User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- interWave WaveNet Link CX User Manual
- One - System Description
- 1-1 General
- 1-2 System Overview
- 1-3 Features
- 1-4 LinkCX Basic Structure
- 1-4.1 Radio Links
- 1-4.2 Data Stream
- 1-4.3 LinkCX Models
- 1-4.4 Mounting and Antenna Alignment
- 1-4.5 Interface Connectors and Indicators
- 1-4.6 Cables
- 1-4.7 Integral Antenna
- 1-4.8 External Antenna
- 1-4.9 Configuration, Operation, and Monitoring
- 1-4.10 SNMP
- 1-4.11 LinkCX Network Management Architecture
- 1-4.12 NMS Connectivity
- 1-4.13 Web-Based GUI Access Security
- 1-4.14 GUI Functions
- 1-5 Typical Applications
- 1-5.1 Internet (ISP)
- 1-5.2 Private Network Wireless Bridged LANs and WANs
- 1-5.3 PCS/PCN and Cellular Networks
- 1-5.4 Wireless Local Loop Networks and Local Exchange Bypass
- 1-5.5 Business Bypass and Local Exchange Bypass
- 1-5.6 Backhaul for Wireless MTU and MTU Access
- 1-5.7 Wireless Mesh Backhaul Networks
- 1-5.8 Wireless ATM Mesh Distribution with StreamNet
- 1-6 Specifications
- Two - Installation Steering Guide
- Three - Installation Planning
- Four - Installing the Link CX
- Five - Final Link CX Setup
- Six - Monitoring and Trend Analysis
- Seven - Troubleshooting the Link CX
- Appendix 1 - Interface Cable Pinouts
- Appendix 2 - Technical Specifications
- Appendix 3 - Using the Web-Based GUI User Interface
- Appendix 4 - Grounding and Lightning Protection
- Appendix 4 - Enterprise MIBs and Traps
Grounding and Lightning Protection 107
Appendix 4
Grounding and Lightning Protection
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This appendix explains how to properly set up the Link CX radio and associated antenna for grounding
and lightning protection. It contains the following sections:
• Section A4-1, Overview
• Section A4-2, Grounding
• Section A4-3, Lightning Protection
• Section A4-4, Bibliography
A4-1 Overview
When used in telecommunications, good grounding practices have some direct benefits that can help
users maximize system uptime as well as ensure the safety of those people working on the system.
Among these benefits are:
• Protection of personnel from electric shock and fire hazards
• Reduction of radiated and conducted electromagnetic susceptibility
• Improved system tolerance to discharge of electrostatic energy and lightning interference
• Minimized service interruptions and service damage
No practice or formula can completely eliminate the above risks, but interWAVE believes that good
grounding and bonding practices can significantly reduce the risk of many of these hazards. This
appendix includes a bibliography that contains several publications that are readily available and provide
detailed information on many aspects of grounding systems and their design, implementation,
measurement, and maintenance.
Please note that every telecommunication site is unique and must be evaluated accordingly. The
following information is provided for generic reference and educational purposes only. The grounding
plans and practices for a given site should be established and implemented only by trained profes-
sionals, working in accordance with local practices and regulations.
interWAVE strongly recommends that you install a Transtector Lightning
Arrestor or equivalent at the cable entry to the Ethernet, Power, and/or
DS-3 equipment structure.