivity via a single Ethernet cable and allows users to install system quickly. A-6000 meets FCC 15.203 regulations. The A-6000 is strictly intended for sale to the professional market as it requires sophisticated installation methods and is an integral part of a larger infrastructure that will be sold to ZyXEL licensed operators as a package. The A-6000 uses a standard N-type connector however it requires installation done only by a licensed professional due to the complexity of the technology and product. Installation requires special training by ZyXEL to align the antennas.
2. Product installation requirements
1.The A-6000 can only be installed by a licensed installer; training and access to technical requirements will be provided through the user guide and through training done by the business partnership agreements with respective customers.
2.The installation will be done in a controlled and licensed environment; and filing of the appropriate documentation as required by local law.
3.Installation requires special training (special programming, access to keypad, field strength measurements made) by ZyXEL of the installation and maintenance teams of the ZyXEL licensed service providers and operators.
4.ZyXEL licensed service providers will be required to have their installation teams trained to do installation of the A-6000 and antennas on high sited areas in order to meet the performance and regulatory requirements. This will require professional installation; the installation of the A-6000 must be controlled and installed by licensed professionals. Specially designed antennas and mounting procedures will be required and professional installation needed to ensure the equipment works reliably and compatibly with the complete ZyXEL infrastructure.
5.An intentional radiator shall be designed to ensure that no antenna other than that furnished by the ZyXEL or its customer shall be used with the A-6000. The use of a permanently attached antenna or of an antenna that uses a unique coupling to the intentional radiator shall be considered sufficient to comply. If the unit becomes broken, the antenna can be replaced by the user, but the use of a standard antenna jack or electrical connector is prohibited. Further, this requirement does not apply to intentional radiators that must be professionally installed, such as perimeter protection systems and some field disturbance sensors, or to other intentional radiators which must be measured at the installation site. However, the installer shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the limits in this part are not exceeded.
6.This standard antenna may be used in a point-to-point application, and possibly may require a tower mount and/or directional antenna. Such use would be applicable in the following uses: data and control signal transmitter located in oil fields; transmitters mounted on trains and train stations; pole-mounted police and/or emergency vehicles.
7.Permanent attachment of the A-6000 can be achieved by various means such as factory application of a permanent cement or epoxy to a standard antenna connector. The A-6000 will specify the certification application type of adhesive to be used and must confirm that the adhesive will be applied at the factory – prior to shipment.
8.The installer must ensure that the A-6000 and antenna is properly installed so as not to exceed the limits for which it has been designed.
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