User's Manual

ES440 Hardware Guide: Installation
6
The recessed button used to restore the running configuration
to factory defaults (Section 3.2) is also located on the back
panel, beneath a protective screw cap.
2.3 Connecting the ES440
The ES440 can be connected temporarily to preconfigure the
Mesh Point software, and then permanently for deployment.
2.3.1 Connections for Preconfiguration
Mesh Point software should be configured in advance of
deployment. This section provides instructions for temporarily
connecting the ES440 Mesh Point for preconfiguration.
1 Position the Mesh Point so that it operates only within its
safe temperature range.
2 Connect the Mesh Point to an external power source, either
from the DC power inlet to an external source, or via the
WAN port to a PoE source. Refer to Section 2.1.2,
Powering Options.
3 Connect an Ethernet cable to the port labeled Ethernet 2,
and connect the other end to a computer or a switch on the
wired LAN.
To complete the configuration, refer to the Software GUI Guide
or the Software CLI Guide for instructions on Logging On,
Licensing, and Configuring the Mesh Point software.
2.3.2 Connections for Deployment
WARNING: To
comply with FCC
regulations, antennas
must be professionally
installed and the install-
er is responsible for en-
suring compliance with
FCC limits.
Review the Radio Frequency Safety Requirements (Section
2.1.1) before installing or operating Mesh Point radios.
1 Ground the ES440 by connecting a ground wire to the
ES440 mounting hole and the mast mounting bracket.
2 If your deployment uses Radio 1, connect a standard 2.4
GHz- or 5 GHz-capable antenna with an N-type male
connector to antenna port 1 (Ant1).
CAUTION: The
FCC requires co-
located radio antennas
to be at least 7.9" apart.
The Mesh Point’s anten-
na connectors are closer
than this. Avoid direct-
ly mounting two or
more antennas to the
Mesh Point’s rear-panel
connectors.
If the Mesh Point (or antenna) will be located outside, the
antenna must be waterproof.
If your deployment uses Radio 2, 3, or 4, connect an
antenna cable with a N-type male connector between the
appropriate antenna port (see Figure 2.3) and a high-gain
omnidirectional or directional antenna.
3 Connect the Mesh Point (or verify its connection to) to the
power source(s) it will use.
4 Verify that the Power and Status LEDs illuminate, as well as
the appropriate LEDs for all connected ports and enabled
radio(s).