AT&T MetroCell Installation Guide For the following MetroCell model: Alcatel-Lucent 9363 Metro Cell - Indoor (v2 1900/850 MHz) Contents Before you begin What’s In the Kit Getting to Know AT&T MetroCell Installation LAN Configuration Requirements Serial Number Site-Specific Hardware Placement Guidelines Device Assembly Step 1: Mount AT&T MetroCell...
The AT&T MetroCell is an Alcatel-Lucent 9363 Metro Cell - At least 1 foot away from any work station or place – Indoor. Here’s what the device looks like, with names of where people may gather in order to avoid excessive parts &...
Installation Figure 4 – MetroCell - Indoor Installation Example LAN configuration requirements To activate your AT&T MetroCell, it must be able to communicate with a dynamic Internet address in the AT&T Mobility network. If you’re connecting the MetroCell to a router that has a simple configuration and hasn’t been customized, you likely won’t have to make changes to your router settings.
Step 2: Connect AT&T MetroCell Figure 5 – PoE+ Connectivity Diagram Power supply Cat5e shielded The MetroCell must be powered either by the provided Ethernet with metallic “boots” Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) injector or by the provided Ethernet Ethernet (150 feet) 48V AC/DC power adaptor.
Step 3: Device Cover Figure 8 - Ethernet cable connection point Cosmetic Cover Attachment (Optional) If the optional MetroCell cosmetic cover is to be fitted to the MetroCell: • Clip the cosmetic cover into the attachment point on the top of the MetroCell unit and secure in place using the two retention screws at the bottom of the cover.
The AT&T MetroCell website: • The street address at which the MetroCell is installed. att.com/metrocell • A “nickname” which you want to assign to the MetroCell to make it easier to identify. The MetroCell customer website provides access to a •...
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After activation, you should perform the following checks to ensure that your MetroCell is operating properly: 1. Check that AT&T handsets within range of the MetroCell display more “bars” of signal strength than they did before the MetroCell was activated. 2.
Appendix A: Local transport Appendix B: Bandwidth guidelines requirements Customer is responsible for providing connectivity to the Internet. Confirm the following router/switch settings prior to activating your AT&T MetroCell: The required bandwidth will depend on the number of simultaneous users you want to be able to support and •...
Appendix C: Installing multiple MetroCells 3. Find a site for the 2nd MetroCell that is as far away from the edge of the coverage area identified in step 2 as that edge is The floor area that can be covered by a single MetroCell away from the first MetroCell.
Appendix D: Troubleshooting guide • Check that the Internet line is working properly. • Ensure that access to the router and MetroCell If you are not able to make a voice call or use data are available. applications, follow the troubleshooting steps in this appendix.
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Step 2 – MetroCell system LED Then The System LED is ON Skip to Step 3. The System LED is OFF There could be a system error or backhaul network problem. • Power down the MetroCell and wait 10 minutes. •...
Appendix E: Radio frequency (RF) maintenance of any notice, caution, and warning signs, and any RF transparent screen/shield. Customer should safety compliance specifically refer to Appendix F to this Installation Guide, which contains specific instructions for maintaining a When operated in accordance with manufacturer record identifying AT&T as the custodian of the station’s specifications and AT&T’s instructions, the MetroCell license to operate.