User's Manual

Chapter 1. QuickStart Guide
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B. At the subscriber’s site:
i. Identify the location for the Interface Box, close to an AC power source.
ii. Identify an appropriate location for mounting the Outdoor Unit (ODU). In most
cases, the unit should be pointed at the base station with the least possible
obstruction.
iii. Determine the cable path between the Interface Box and the Outdoor Unit. Max-
imum cable length is 50 m (165 ft) or 100 m (330 ft), depending on cable type
(see Table 3-A).
Step 2. Install the Interface Box
A. Run the Ethernet cable from the location for the ODU to the location for the Interface
Box. Leave plenty of slack. Place the protective rubber boot at the outdoor end. Ter-
minate both ends with shielded RJ-45 connectors.
It is highly recommended that the cable is verified using a cable tester before connec-
tion and power-up.
B. Plug the power supply attached to the Interface Box into an AC power outlet.
C. Connect the cable from the ODU into the RJ-45 jack labeled ODU.
Step 3. Install the Outdoor Unit (ODU)
A. If a mounting pole or other support is to be employed, install it in the chosen location,
following standard procedures and local building codes. The Outdoor Unit’s standard
mounting bracket accommodates pole diameters of 1.5 or 2 inches (3.8 or 5.1 cm).
B. Mount the Outdoor Unit to the pole or other support or to the building.
WARNING: Lightning protection is recommended for subscriber equipment. Instruc-
tions and an example are contained in the document titled
Surge Protec-
tion for PacketWave Products
, included on the CD that accompanies the
equipment. (If the CD or document were not provided, contact Aperto Cus-
tomer Service.) Lightning damage is not covered by the product warranty.
C. Connect the cable from the Interface Box into the RJ-45 jack on the ODU. (See
Appendix E for cable details.) Make sure the boot is properly seated in the mating
flange cutout. The boot should be flush with the radio housing. Secure the boot to the
radio housing with the screws provided. Secure the exit point of the cable from the
boot with a cable tie.
WARNING: There is DC power on the Interface Box’s ODU port. Connecting this port to
a PC or switch will cause permanent damage to the device.