User's Manual

ARCXTEND 5.8 GHZ USER MANUAL – R1.0, ISSUE 1
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INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
Proper installation and verification are critical elements to achieving optimal wireless
performance. This section provides cable plant installation professionals with a step-by-step
procedure and troubleshooting guide for successfully deploying Arcwave’s ARCXtend Wireless
Plant Extension Solution.
Action items are preceded with by the
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Prerequisites
Professionals using this process should be trained and familiar with installation and
troubleshooting of cable drops, cable modems, and with the operation of ARCXtend.
Pre-deployment planning should be completed including the IP network preparation required for
initialization of the embedded cable modem.
Link Budget
Wireless link planning and RF link budgeting should be completed prior to attempting an
ARCXtend installation. The measured signal level values for the wireless link and cable network
interfaces should be recorded during the installation and commissioning process.
Personnel
This guide is designed to be used by cable plant installation professionals. It can be performed
by one person with the proper training, wireless link planning, and tools. It is recommended,
however, that two people be present during the alignment process between the hub and CPE:
one person located at the network hub and the other at the CPE.
Equipment and Materials
Equipment Source Use
AR100 Signal Strength
Meter
Arcwave CPE Alignment
Digital Cable TV
Installation Meter
Sunrise Telecom Hukk CM500 or
equivalent
Hub installation & link
commissioning
7/16” & ½” wrench Multiple Hub and CPE installation
Spotting Scope or
Binoculars
Multiple Hub site selection
Range Finder Multiple Hub site selection
GPS Receiver Multiple Hub site selection
Bucket Truck Multiple Hub Installation
Walkie Talkies or Cell
phones
Multiple Communicate between Hub and
CPE sites
Laptop Computer w/ Multiple Hub monitoring and configuration