User's Manual

ARCXTEND USER MANUAL – R1.4, ISSUE 4
Copyright 2005 Arcwave, Inc. v
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
About this Document 1
Purpose 1
Audience 1
Prerequisites 1
Feedback 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2
Overview 2
System Configuration 2
Cable and Wireless Network Interfaces 3
Frequency Mapping 3
Signal Levels 3
Element Management 4
Applications 4
ARCXtend Wireless Drop 4
Wireless Feeder 5
Wireless Overlay and Upstream 5
Equipment Description 6
ARCXtend Network Hub 6
Hub Interfaces 6
Hub Configurations 7
Hub Mounting Kits 8
ARCXtend CPE 9
CPE Configuration and Accessories 10
Downstream Signal Attenuators 11
ARCSmart
TM
2.0 Intelligent Network Management 11
DOCSIS 2.0 Compliant ECM 11
Watchdog Timer 11
SNMP-compliant Arcwave Enterprise MIB 11
HTTP-based user interface 12
ARCSmart firmware upgrade 12
Advanced Network Management Features 13
Plug-n-Play 13
Downstream frequency agility 13
Settable Hub Transmit Power 13
PureBurst Ingress Noise Suppression 13
PRE-DEPLOYMENT PLANNING 15
Hub Site Selection 15
Line of Site 15
Range 15
Equipment Location 16
Checking for Interference 17
CPE Site Selection 17
Height and Location 17
Checking for Interference 18
Channel Plan 19
Downstream Configuration 19
Downstream Block Diagram 19
Upstream Configuration 20
Upstream Block Diagram 20
ARCXtend Multiple Hub Configurations 21
IP Network Preparation 21