Installation Guide

SecureMesh

Extender Installation Guide

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Required Equipment

 A power supply, typically one of the power supplies listed as an Extender accessory. For all outdoor

installations, the PSU-1024-33A SecureMesh Power Service Unit is recommended unless an

Uninterruptible Power Supply is available.

 A CAT5e, UV-protected, Shielded-Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable with ground wire for connecting

the Extender’s Surge Protector to the PoE power supply.

 One of the accessory mounting brackets listed above or provide a mounting bracket including a vertical

pole with a 1.25‖ to 2‖ diameter that is a minimum of 18‖ from any structure to the side of the Extender.

The vertical pole must extend a minimum of 5‖ above a horizontal surface of the bracket.

 A 10 AWG (or larger) ground wire of sufficient length to connect the Extender to the primary grounding

point of the utility structure to which the Extender will be mounted.

 A magnetic level to ensure the Extender is plumb.

 Self-fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape such as Scotch

130C or 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape

Optional Equipment

The following equipment is required to support optional manual provisioning of the Extender:

 A computer connected to the same Ethernet network as the SecureMesh Extender. The Extender’s

default IP address is 192.168.0.2.

 A CAT5e, Ethernet cable for connecting the Extender’s Surge Protector to the PoE power supply.

Installation Location

In general, a SecureMesh Extender should be installed in a location that will not obstruct the radio signals to

and from the SecureMesh Extender. The SecureMesh Extender should be installed in a location that meets all

of the following guidelines:

 Installation and wiring of the SecureMesh Extender must conform to all local electrical codes and

ordinances.

 The installation location must be either owned by the utility or the utility must have access rights to the

location.

 The installation location must be able to provide adequate power. Note that the 24V Power Service

Unit requires 90-265 VAC 50/60 Hz power.

 The Extender enclosure must be mounted at least 18 feet (5.5 meters) above ground level, although

radio performance and coverage will generally improve as the mounting height is increased.