User Manual

Chapter 3 ● Before you install
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Site planning and construction
Before installation, the site planner or installation manager must read the Airvana Cell Site Planning Guide.
This guide explains all site requirements that must be met for a successful installation. These requirements
include the following:
• Site construction, including the concrete pad or equivalent pad or floor that meets loading requirements
• Power supply
• Grounding infrastructure
• Backhaul link(s)
• Power and backhaul conduits
• Antenna configuration
• Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna(s)
• Primary external lightening/surge protection equipment
Planning the network
The network has to be planned. Network planning includes radio network planning, backhaul infrastructure
planning, and IP address/network planning.
Receiving all shipping and materials
All expected crates and packages associated with the installation must be received at the installation site.
• All shipping containers must be present and accounted for.
• All shipping containers must be undamaged
Electro static discharge and GR-1089 compliance
The IP-RN 8000 complies with GR-1089 System Level Electrostatic Discharge with the door closed.
When the front door is open, an electro static discharge wrist strap must be worn and connected to the ESD
jack on the Antenna Interface Unit prevent potential service disruption.
WRIST
STRAP
Wear an ESD strap () and connect the strap to the ESD jack in the
Antenna Interface Unit whenever the front door is open. See
Understanding the Antenna Interface Unit module
on page 17.