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
36 Link CX User Manual, Version A
4-1 Before Installing
4-1.1 General Guidelines
The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna systems requires qualified, experienced personnel.
Link CX installation instructions have been written for such personnel.
Since Link CX is easy to install, a previously installed Link CX can be conveniently moved to a new
location. Re-deployment allows the user to meet the requirements of a changing system with minimal
effort and expense. Thus, installation personnel should assume that the activities described in this
chapter are not one-time procedures but will have to be repeated from time to time.
This manual assumes that the site power and grounding have already been installed. This manual also
assumes that the antenna mounting pole has been installed before installing the Link CX. When
installing and aligning a Link CX radio or associated radio link, the user should always have on hand the
required tools, test equipment and any other required miscellaneous installation devices and materials.
interWAVE disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation
practices.
This device is to be exclusively used for fixed point-to-point operation
with directional antennas.
Before you continue with this installation, make sure you have a
filled-out copy of the Radio Link Planning Worksheet found in
Section 3-7.
Before installing the Link CX radio, it is recommended that installation
personnel read this chapter in its entirety. If installation personnel are
unfamiliar with the radio components, we recommend reading
Chapter One. After reading through the full installation procedure,
installation personnel may proceed to the relevant sections in this
chapter.
The Link CX electronics have been designed to be maintenance free,
and the outdoor components are very rugged. However, because of
continued exposure to weather, it is recommended that qualified
personnel inspect antenna systems once a year to verify proper
installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment.