User's Manual

ARCXTEND USER MANUAL – R1.4, ISSUE 4
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Equipment Description
ARCXtend Network Hub
The Hub is a self-contained weather-protected unit providing a 2-way wireless connection between
a CMTS or cable plant and a cable modem. The Network Hub includes an integrated transceiver,
antenna, embedded cable modem and controller supporting high reliability point-to-multipoint
wireless coverage, SNMP, HTTP-based web user interface, ARCSmart Intelligent network
management, and PureBurst upstream ingress noise suppression technology.
• ARCSmart is a fully programmable and field upgradeable engine that enables a Network
Hub to dynamically optimize itself to changing DOCSIS or Wireless Network conditions.
• PureBurst enables Cable MSOs to send an upstream DOCSIS channel over wireless links
with zero impact to their cable network.
The Hub is frequency agile from 90 to 860 MHz and can be connected directly to a cable plant
using a common tap or coupler. It can be mounted on the cable strand or on a tower, building or
other nearby structure and can be line or locally powered.
Hub Interfaces
The Hub has the following interfaces and indicators as shown in Figure 2-5 and described below:
Figure 2-5 AX1255-SM (on left) and AX1255-VM Connectors (on right)
RF Input Port: AC surge protected and SCTE compliant female F-type connector for RF and power
connection to the cable network.
-20 dB Monitor Port: SCTE compliant female F-type connector for monitoring the downstream RF
signal.
Weather-proof Ethernet Port: RJ-45 connector for local connection of a PC and for VDC powering
over Ethernet (PoE).
Pin Function US modern T-568A
1 Ethernet Tx+ green-white
LED
RJ-45
RF Input
Monitor Port
Ground
Stud
RJ-45
RF Input
Monitor Port