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Air4Gp Installation Guide Table of Contents Copyright ............................2 Table of Contents ..........................3 Summary of Figures ......................... 6 Summary of Tables .......................... 7 Warnings and Cautions ........................8 Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies ..................8 Radio Interference ........................8 Avoiding Radio Interference ......................
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Install Antenna ......................30 Antenna Connections (Optional) ..................31 GPS Antenna Assembly ....................31 4.6.1 Mounting GPS Directly on Air4Gp ................31 4.6.2 Remote Mounting of GPS Antenna ................ 32 LED Display ........................33 Connect and Manage Cables ....................35 Assemble Ethernet Connector ..................
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Air4Gp Installation Guide 9.1.3 Mgmt IP Config ....................... 42 9.1.4 BS Operational State ....................43 Appendix A – Glossary of Terms ..................45 Appendix B ......................... 47 11.1 Revision History ......................47 11.2 3 1 B C ontact Information ......................47...
Air4Gp Installation Guide Warnings and Cautions Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies The Air4Gp should be installed and operated from a minimum distance of 2 meters from your body. Radio Interference This Air4Gp generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
It is the user’s responsibility to install this device in accordance with the local electrical codes. 11. Installation of the Air4Gp must be contracted to a professional installer. 12. Disconnect Device. The socket outlet should be easily accessible in case you have to disconnect the device.
Air4Gp Installation Guide Lightning Protection WARNING: The following notes are general recommendations for the system. The wireless equipment should be installed by a qualified professional installer and must follow local and national codes for electrical grounding and safety. Failure to meet safety requirements and/or use of non-standard practices and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment.
AVERTISSEMENTS ET MISES EN GARDE Action des radiofréquences sur l’organisme humain Le Air4Gp sera installé et exploité à une distance minimum de 2.4 mètres de votre corps. Brouillage radioélectrique Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut dégager de l’énergie radiofréquence s’il n’est pas installé...
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Air4Gp Installation Guide quant à la qualité, l’exactitude ou la capacité à remplir un objectif particulier de ce document. Le fabricant se réserve le droit d’effectuer tout changement au contenu de ce document et/ou aux produits qui lui sont liés, à tout moment, sans aucune obligation d’en informer qui que ce soit. Le fabricant ne sera d’aucune manière tenu responsable de tout dommage direct, indirect, particulier,...
Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras disposiciones de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Greek: ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Airspan ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Ο ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français: Cet appareil est conforme aux exigencies essentialles et aux autres dispositions pertinantes de la Directive 1999/5/EC.
Air4Gp Installation Guide FCC Notice Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
4.9 - 6.1 GHz 16.5dBi SEC90X-5.X-RC-1 Optional External Antenna Usage Air4Gp has two (2) RF ports for external antenna usage that can be connected to optional external antenna. Note: Appropriate mounting kit (included) for the antenna required. Page 15 Commercial in Confidence...
Connect and Manage Cables Install and set Power System 1.2 Intended Audience This guide is intended for persons who are responsible for Installing the Air4Gp. These persons should have a working knowledge of the WiMAX system. 1.3 Conventions This document uses the following informational conventions.
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Air4Gp Installation Guide Appendixes [Securing & Connecting the cable, Glossary of Terms, Contact information and Revision history] Page 17 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00236 Rev B...
Air4Gp currently operates in the 5.x frequency band and was designed to overcome harsh interference conditions due to its 4x4 MIMO capability. The Tx power of the Air4Gp is limited to 22dBm, or 27dBm (depending on the variant), to meet unlicensed band regulations. Air4Gp can run WiMAX, LTE or WiMAX and LTE simultaneously.
Air4Gp Installation Guide Figure 1 – Air4Gp – network interface Note: Auto-negotiation must always be enabled on the core network side. Note: Illustration above displays the GPS connected directly to the top of the units there is also a remote GPS antennae option.
Air4Gp Installation Guide Verify Prerequisites Prior to installing the Air4Gp, verify the required safety, power, tools, parts and components. 3.1 Verify Safety Requirements Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in this manual.
10mm or 13/32 inch open ended spanner Wire strippers Wire cutters Ring terminals crimp tool RJ45 crimp tool 3.2.2 Verify the Parts and Kits Table 6 - Air4Gp installation parts and kits Air4Gp Base Consisting of Station parts 1 x Air4Gp unit Base station unit...
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Air4Gp Installation Guide Air4Gp Base Consisting of Station parts 1 x Air4Gp Tilting panel 402-00-184 installation Pole/Wall 1) Interface Bracket - Left 402-00-185 mounting kit 2) Interface Bracket - Right 402-00-186 (ordered separately) Back bracket 402-00-188 Screw - M8 x 200 Hex SST AISI 304 – 4...
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40m GPS Shielded Cable TNC-TNC for remote GPS mounting option. An optional shielded cable for when excessive interference is detected, such as strong TV transmission interference.– P/N CBL-GPS-TNC-40-1 Note: For additional cable lengths contact your Airspan representative. Table 8 - Air4Gp Pole/wall mount installation parts Parts Part no.
Weatherproof / Outdoor mains cable splice kit or termination box. The Air4Gp power supply (PS) can be installed with various cable lengths according to the site requirements. The cable lengths are determined by the length of the run between the PS and the Air4Gp.
