User's Guide

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BreezeNET BU-DS.11/RB-DS.11 v User's Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 General ..............................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 System Description..........................................................................................................................1-1

1.2.1 BreezeNET DS.11 Compatibility and Standards ........................................................................1-1

1.3 BreezeNET DS.11 Functional Description....................................................................................1-2

1.4 How to Use This Guide....................................................................................................................1-4

2. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Quick Start to Wireless Networking ..............................................................................................2-1

2.2 Packing List ......................................................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Other Items Required for Installation.............................................................................................2-2

2.4 Installation Overview........................................................................................................................2-2

2.5 Guidelines for Placement of BU-DS.11 Units..............................................................................2-5

2.6 Outdoor Installation Considerations...............................................................................................2-6

2.6.1 Co-locating DS.11 Outdoor Units...............................................................................................2-6

2.6.2 Site Selection Factors...................................................................................................................2-6

2.6.3 Rooftop Installation......................................................................................................................2-8

2.6.4 Antennas for Outdoor Applications.............................................................................................2-8

2.6.5 Antenna Alignment........................................................................................................................2-8

2.6.6 Antenna Diversity..........................................................................................................................2-9

2.6.7 Antenna Polarization.....................................................................................................................2-9

2.6.8 Antenna Seal ..................................................................................................................................2-9

2.6.9 Cell Size.........................................................................................................................................2-9

2.6.10 Link Distance ........................................................................................................................... 2-10

2.6.11 Using Outdoor Range Tables .................................................................................................. 2-10

2.6.12 Available Antennas and Antenna Kits..................................................................................... 2-10

2.6.13 Precautions............................................................................................................................... 2-13

2.6.14 Lightning Protection................................................................................................................ 2-13

2.6.15 Rain Proofing........................................................................................................................... 2-13

2.7 Installing the Outdoor Unit........................................................................................................... 2-13

2.7.1 Connecting the Ground and Antenna Cables............................................................................ 2-15

2.7.2 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable................................................................................ 2-16