User's Manual

ARCXTEND 5.8 GHZ USER MANUAL – R1.0, ISSUE 1
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 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 9
Downstream Signal Attenuators 10
ARCSmart
TM
2.1 Intelligent Network Management 10
DOCSIS 2.0 Compliant ECM 10
Watchdog Timer 10
SNMP-compliant Arcwave Enterprise MIB 11
HTTP-based user interface 12
ARCSmart firmware upgrade 12
Advanced Network Management Features 12
Plug-n-Play 12
Downstream frequency agility 12
Settable Hub Transmit Power 12
PureBurst Ingress Noise Suppression 13
PRE-DEPLOYMENT PLANNING 14
Hub Site Selection 14
Line of Site 14
Range 14
Equipment Location 15
Checking for Upstream Interference 15
CPE Site Selection 16
Height and Location 16
Checking for Interference 17
Channel Plan 17
Downstream Configuration 17
Downstream Block Diagram 17
Upstream Configuration 18
Upstream Block Diagram 18
ARCXtend Multiple Hub Configurations 19
IP Network Preparation 19
Hub’s Default IP Address 19