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1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Using this Guide ...................................................................................1
1.2 System Description ...............................................................................1
1.2.1 General.............................................................................................1
1.2.2.1 DWL-1800 (BU) Wireless Base Unit................................................2
1.2.2.2 DWL-1800(RB) Wireless Bridge .....................................................3
1.2.3 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1800 Compatibility and Standards ................3
2. Installation............................................................................................ 4
2.1 Packing List .........................................................................................4
2.2 Installation Overview............................................................................4
2.3 Outdoor Installation Considerations .......................................................5
2.3.1 Collocating DWL-1800 Outdoor Units ................................................6
2.3.2 Site Selection Factors.........................................................................6
2.3.3 Rooftop Installation ...........................................................................7
2.3.4 Antennas for Outdoor Applications .....................................................7
2.3.5 Antenna Polarization ..........................................................................8
2.3.6 Cell Size/Link Distance......................................................................8
2.3.7 Using Outdoor Range Tables..............................................................8
2.3.8
Precautions ......................................................................................8
2.3.9
Compliance with Radio Regulations ..................................................9
2.4 Installing the Outdoor Unit ....................................................................9
2.4.1 Connecting the Ground and Antenna Cables......................................11
2.4.2 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable ...........................................11
2.5 Installing the Indoor Unit ....................................................................12
2.5.1 Configuring Parameters....................................................................14
2.5.2 Antenna Alignment ..........................................................................14
2.6 Verifying Correct Operation ................................................................16
2.6.1 Verifying Correct Operation of the Indoor Unit ..................................16
2.6.2 Verifying Correct Operation of the Outdoor Unit ...............................17
3. The DWL-1800 Configuration Utility................................................... 18
3.1 Installing and Running the Configuration Utility...................................19
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