User Manual

24 Extreme CPE Product Manual
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.5 ODU Installation
The ODU includes its own bracket kit for mounting the unit to a 1 to 4 inch
diameter steel pole or tube. The pole-mounting bracket allows the unit to be
mounted to part of a radio mast or tower structure.
2.5.1 ODU Location
The ODU should be installed outdoors, mounted to a pole using the included
mounting bracket.
 The ODU should be installed where it can provide a direct, or near line of sight
with the WiMAX base station. Normally, the higher the unit placement, the
better the link quality.
 Make sure there are no other radio antennas within 2 m (6 ft) of the ODU.
 Place the ODU away from power and telephone lines.
 Avoid placing the ODU too close to any metallic, refective surfaces, such as
roof-installed air-conditioning equipment, wire fences, or water pipes.
2.5.2 Mount the Unit
The ODU’s pole-mounting bracket attaches directly to the ODU using two long
threaded bolts. The bracket has V-shaped edges on one side that clamp the unit
to a pole. The bracket allows the ODU’s built-in antenna to be mounted to a pole
in either a vertical or horizontal polarization direction.
CAUTION
The planning and installation of the ODU requires professional personnel that are trained in the
installation of radio transmitting equipment. The user is responsible for compliance with local
regulations concerning items such as building safety codes, use of lightning arrestors, and
grounding. Therefore, you must consult a professional contractor knowledgeable in local radio
regulations prior to equipment installation.
When selecting an suitable location for the unit, consider these points:
Perform the following steps to mount the unit to a 1 to 4 inch diameter steel pole or
tube using the mounting bracket: