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NetComm IFWA-661 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide IFWA-661 - Outdoor Wireless Antenna...
  • Page 2 NetComm Wireless accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from errors or delays in transmission or reception, or the failure of the NetComm Wireless IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna to transmit or receive such data.
  • Page 3 D O C U M E N T D E S C R I P T I O N D A T E v1.0 Initial document release September 20, 2019 Table i. - Document revision history IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 3 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connection to a car ....................................... 60 Distraction ..........................................60 Product handling ........................................60 Faulty and damaged products ....................................61 Interference ..........................................61 Explosive environments ......................................62 IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 4 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 5 Product Warranty ................................63 IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 5 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Introduction This document provides you with an overview of the installation process for the IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna. Target audience This document is intended for system integrators or experienced hardware installers who understand telecommunications terminology and concepts. Prerequisites Before continuing with the installation of your IFWA-661 router, please confirm that you have: An electronic computing device with a working wireless network adapter and a web browser such as Internet Explorer®, Mozilla Firefox®...

  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    Package contents The NetComm Wireless IFWA-661 in-box contents include: 1 x NetComm Wireless IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna (also referred to as the IFWA, OWA and OA). 1 x Assembled mount bracket and hardware compatible with all DIRECTV 2” mounts Accessories used in this solution (packaged separately): 1 x Antenna Power Supply (POE-03) –...

  • Page 8: Physical Dimensions And Interfaces

    Physical dimensions and interfaces Physical dimensions Below is a list of the physical dimensions of the IFWA-661. Figure 1 – IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna Dimensions I F W A - 6 6 1 D I M E N S I O N S Length 17.5”...

  • Page 9: Interfaces

    Antenna Power Supply port (PoE) Provides power and data connectivity to the Outdoor Wireless Antenna with Ethernet cable Table 2 – Interfaces IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 9 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 10: Installation Considerations

    The Outdoor Wireless Antenna location is determined by radio frequency performance and it may not be possible to relocate the antenna when moving to a new property. It is advised that a site survey be conducted before initiating the installation process. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 10 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 11: Installing The Outdoor Wireless Antenna

    HOA approval for installation if required. This is the sole responsibility of the customer. Where possible, avoid mounting the Outdoor Wireless Antenna so that it is aimed back over the roof of the property. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 11 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 12: Assemble And Attach The Mounting Bracket

    Radome mount Pipe clamp Pipe clamp bolt Angle pivot bolt Captive radome mount bolt Figure 4 - IFWA-661 mounting bracket and bolts IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 12 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 13 Attach the assembled mounting bracket to the antenna as shown below. Tighten the captive radome mount bolts to the torque settings described here. Figure 6 - Attaching the mounting bracket to the Outdoor Wireless Antenna IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 13 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 14: Connect The Smart Antenna Tool To The Outdoor Wireless Antenna

    Figure 7 - Unlocking the console port hatch Pull the plug out to reveal the console port. Figure 8 - Console port IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 14 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 15: Perform The Site Survey

    See the diagrams below. The LEDs stop flashing when calibration has been performed successfully. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 15 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 16: Install Mount On Roof Top

    Install mount on roof top When you have found the best spot to install the Outdoor Wireless Antenna, install the mount on the roof using appropriate materials. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 16 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 17: Place The Outdoor Wireless Antenna On The Pole

    Alternately tighten the top and bottom pipe clamp bolts to maintain even pressure on the pipe, to 80 in-lb. Figure 12 - Tightening pipe clamp bolts IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 17 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 18: Assemble The Outdoor Wireless Antenna Power Supply Weather Seal

    Figure 14 - Weather seal in five parts Place the Ethernet cable through the nut first, as shown below. Figure 15 - Nut placed over Ethernet cable IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 18 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 19 Figure 17 - Rubber seal placed over Ethernet cable Push the ferrule over the rubber seal to prevent it from coming apart. Figure 18 - Ferrule placed over rubber seal IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 19 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 20 Figure 19 - Washer seal placed over Ethernet cable Place the neck over the Ethernet cable as shown below. Figure 20 - Neck placed over Ethernet cable IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 20 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 21 Push the rubber seal and ferrule into the neck then screw the nut on to the neck. Figure 22 - Rubber seal and ferrule inserted into neck IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 21 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 22 This will allow the washer seal to grip the cable while also applying enough pressure to the washer seal to prevent dust and moisture entering the unit. Figure 23 - Turning the nut clockwise IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 22 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 23: Aligning The Outdoor Wireless Antenna

    Aligning the Outdoor Wireless Antenna Before proceeding with the installation of the IFWA-661, please ensure that the following steps have been taken: Perform an indoor site survey Capture the customer’s signature Scan the antenna barcode to activate the unit Connect the Smart Antenna Tool to the antenna and power it on Connect your wireless device for alignment to the Smart Antenna Tool’s wireless network...
  • Page 24 Process flow – User interface screens Successful Installation 1. Data Entry Screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 24 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 25 2. Network Scan Screen 3. CBRS Install Parameters Screen - If LTE limited service or SIM card error, error status is shown along with a guideline. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 25 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 26 If the given key file and passcode are valid and correct: Note: If CPI credential is not provided in Quick Copy, the page show input fields for installers can provide Key File and Passcode. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 26 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 27 CBRS Install Parameters. CBRS Install Parameters Screen (Successful Registration) - Installer can click on the button Register to trigger the CBRS Registration process. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 27 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 28 4. Speed Test (Success) 5. Mount Installation (Installer installs supporting hardware for antenna mounting) IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 28 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 29 6. Data Entry Screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 29 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 30 7. Network Scan Screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 30 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 31 8. CBRS Install Screen (Successful Registration) 9. Speed Test (Success) IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 31 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 32 10. Finish Installation (QR Code Generation) IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 32 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 33 Site Survey with Failed Install Location 1. Data Entry Screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 33 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 34 2. Network Scan Screen 3. CBRS Install Screen (Successful Registration) IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 34 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 35 4. Speed Test (Fail) 5. Move to New Location (QR Code Generation) IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 35 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 36: Installation Flow - Site Survey

