Exalt ExtendAir eMIMO r5050 Series Quick Start Manual

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ExtendAir
eMIMO
Digital Microwave Radios
Quick Start Guide
Models:
r5050 and rc5050 Series
Part Number: 208398-002
2014-01-07

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  • Page 1 ® ™ ExtendAir eMIMO Digital Microwave Radios Quick Start Guide Models: r5050 and rc5050 Series Part Number: 208398-002 2014-01-07...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2013 by Exalt Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without prior written permission from Exalt. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Exalt is not liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document or equipment supplied with this document.
  • Page 3: Shipping Contents

    ExtendAir® eMIMO™ Digital Microwave Radios Introduction Note: Read this entire document before attempting to install Exalt digital microwave radios. The reader is strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of the Installation and Management Guide (I&M) for this product. The I&M is embedded in the radio’s graphical user interface (GUI) and can be saved locally (as described in this document).
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    802.3af compliant or 802.3at compatible PoE. CAUTION: It is critical that only 802.3af or 802.3at PoE solutions are used with the radio. Do not mix solutions from other Exalt products. It is strongly recommended that the AC mains supply or DC supply be fused or...
  • Page 5: Configuration Overview

    Connect the opposite end of this cable to the management computer’s Ethernet port. Use a browser to launch the Exalt GUI on the radio. The computer accessing the Exalt GUI must match the IP subnet of the radio. The radio’s default IP address is 10.0.0.1. Since all radios are configured with the same IP address at manufacture, change at least one radio’s IP address to...
  • Page 6 ExtendAir® eMIMO™ Digital Microwave Radios mode to IE 9). Firefox, Chrome and Safari are also supported. Use the following procedure to access the Exalt GUI. Open a browser window and type the IP address of the radio (for example, 10.0.0.1) in the address field, and press ENTER.
  • Page 7: Reset To Factory Settings

    The professional installer is responsible to ensure that the implementation is within legal limits. Exalt strongly recommends a proper back-to-back test, because it can be extremely challenging, time consuming, and costly to troubleshoot a system that is not properly preconfigured and tested.
  • Page 8 ExtendAir® eMIMO™ Digital Microwave Radios Note: On a reboot of the radio under management, the radio drops traffic across the link. The far-end (remote) radio is inaccessible for approximately 2 minutes. To reset the radio to factory settings: Remove the waterproof connector/gland/spacer assembly from the Sync In/Out port of the radio.
  • Page 9 ExtendAir® eMIMO™ Digital Microwave Radios Mounting As shown in the figure at the right, rc models mount using a flat plate and band clamps to secure the unit to the pole. No elevation or azimuth adjustment is required as adjustment is made using the antenna mechanics.
  • Page 10: Aligning Antennas

    The total length of the PoE cable, including the cable from the power injector to the connected network equipment must not exceed 100 meters. Aligning Antennas Antennas must be installed at both ends of the planned link to commence precision alignment. Refer to the Exalt white paper, Antenna Alignment. 208398-002 2014-01-07...
  • Page 11 ExtendAir® eMIMO™ Digital Microwave Radios Antennas are typically aligned using the internal alignment buzzer and the RSL value reported on the radio GUI. Configure one side of the link as Radio A and the other side as Radio B, with the desired link frequency and Bandwidth setting at both ends, and the maximum transmit power allowed.
  • Page 12: Register The Product

    Another grounding connection is available on the power injector. After establishing the radio link, connect the Ethernet services matching configurations made in the Exalt GUI. Use a ping test to verify connectivity across Ethernet. Indicators The PoE/ETH1 connector inside the radios have LEDs to indicate status: ...

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