Installation Instructions

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Audience and Purpose
This guide provides directions for installing and setting up a SkyPilot Gateway Pro.
This guide assumes administrator-level knowledge of IP networks and a familiarity
with configuring wireless devices.
How This Guide Is Organized
This guide is organized as follows:
 Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the SkyPilot solution,
describes the SkyPilot devices, and then illustrates how they combine to form
a mesh network.
 Chapter 2, “Your SkyPilot Gateway Pro Kit,” provides the information you need
before you begin your installation.
 Chapter 3,“Planning Your SkyPilot Network,” provides an overview of network
planning guidelines and procedures
 Chapter 4, “Configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro,” describes the process for
bringing up a SkyPilot Gateway Pro unit for the first time.
 Chapter 5, “Installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro,” explains how to mount the
unit in the field.
 Chapter 6, “Verifying Connectivity,”describes the steps needed to verify proper
operation of each device.
 Appendix A, “Grounding Guidelines,” provides direction on protecting your
SkyPilot device with proper grounding and surge protection.
 Appendix B, “FCC Statements,” provides the FCC radio frequency interference
statements for the SkyPilot Gateway Pro devices.
 Appendix C, “Specifications,” give the mechanical and electrical specifications
of the SkyPilot Gateway Pro.
 Appendix D, “Pinouts,” provides pinouts for connectors and adapters to
connect to the Ethernet interface port labeled “CPE” on the SkyPilot Gateway
Pro power supply and the device’s serial interface.