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
Installing the Link CX 73
Continue with Section 4-6 to fine tune the antenna’s azimuth and elevation.
4-6 Aligning the Antenna
This section includes steps used to fine tune the antenna alignment using RSSI as measured using a
voltmeter. This part of the installation procedure is most easily accomplished with installers at each end
of the radio link who are in communication with one another.
When you are aligning a Link CX with an integral antenna on a single adjustable elevation pole mount,
continue with Section 4-6.1. When you are aligning a Link CX with an integral antenna on a dual
adjustable elevation pole mount, continue with Section 4-6.2. When you are aligning a Link CX with an
external antenna, continue with Section 4-6.3.
4-6.1 Integral Antenna on a Single Adjustable Elevation Mount
Perform Step 57 through Step 62 on the local radio. Then, repeat these steps for the remote radio. See
Figure 4-8 for the Single Pole Mount illustration.
59 Remove the cap from the BNC connector of the remote antenna. Attach the hand-held volt-
meter and BNC test lead to the test point.
60 Fine Azimuth Alignment -- Rotate the Link CX mounting bracket on the pole until the proper
azimuth alignment is achieved. Torque the steel band clamps on the single Link CX
non-adjustable elevation pole mount to RR foot-pounds (SS n.m). Peak the alignment for
maximum voltage at the remote antenna. Expected voltage is more than +1 VDC. The adjust-
ment should be slowly tuned through the peak, and reset at the absolute maximum before
tightening the straps.
61 Fine Elevation Alignment -- Rotate the Link CX mounting bracket until the proper elevation
alignment is achieved. Torque the two elevation locking bolts to 20 to 25 foot-pounds (27 to
Failure to follow this antenna alignment procedure may damage your
equipment and may render the radio unusable. Read through the entire
procedure before attempting adjustment. Contact interWAVE with any
questions.
When you apply power to the Link CX, it starts transmitting. Do not
stand within 2 m (79 in.) of the front of the antenna during Link CX
operation to avoid harmful RF radiation.
The Link CX with integral antenna is normally mounted on one of the
adjustable elevation pole mounts to allow most accurate alignment and
best system gain. If you are attempting to align a Link CX with integral
antenna on a non-adjustable pole mount, adapt the following
procedure, or contact interWAVE for fully-adjustable mounts.