Air4Gp Installation Guide Figure 3 – Air4Gp Base Station Unit Figure 4 – Air4Gp Base Station Unit, bottom 3.2.3.1 Physical Dimensions Air4Gp BS is in an all outdoor enclosure. Table 11 - Air4Gp physical dimensions Parameter Value Comment Height 394.8 mm (15.54 inches)
/ maintenance. For normal operation, these are covered with a weatherproof cap. An 80cm, cable connects the GPS directly to the top of Air4Gp. When mounting the GPS antenna remotely from the base station unit, the GPS antenna should be used in conjunction with the Remote GPS Antenna Mounting Bracket (GPS-MNT-1) and either the 16m (CBL-GPS-TNC-16-1) or the 40m (CBL-GPS-TNC-40-1) GPS Cable RG58 TNC-TNC by way of TNC connectors.
(in the up position) to the threaded holes on the Air4Gp back. 3. Attach the GPS on to the GPS antenna bracket and attach to the top of the Air4Gp. 4. Assemble the two (2) Back brackets onto the Tilting panel to properly fit on the pole.
6. Fasten the surge protector into the provided hole (in the Tilting panel) and hand-tighten. Carefully align and position the Air4Gp unit so that the threaded pins (1 on each the Interface bracket) fit into the notched grooves provided on the Tilting panel and hand tighten.
Figure 11 – Wall Mounted Air4Gp To mount the Air4Gp in the wall mount configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the Tilting panel to the wall at the height required to attach the Air4Gp using wall plugs rated for at least 10 Kg.
LED display. 4.4 Installing Optional External Antenna Use this procedure to install optional external antenna for the Air4Gp in the mast mount configuration. 4.4.1 Install Antenna Figure 13 - Air4Gp Antenna (example) Mast Mount Configuration...
Air4Gp Installation Guide Note: Mounting kit is included. To mount the antenna for the Air4Gp in the mast mount configuration, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the Antenna brackets to the top and bottom of the radome. 2. Attach the tilt arm to the top bracket of the radome.
Air4Gp Installation Guide Figure 14 - GPS cable assembly prior to mounting 3. Hand-tighten the RG58 cable TNC (90°) connector to the mating connector on the GPS antenna. Figure 15 - Attach GPS antenna to RG58 cable 4. Slide the flat washer up to the underside of the mounting bracket, then thread 1 nut onto the GPS antenna threaded base and tightened.
When interference is present the GPS antenna can be installed in a position lower than the base station using the 40m (CBL-GPS-TNC-40-1) shielded GPS Cable. An example displaying the mounting of the GPS antenna on the tower below the Air4Gp is displayed below: Figure 19 - GPS Remote mounting Note: All cables should be properly secured to prevent undue strain on any of the cable terminations.
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Air4Gp Installation Guide Table 12 - LED Display Name Color Status Description Power Green Power on Power off Alarm Alarm detected Network Green Steady on Network link detected Link Blinking Traffic currently flowing Green Software running service Page 34 Commercial in Confidence...
Air4Gp Installation Guide Connect and Manage Cables The Ethernet cable is connected to the Air4Gp using a standard RJ45 connector protected by a harsh environment protective casing. Figure 20 – Ethernet connector cable termination 5.1 Assemble Ethernet Connector 1. Pass the CAT5e cable through the seal, front connector, body and tail nut of the environmental connector casing as shown above.
Each unit is provided with a 3/10/30 meter 48 volt power cable terminated with a female connector at one end to be connected to the Power connector on the bottom panel of the Air4Gp and bare wires at the other.
Air4Gp Installation Guide 7.2 DC Power Connection Insert the DC cable through the gland cover and O-ring, Strip back 100mm outer sheath. Strip back 5mm from both inner cores. Solder-Tin the inner cores to stop fray when inserting into terminal block. Insert the DC cable and screw to terminal block J3, adhering to polarity indicated.
Air4Gp Installation Guide Figure 24 - DC-PoE-ODU-Air4Gp/902-00-270 Figure 25 - DC-PoE-ODU-Air4Gp – open Connect the Ethernet CAT5e cables into and from the terminal blocks J1 and J2. See Cable assembly, DC-PoE-ODU-Air4Gp / 902-00-270 below. Page 38 Commercial in Confidence UGD-D00236 Rev B...
Air4Gp Installation Guide Initial WEB Configuration Configure an Air4Gp base station using the built in web based interface. This prepares the equipment for connection to Netspan. 9.1 Initial configuration To set initial configuration, perform the following: Caution: The GPS antenna should be installed and attached before Air4Gp is powered on.
Air4Gp Installation Guide Note: The format of the BS ID is important: NN-NN-NN-nn-nn-nn (where NN- NN-NN is the Operator ID and nn-nn-nn is a unique address ID). 7. Select the BS Action from the available list. 8. Leave NTP Server as is (blank).
Air4Gp Installation Guide Figure 29 - Management IP Configuration 2. Define the IP address. 3. Define the Subnet Mask. 4. Define the Default GW MAC Address. Caution: Define Default GW only if required for Network Security. Consult with Provider. 5. Set the Management VLAN set to Untagged. Set to Tagged when with VLAN Tag ID.
Air4Gp Installation Guide 10 Appendix A – Glossary of Terms Authentication, Authorization and Accounting Advanced Antenna System Application Function Automatic Repeat reQuest Access Service Network ASN GW ASN Gateway ATCA Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture Base Station Broadband Wireless Access CHAP...
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Air4Gp Installation Guide OBSAI Open Base Station Standard Initiative OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (Multiple Access) Paging Agent PAAA Proxy AAA Paging Controller Policy Function PHYsical Layer PMIP Proxy MIP Point-to-Point Protocol RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Radio Resource Agent...
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