User's Guide

Table of Contents
BreezeNET DS.11 v User's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 How to Use This Guide...............................................................................................1-1
1.2 BreezeNET DS.11 Features........................................................................................1-2
1.3 BreezNET DS.11 Compatibility and Standards..........................................................1-3
1.4 BreezeNET DS.11 Functional Description.................................................................1-3
1.4.1 Quick Review of Ethernet..................................................................................1-3
1.4.2 WBS-DS.11 Wireless Base Station ...................................................................1-3
1.4.3 WBC-DS.11 Wireless Bridge Client .................................................................1-4
1.5 Where to Use DSSS....................................................................................................1-4
2 Installation .......................................................................................................... 2-6
2.1 Checking The LED Indicators ....................................................................................2-6
2.2 The Rear Panel............................................................................................................2-7
2.3 Outdoor Installation Considerations...........................................................................2-8
2.3.1 Site Selection Factors.........................................................................................2-8
2.3.2 Rooftop Installation ...........................................................................................2-9
2.3.3 Antennas for Outdoor Applications.................................................................2-10
2.3.4 Antenna Seal ....................................................................................................2-12
2.3.5 Cell Size...........................................................................................................2-12
2.3.6 Link Distance...................................................................................................2-12
2.3.7 Using Outdoor Range Tables...........................................................................2-13
2.4 Precautions................................................................................................................2-14
2.4.1 Transmit Antenna.............................................................................................2-14
2.4.2 Lightning Protection ........................................................................................2-14
2.4.3 Rain Proofing...................................................................................................2-15