User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 About this Guide
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Getting Started
- 4 Verify Prerequisites
- 5 Install MacroMAXe
- 6 Connect and Manage Cables
- 7 Set Power System
- 8 Appendix A
- 9 Appendix C – Glossary of Terms
- 10 Appendix D – Installation Checklist
- 11 Appendix E
MacroMAXe Installation Guide
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2 Introduction
This section provides a descriptive overview of the product and its place in the product suite.
2.1 MacroMAXe
MacroMAXe is a highly integrated macro-cell base station with all-in-one packaging of RF and base-
band components. MacroMAXe includes integrated Quad receiver / Dual transmitter to support two
channel diversity and MIMO. It is available as an all outdoor solution for Mobile WiMAX applications
to minimize physical footprint and operator expense.
MacroMAXe is an outdoor radio that is mounted outside on a pole or wall. MacroMAXe is available in
numerous frequency bands and in numerous channels see: MacroMAXe Frequency Ranges
.
MacroMAXe is managed by an SNMP-based network management system (Netspan) using standard
and proprietary MIBs. Basic management can be performed using any standard Web browser.
Note: For management refer to MacroMAXe Commissioning documentation.
2.2 MacroMAXe Frequency Ranges
The table below lists the frequency range of MacroMAXe variants currently available. This table will
grow as more variants become available.
Table2‐MacroMAXefrequencyranges
Band Region Lower FrequencyUpper FrequencyChannel Bandwidth Duplex
3.6 GHz
Generic 3650 MHz 3675 MHz ¾ 5MHz
¾ 7MHz
¾ 10MHz
TDD
2.2.1 Architecture
A highly flexible and scalable WiMAX Base Station, the MacroMAXe is capable of supporting Mobile
WiMAX profiles across multiple frequency bands.
Note: The following is for illustration only; actual layout may differ as
infrastructure is installation-specific.
Note: MacroMAXe must be properly grounded according with NEC and other
local safety code requirements.