Installation Manual

Exalt Installation and Management Guide
ExtendAir eMIMO Series Digital Microwave Radios
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2013-05-01
The two radio terminals are identical hardware, except for the TDD setting in software. When the
radios are in their default state, both radios are configured as Radio B.
One end of the link must be
configured as Radio A before the two ends of the radio system can communicate.
It can be considered that Radio A is the primary radio in the link. Radio A provides the master clock
and control to Radio B. For most applications, it is not important how the radio link is oriented, only
that one end is configured for Radio A and the other for Radio B. For some applications (such as,
multi-radio hub sites or repeaters), the orientation of the radio systems may be more critical. See Link
Orientation and Synchronization (future feature) for details.
Exalt recommends using the Exalt GUI for radio configuration. This interface requires a computer
with an Ethernet port and web browser software, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. See
Configuration and Management
for details on how to connect to and use the browser-based GUI
interface.
Shipping Box Contents
Two terminals are required to create a link. The terminal box contains the following items:
• Radio terminal (configured as Radio B)
• Mounting kit (for pole mounting)
• Accessory kit
– Grounding screw/washers
– Weather-sealing tape (required for RF connectors on the rc versions)
– RSL adapter cable
• Registration card
• Quick-start guide
The power solution for ExtendAir eMIMO Series is sold separately. Any 802.3af compliant power-
over-Ethernet solution may be used. 802.3at compatibility is also provided.
Inspect the outer packaging and the contents of the boxes upon receipt. If you suspect any shipping
damage or issues with the contents, contact Exalt Customer Care.
Outdoor-rated and shielded CAT5e or CAT6 cable, such as Beldon 1300A, with RJ-45 connectors is
recommended for the Ethernet connections. For Ethernet connections, a maximum length of 100
meters applies to the total length of the cabling between the radio terminal and the first network-aware
connection (such as a switch or router).
Initial Configuration and Back-to-Back Bench Test
Every Exalt digital microwave radio goes through extensive quality testing and performance
evaluation over the full operating temperature range prior to shipment. However, before installation, it
is strongly advised to perform several tests and tasks that are much more difficult to perform once the
radio link endpoints are distant from one another. A back-to-back bench test and pre-configuration will
provide confidence that the radio link is operational and properly configured prior to installation, so
Note: Register your system as soon as possible. A 2-year Warranty period applies to
products registered within 90 days of purchase. The Warranty period is reduced to 1-year for
unregistered products and products registered after the first 90 days.