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Disclaimer The software is sold on an “AS IS” basis. TECOM, its affiliates or its licensors MAKE NO WARRANTIES, WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION.
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WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACK THE OUTDOOR MODEM......................1 HOW TO CONNECT ..........................2 BEFORE YOU START..........................3 MOUNTING WM5030-OD .......................... 6 OMK ................................9 APPENDIX: CONNECTING ETHERNET CABLE TO WM5030-OD ............11...
WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE UNPACK THE OUTDOOR MODEM The following figure lists the items shipped with WM5030-OD outdoor modem: PoE Adapter: Qty 1 1.5 M 8P4C gray Ethernet cable (between computer and PoE): Qty 1 1 M 8P8C white Ethernet cable (between PoE and Modem): Qty 1...
WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE HOW TO CONNECT In order to configure WM5030-OD outdoor modem, please take the following steps: Power is supplied thru the 8P8C Ethernet cable to outdoor modem, therefore it is important to use 8P8C Ethernet cable of adequate length to connect the RJ-45 connector located at the bottom of the outdoor modem and the “Data &...
WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE BEFORE YOU START 3.1 Mounting Location Choosing a good mounting location for the outdoor modem is important because it affects the reliability of the wireless link and maximum data rates it can support. The most important considerations are distance from base station and clearance from obstacles.
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WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE Identify cable routes, building entry points, and any special routing or support requirements (conduits, bracing, cable trays, safety structures, and so on). Make sure the total cable length between the outdoor modem and the PoE is no longer than 100 meters.
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WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE Call your electric power company. Tell them your plans, and ask them to look at your proposed installation. This is a reasonable request considering the danger. Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Successful rising of a mast or tower is largely a matter of coordination.
+45 degree for antenna 0 (preamble path), and -45 degree for antenna 1 (secondary path), the WM5030-OD should be mounted by -45 degree polarized for T/R path and +45 degree polarized for R path. Figure 3. Polarization of WM5030-OD...
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Do not tight the screws fully at this point yet, but tight enough to support the weight of WM5030-OD. You will need to orient the WM5030-OD for best reception later.
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Fasten WM5030-OD on the wall by fastening bolts and nuts provided thru mounting clamp and elevation clamp. If base station is nearby, and locates higher or lower than WM5030-OD, then adjust the tilt of WM5030-OD accordingly. Use the elevation indication labels on the elevation clamp to find the...
OMK (Outdoor modem Monitoring Kit) is a convenient tool for technician during installation, testing and maintenance for WM5030-OD. It is designed for easy carrying and an excellent tool to display radio quality for technician to adjust orientation and tilt of WM5030-OD for best reception from WiMAX base station. OMK...
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24dBm 20dBm 15dBm 10dBm 5dBm RSSI > -20dBm: ON (saturate) Saturate WiMAX Green Operational: ON Link Not in operation: OFF Power Green Power-on: ON, Power-off: OFF Reset Push and hold for 20 seconds will reset WM5030-OD to factory default Button...
WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE APPENDIX: CONNECTING ETHERNET CABLE TO WM5030-OD This appendix explains how to prepare and connect Ethernet cable to WM5030-OD. The Ethernet cable assembly is shown below. Figure 5. Ethernet Cable Assembly Step 1:Assemble the water proof unit as follows: Step 2: Peel the Ethernet cable as follows: Step 3:Run the Ethernet cable thru water proof units.
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WM5030-OD MOUNTING GUIDE Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Step 8. You are ready to connect the Ethernet cable to WM5030-OD. Please prepare the other end and make connection to the PoE adapter.
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