User's Manual

single power and signal cable is run between the Subscriber Transceiver and the modem
location. See Figure 1-2.
The Subscriber Transceiver is mounted on a chimney or a tripod similar to a TV antenna, or on
a short pipe or bent-arm mounting arrangement similar to a small satellite TV dish, or a light
duty non-penetrating flat roof mount. It must be in a position with line of sight to the Hub
Transceiver location. At the time of installation the Subscriber Transceiver is carefully aimed to
transmit and receive to/from the Hub Transceiver.
The Subscriber Transceiver Installation Details section of this manual provides mounting
information and grounding recommendations for the integrated antenna.
Wireless Cable Modem
DC Inserter
Grounding
Device
Ground
per
code
ARCell
Subscriber
Transceiver
Upstream
DC Power
Downstream
Figure 1-2: Subscriber Configuration.
Inside the Subscriber Location, the WCM is connected to the PC by means of a standard
Ethernet LAN cable. Alternatively a LAN hub or switch may be employed between the WCM
and the PC(s), as the WCM has a gateway function that will support up to 75 PCs sharing the
modem. A small DC inserter device is connected between the WCM and the lead to the
outdoor unit. The inserter and the modem each have a cord mounted power supply.
1.2 Hub Site
The License-Free, Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Broadband Solution Hub is the base station. It
consists of one or more Hub Transceivers mounted outdoors on the building, tower or monopole
structure. The associated equipment is located in the interior equipment room. Signal and
power cables are run from the Hub Transceiver(s) to the equipment room. See Figure 1-3.
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