User's Manual

Assessing the Fixed Wireless Terminal Site – continued

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Fixed Wireless Terminal Description and Installation

Also, for the general location of the FWT, consider the following;

 The FWT must be installed indoors

The telephone interface is not designed for outdoor

application; it provides secondary protection only. The

RJ–11 cable must not be run to an outdoor telephone; this

minimizes equipment exposure to coupled and direct

lightning surges.

WARNING

 Basement installation is NOT recommended

 Installation near large metal objects is NOT recommended

 Installation in attic is NOT recommended if attic temperatures exceed

the specified Operating Temperature range

 Installation in higher locations is preferred; near windows and outer

walls is preferred (see Figure 3)

 Location must be within 1.8 m (6 feet) of power outlet

Figure 3: Preferred FWT locations without external antenna

GOOD

RECEPTION

BETTER

RECEPTION

INSTALL NEAR WINDOW

THAT FACES THE GENERAL

DIRECTION OF CELL SITE

NOTE: The FWT antenna,

whether unit–mounted or external,

should be located in a place

where people would not normally

stand, sit, or rest within a few

inches of the antenna.

If to be wall–mounted, assess the possible wall locations and the type of

wall surface.

If an external antenna is to be mounted, note the location and determine

possible cable runs.