    Cell Sector IDs (from WFE) Band Selection (Band 30 or Band 48) Call Sign (Optional) User ID (Required) Interference Grouping ID (Optional) IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 36 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 37 Figure 25 - Data entry screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 37 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 38 (using the Move to New Location button) or perform Advanced Operations. To proceed with current signal results, continue to CBRS Install Parameters page. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 38 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 39 Figure 27 - CBRS Install Parameters The first column is read-only and will continue to be updated throughout the Install procedure. Installation parameters shown are: IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 39 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 40 If/When the device is Registered and Grant Authorized, then the “Next” button will show in blue and be clickable. The Installer is given a button to “Move to new Location”. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 40 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 41 The Speed Test screen shows a Status, Progress and Speed for both Download and Upload tests. Figure 28 - Speed Test (if unmounted) screen Figure 29 - Speed Test (if mounted) screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 41 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 42 Installer shall aim the OA at the desired location and loosely tighten all mounting bracket bolts. Once the Speed Test is performed, the installer will finalize the installation. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 42 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 43 BAN and date. The screen displays “It is now safe to remove the Smart Antenna Tool”. Figure 32 - QR Code Report screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 43 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 44 Advanced Operations Figure 33 - Advanced Operations screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 44 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 45 Cell Sector IDs (various) Band Select (B30/B48) Installer ID (Optional) Installer Name (Optional) Registration Parameters Call Sign User ID Interference Grouping Installer’s CPI Certificate IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 45 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 46 When the firmware or screens are updated, the unit and/or screens will reboot and the initial screen will be refreshed on the installer device. Figure 34 - OA Update screen Figure 35 - OA Update complete screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 46 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 47 Press and hold on the QR code below to save the image to your device. The filename of the saved file will contain the BAN and date. The screen will be updated to show “It is now safe to remove the Smart Antenna Tool and move the OWA”. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 47 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 48 Turn on the Antenna Power Supply Wait for WFE to indicate the OWA is connected Install WiFi Gateway Complete customer registration Capture customer’s signature for work completion. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 48 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 49: Connecting The Outdoor Wireless Antenna

    The PoE cable should be physically separated by at least three feet from any other cable, such as power cables or lightning down-conductors. This separation will help avoid unwanted coupling of surge transients onto the PoE cable. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 49 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 50: Powering The Outdoor Wireless Antenna

    AC power and the PoE “WALL” port is connected to the Outdoor Wireless Antenna. Table 3 - POE-03 LED indicators IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 50 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 51: Acronyms

    NGFW - Next Generation Fixed Wireless OA/OWA – Outdoor (Wireless) Antenna, also referred to as the IFWA. SAS - Spectrum Access System SIBS - System Information Blocks IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 51 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Inserting a SIM card The IFWA-661 accepts SIM cards in Mini-SIM (3FF) format. Follow the instructions below to insert a SIM card. On the back of the Outdoor Wireless Antenna, locate the SIM hatch. Using a T10 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws on the SIM hatch then remove the cover to reveal the SIM card slot.
  • Page 53 While holding the SIM card onto the reader, swing the locking mechanism up and ensure that it clips into place to secure the SIM card. Figure 40 - SIM card locked in place IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 53 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 54: Using The Smart Antenna Tool

    The log in screen is displayed. Figure 42 - Smart Antenna Tool log in screen Log in with the appropriate credentials. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 54 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...
  • Page 55 From the top menu, select OWA and then Firmware from the left-side menu. A list of uploaded OWA firmware file is displayed. Figure 44 - OWA firmware file list IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 55 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 56 To upgrade the World Magnetic Model data, under the Upgrade World Magnetic Model data section, select the Choose a file button, then locate the .COF file on your local machine and select Open. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 56 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 57 To view device status information, from the top menu, select NIT and then Status from the left-side menu. Figure 47 - Smart Antenna Tool Status screen IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 57 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 58: Quick Copy Items

    Cell Sector IDs Band Select (B30 / B48) Call Sign User ID Interference Grouping Installer's CPI ID Installer's CPI Name Installer's CPI Certificate IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 58 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

  • Page 59: Safety And Product Care

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 59 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 60: Electrical Safety

    Ensure that the voltage and rated current of the power source match the requirements of the device. Do not connect the device to an inappropriate power source. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 60 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 61: Faulty And Damaged Products

    Medical devices Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your device may interfere with the operation of your medical device. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 61 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...

  • Page 62: Explosive Environments

    Turn off your device or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn off “two-way radios” or “electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations. IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 62 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019...
  • Page 63 Product Warranty For warranty information please visit http://support.netcommwireless.com/support/warranty IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna – Installation Guide 63 of 63 v1.0 September 20, 2019 © NetComm Wireless 2019...

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