User guide

March 2005 Understanding Canopy Networks
Through Software Release 6.1
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Canopy System User Guide
as master or slave but can be
reconfigured to the other.) Each end of
the link consists of both
◦ an integrated outdoor transceiver
(ODU) that contains all the radio
and networking electronics.
◦ an indoor passive connection
box (PIDU) that contains status
indicators and network
connection.
Figure 6: 45-Mbps Backhaul Module ODU
Carrier applications for the 45-Mbps BH include reaching remote AP clusters,
interconnecting campus buildings or remote branch offices, extending PBX circuits,
backhauling cell sites, and extending central office T1s/E1s.
The 45-Mbps BH uses a proprietary data scrambling and encryption scheme. AES
encryption is available as an option.
This product is supported by the dedicated document Canopy 45-Mbps Backhaul User
Guide.
5.1.7 Power Indoor Unit for 45-Mbps Backhaul Module
The 45-Mbps Backhaul Module PIDU
generates the voltage for the ODU. The PIDU
also provides status indicators for the ODU
(over the blue and blue/white pair that are
connected to Pins 4 and 5 of the RJ-45 plugs
and jacks.)
Figure 7: 45-Mbps Backhaul Module PIDU