User's Manual

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Installing the Remote Access Unit
9.4 Installing the Remote Access Unit
9.4.1 Remote Access Unit Installation Checklist
9.4.2 Tools and Materials Required to Install Remote Access Unit
The tools and supplies required to install the RAU depends on the installation method
selected; the following table lists suggestions.
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Installation Requirement Consideration
Floor Plans Installation location of equipment clearly marked
Remote Access Unit(s) 4 per Expansion Hub
Passive antennas Coaxial cable terminated correctly
Suitable operating environment
Cabling
Cat-5 UTP/STP TIA/EIA 568-A approved; RJ-45 male connectors; RAU to Expansion Hub
• Absolute Minimum: 10 meters (33 ft)
• Recommended Minimum: 20 meters (66 ft)
• Maximum: 50 meters (165 ft)
Coaxial Use low-loss cable; RAU (SMA male connector) to passive antennas; typical 1 m
(3.3 ft) using RG142 coaxial cable
Distance
RAU is within 10 m to 50 m (
33 ft to 165 ft) of Expansion Hub (see Table 7-25 on page 7-30 if different UTP/STP
length)
RAU is within RF-design distance of passive antenna, typically 1 m (3.3 ft); coverage will be affected if coaxial cable
length differs from what was used to calculate the design plan
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Description
Philips screwdriver
Tie Wraps
Screws
Drywall Anchors
Pipe Clamp
RAU Mounting Plate
Drill