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Page 1: Quick Installation Guide
ZyAIR B-5000 Outdoor Access Point & Bridge Quick Installation Guide Version 1.5.8.200 April 2004... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1 Introducing the ZyAIR ...2 2 Applications ...3 2.1 Access Point Application ...3 2.2 Wireless Bridge Application ...4 3 Connections...5 3.1 Outdoor Access Point & Bridge and Inline Power Injector Ports ...5 3.2 Outdoor Access Point & Bridge Bottom Panel Connections ...6 3.3 The Inline Power Injector Back Panel...7 3.4 The Inline Power Injector Front Panel ...7 3.5 Making the Connections ...8... -
Page 3: Introducing The Zyair
1 Introducing the ZyAIR The following Quick Installation Guide gives information on the hardware connections and mounting of your ZyAIR B-5000. The ZyAIR Outdoor Access Point & Bridge provides excellent wireless performance. The ZyAIR extends the range of your existing wired network without any additional wiring efforts. The ZyAIR gives you the flexibility of being able to use one device for either of these powerful functions. -
Page 4: Applications
ZyAIR B-5000 Quick Installation Guide 2 Applications Here are application examples for your ZyAIR. 2.1 Access Point Application Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can use the ZyAIR (Z) to provide wireless Internet access to users that are outdoors or in different buildings. A company with many employees working outdoors can also use the ZyAIR to extend the existing network without expensive network cables. -
Page 5: Wireless Bridge Application
ZyAIR B-5000 Quick Installation Guide 2.2 Wireless Bridge Application You can use the ZyAIR as a bridge or router to form a wireless point-to-point or point-to-multipoint backbone connection. With the bridge mode, you configure each ZyAIR to act as either a central bridge or a remote bridge. For point-to-multipoint applications, all communications between network systems go through the central bridge. -
Page 6: Connections
3 Connections The following section introduces the hardware connections for the ZyAIR. 3.1 Outdoor Access Point & Bridge and Inline Power Injector Ports 1. This is the special Ethernet port for connecting the MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet cable. 2. This is the special serial port for connecting the MIL-C-5015 style RS-232 console port cable. 3. -
Page 7: Outdoor Access Point & Bridge Bottom Panel Connections
Figure 4 – Casing Antenna Ports 3.2 Outdoor Access Point & Bridge Bottom Panel Connections Figure 6 - Special Ethernet Cable Connections LABEL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION Outdoor Use the included 30M MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet cable to connect the ZyAIR to the inline Ethernet power injector. -
Page 8: The Inline Power Injector Back Panel
3.3 The Inline Power Injector Back Panel Figure 7 - Inline Power Injector Back Panel Table 2 - The Inline Power Injector Back Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION AC IN 100 ~ Connect the end of the included power cord to this power socket. 240V After you’ve made the connection, connect the power cable to a power supply and look at the front panel POWER LED. -
Page 9: Making The Connections
Figure 8 - Inline Power Injector Front Panel 3.5 Making the Connections Before installing your Outdoor Access Point & Bridge system in a hard-to-reach location, we recommend that you configure and test all the devices first. Follow the quick steps below for installation of the Outdoor Access Point & Bridge: 3.5.1 Procedure for Making the Connections Step 1. - Page 10 Step 2. Attach the MIL-C-5015 style (RS-232) console cable to the serial port adapter. Connect the other cable end (DB9 female) to a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program. Step 3. Connect the female end of the power cord to the inline power injector, and then connect the male end of the power cord into a power outlet or power strip.
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Page 11: Hardware Installation
4 Hardware Installation In general, the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area. It is recommended that you do the initial configuration of the ZyAIR prior to mounting. The Outdoor Access Point & Bridge device can be mounted on the side of a building or mounted to an antenna mast as described: A wall (side) mount allows for mounting an antenna (mast) on the side of a building or on the side of an elevated penthouse. -
Page 12: Grounding
4.2 Grounding A safe grounding system is necessary to protect your outdoor installation from lightning strikes and the build-up of static electricity. Direct grounding of the antenna mast, Outdoor Access Point & Bridge and Surge Arrester are very important. The ZyAIR has a built in Surge Arrester. The ZyAIR should be connected to the same grounding system as the antenna mast and the AC wall outlet. -
Page 13: Mounting The Zyair
4.6 Mounting the ZyAIR Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall or mast and strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables. 4.6.1 ZyAIR Mast Mounting You can mount the outdoor component of your ZyAIR directly to a pole with an outside diameter of 37.5mm ~ 62.5mm (1.5”... - Page 14 4.6.2 ZyAIR Wall Mounting To assemble the ZyAIR wall mounting components: Step 1. Place the ZyAIR face down on a flat surface. Step 2. Attach the wall mounting bracket to the back of the ZyAIR using the four screws, four lock washers and four split-lock washers.
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Page 15: Power Connections
ZyAIR B-5000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 13 - Mounted ZyAIR 4.7 Power Connections Step 1. Connect the power cord to the inline power injector, and then connect the male end of the power cord into a power outlet or power strip. The POWER LED on the front of the inline power injector should turn on. - Page 16 Step 2. Run the Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port (on the front of the inline power injector) to the Ethernet port on a computer. Figure 15 - Ethernet Cable With Inline power injector This connection is required for setting up initial configuration information. After configuration is completed, this cable will be removed, and then you should run an Ethernet cable from the Data In port (on the front of the Inline power injector) to the LAN connection (such as to a hub, bridge or directly into a patch panel).
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Page 17: Attaching Antennas
Step 4. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (the other end of the special Ethernet cable) into the POWER & DATA OUT port on the front of the inline power injector. Step 5. Connect the antennas or RF cables to the ZyAIR’s two antenna ports. 4.8 Attaching Antennas Follow the steps below to connect the supplied 5dBi Omni-direction rubber antennas. -
Page 18: Antenna Alignment
4.8.1 Antenna Alignment For optimal performance of your wireless link, make sure that the antennas are properly aligned (facing one another “eye-to-eye”). To align the antennas: Use a pair of binoculars and/or a map of the area and compass to point the antennas to one another. Optimize antenna alignment if required, by making small modifications in the antenna orientation. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
5 Troubleshooting PROBLEM The POWER and/or Make sure the power cord is connected into an adequate power supply and that the ACTIVE LED are power supply is turned on. off on the inline power injector. Disconnect and Connect the ZyAIR to the power supply. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem.
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