User's Manual

Installation 2 - 3
Planning the Installation
Planning is the key to fast, easy and safe installation.
Installation Constraints
Refer to the Safety Instructions in “Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for Mobile Two-Way Radios in
Vehicles or as Fixed Site Control” P/N 6881095C99.
The WiMAX VSM must be installed in the car’s trunk, on the floor or the side walls (cooling fins facing up, or to the
side)
.
Figure 2-1 shows a typical WiMAX VSM installation in a car.
Figure 2-1 WiMAX VSM - Typical Car Installation
Before beginning the installation process make sure that the space available at the installation site is adequate for
the modem and its accessories. Each installation configuration requires a different area for mounting the modem
without obstruction.
When choosing a location, ensure easy installation and replacement of the unit.
IMPORTANT Take the following points into consideration when selecting a location and planning the installation.
IMPORTANT The VSM must not be installed with the cooling fins facing down. Failure to comply may cause
overheat problems and performance degradation.
WiFi
WiMAX
GPS
WiMAX VSM
Trunk Floor
Note : Only one WiMAX
antenna is shown.