Install Manual

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Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................... 2
PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! ........................ 4
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 6
List of Figures ................................................................................................................. 9
List of Tables ................................................................................................................. 11
1 AB-Access Product Overview.............................................................................................. 12
1.1 AB-Access System........................................................................................................ 12
1.2 AB-Access Network ..................................................................................................... 12
1.3 System Components...................................................................................................... 12
1.3.1 AB-Access System Architecture........................................................................... 12
1.3.2 Base Station Function ........................................................................................... 13
1.3.3 Subscriber Unit Function...................................................................................... 14
1.3.4 System Configuration Selection ........................................................................... 14
2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Skills Required.............................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Information Needed From Your Service Provider........................................................ 15
2.3 Required Tools and Equipment .................................................................................... 16
2.4 Unpacking the Equipment............................................................................................. 16
2.5 Performing a Site Survey.............................................................................................. 17
2.5.1 What You Need..................................................................................................... 17
2.5.2 Access Point Locations......................................................................................... 18
2.5.3 Selecting an Access Point..................................................................................... 19
2.5.4 AB-Extender Locations ........................................................................................ 20
3 Base Station Installation ....................................................................................................... 22
3.1 System Overview.......................................................................................................... 22
3.2 Access Points ................................................................................................................ 22
3.3 AB-Extender Units........................................................................................................ 23
3.4 A Note On Cabling ....................................................................................................... 23
4 Access Point Installation....................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Before You Start ........................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Information Required.................................................................................................... 24
4.2.1 Equipment Required ............................................................................................. 24
4.3 Access Points ................................................................................................................ 25
4.4 Installing the Equipment............................................................................................... 26
4.4.1 Overview............................................................................................................... 26
4.4.2 Installing the Mounting Poles............................................................................... 26
4.4.3 Installing On an Antenna Mast ............................................................................. 27
4.4.4 Installing On Brick or Masonry............................................................................ 27
4.4.5 Installing On a Wall with Wood Siding................................................................ 27
4.5 Mounting the Outdoor Access Points........................................................................... 28