User's Manual

4–3
10004880 Rev. D1
Chapter 4. Subscriber Equipment Installation
Installation Requirements
You will need the following tools and supplies when installing the PacketWave 200:
• Drill (for cable entry through walls, etc.)
• Phillips screwdriver
•Wrench (7/16 inch)
• Cabling tools
• Cable tester (capable of testing 10Base-T and EIA/TIA 568B)
• Cable ties, staples, or clamps for dressing cables
• Silicone sealant
You will also need the following cables and connectors:
• Shielded Cat 5 or Cat 5E cable (outdoor rated), long enough to run between the
Interface Box and the Outdoor Unit, with rubber connector boot and two shielded
RJ45 male connectors. See Appendix for cable details.
• Ethernet cable with RJ45 male connectors (straight-through for connection to hub,
or crossover for connection to computer).
You may also need a PC (laptop highly recommended) with the Aperto Installation
Manager utility installed. The Installation Manager can be used for configuration and to
fine-tune the alignment of the antenna (Outdoor Unit) for optimal communication with the
base station. If the PacketWave 200 is pre-provisioned, however, the audio auto-align-
ment mode can be used for antenna alignment, and a PC connection will not be required
for installation.
Mounting the Outdoor Unit
The Outdoor Unit (ODU) includes a rear-mounted bracket as shown in Figure 4-3. This
standard mounting bracket allows the ODU to be mounted on a pole or antenna mast with
a diameter of 1.5 or 2 inches (3.8 or 5.1 cm). Aperto also offers an alternate bracket, as
illustrated in Figure 4-4.
Other mounting options, such as under an eave or in a window, can also be employed. In
such cases, appropriate mounting hardware must be obtained.
WARNING: Outdoor installation procedures should be performed by qualified profes-
sionals following all safety and other requirements and acting in accor-
dance with standard practices and procedures. Failure to meet safety
requirements and/or non-standard practices and procedures could result
in personal injury and/or damage to equipment.