User Manual

Installation Guide
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RF W/DC
An SCTE compliant F-type connector provides the RF connection to the cable modem
and for powering the CPE. The CPE operates on 18 Vdc nominal which is provided by
the Arcwave supplied wall mounted 120 VAC CPE adaptor and DC power inserter,
model number AX3655-PS-18. The DC inserter must be located within 300 feet of the
CPE to ensure a minimum input voltage of 12 VDC at the RF W/DC port. The CPE can
accept an input RF signal between 10 and +30 dBmV from the cable modem.
POWER
The Power Led indicates the CPE is power on.
RSSI (VDC)
The RSSI banana jacks produce a DC voltage proportional to the wireless received signal
level. The recommended operating range is between 3 and 4.25 VDC which corresponds
to a receive signal level of between -70 and -40 dBm as shown in the graph below.