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  • Page 1 GigaSpire BLAST Installation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tabletop Mounting Dimensions ................26 Wall Mounting Dimensions ..................27 Tabletop Mounting the u4/u4m ................27 Wall Mounting the u4/u4m ..................28 Additional Mounting Considerations ..............29 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 4 LED States - BLAST LED Status................35 LED States - Samsung Smart Things ..............36 LED States - Mesh Mode ..................37 Wall Mount Template ....................39 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide This document provides general installation practices for the Calix GigaSpire BLAST U4 and the GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m. This document also provides a general description of the products, and guidance for planning, site preparation, power installation, splicing to the outside plant, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Page 6  Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.  For external power supplies, the external power supply used in this device is to be Class II or a Limited Power Source (LPS) power supply. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Gigaspire Blast U4 Overview

    Mounting is identical although features vary depending on the roll the unit plays in the network. The GigaSpire BLAST u4 is a premium smart home system that delivers the latest ‘Wi-Fi 6’ certified technology (802.11ax). The BLAST u4 uses a Gigabit Ethernet link at the subscriber's premises to provide carrier-class Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for customer multi-media devices.
  • Page 8 Ensuring consumers can have ultra-fast Wi-Fi throughout their premises, the GigaSpire BLAST u4 provides the latest generation of redundant mesh via the Calix Wi-Fi 6 Mesh BLAST u4m. With the BLAST u4 as the hub, and the Mesh BLAST u4m as the satellite, consumers can gain the entire home/smart home experience.
  • Page 9  Selectable forwarding and blocking policies  DMZ hosting  Parental controls, time of day usage  Denial of service (DoS) protection  MAC filtering  Time/Zone support  Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 10  DiffServ  Pre-defined QoS on service type  LAG of GE ports  MAP-T  IPTV, IGMPv2, future support of IGMPv3:  IGMP Snooping and Proxy Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 11  CSC (Calix Support Cloud)  TR-069  Local Home Gateway GUI, access provisionable  Remote WAN side GUI access  Default username/password  AC to 12 VDC power adapter Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 12: Gigaspire Mesh Blast U4M Overview

    GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m Overview The Calix GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m is the new generation Wi-Fi 6 mesh satellite that complements the Calix GigaSpire family of products. With the broad portfolio of GigaSpire ® smart home systems, BLAST u4m extends Wi-Fi coverage and capacity within the ®...
  • Page 13 Wi-Fi coverage. In addition, the demand for video content continues to grow and subscribers expect to watch anywhere on any device. The Calix GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m enhances coverage and capacity with the latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi radios, transmitting at the maximum allowable regulatory limits.
  • Page 14 GigaMesh RJ-45 port and the parent GigaSpire. The GigaMesh leverages its TR-069 interface to communicate its presence to the Calix Support Cloud, which adds the GigaMesh to the subscriber account. The system harmonizes the services on the GigaMesh.
  • Page 15  CSC (Calix Support Cloud)  TR-069  Local Home Gateway GUI, access provisionable  Remote WAN side GUI access  Default username/password  AC to 12 VDC power adapter Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 16: Agency Listing

     Input voltage: 12 VDC (nominal)  10 VDC (min.), 15 VDC (max)  External Power Adapter: 12 VDC, 1.5 A DANGER! Using non-approved or incorrect power adapters can result in injury. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 17 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 18: Site Preparation

    Site Preparation Before you install any GigaSpire BLAST device, you need to consider the routing of the power adapter cord and Ethernet cable(s) if used. Note: It is critical that you maintain the proper airflow in and around the unit. GigaSpire BLAST devices are designed for surface mounting only.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Note: For all models, the power cord configuration must be appropriate for use in the country where the device is being deployed. Note: Only Calix provided and approved power cords or voltage adapters should be used to connect to this product(s).
  • Page 20 Power Adapter Type A Power On/Off G-Ethernet LAN x2 10/100/1000 Tabletop or Wall Mount - u4m 8294 Reset GE WAN/LAN 10/100/1000 Power Adapter Power On/Off Power Supply (2-Pin) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 21 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Installation

    Certain building materials are particularly effective at blocking Wi-Fi signals (see table below) and should be taken into consideration when locating the GigaSpire BLAST u4 or Mesh BLAST u4m. Line of sight is not necessary since MIMO technology takes advantage of reflections in the over-the-air path to carry additional data.

  • Page 24: Installation Variables

    Installation Variables Before installing the GigaSpire BLAST u4 or Mesh BLAST u4m, consider what additional services may be implemented. Various access points are available on the back of the unit which may or may not be used. Prior to determining the unit's final location, you need to account for the following variables: ...

  • Page 25: Unpacking The Gigaspire U4/U4M

    Power Adapter Power On/Off Unpacking the GigaSpire u4/u4m Each GigaSpire BLAST u4 or u4m is shipped individually in its own carton and contains the following:  (1) GigaSpire BLAST u4 or (1) GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m  (1) Power Adapter interface cord (wall wart) ...

  • Page 26: Tabletop Mounting Dimensions

    Tabletop Mounting Dimensions Dimensions are shown here for your reference. BLAST u4/u4m 5.0 “ 12.7 cm 8292 “ 4 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 27: Wall Mounting Dimensions

    6.35 cm Tabletop Mounting the u4/u4m Any Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4 or u4m can be mounted flat on a tabletop. Four (4) rubberized feet are pre-installed on the bottom of the unit to provide a non-skid surface when placing the GigaSpire on a table or shelf.

  • Page 28: Wall Mounting The U4/U4M

    Wall Mounting the u4/u4m The Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4 and the GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m can be wall mounted using. Keep the following information in mind when considering wall mounting:  Locate the BLAST on the wall in a location that is unlikely to be bumped or jostled.

  • Page 29: Additional Mounting Considerations

    Additional Mounting Considerations The options for mounting a GigaSpire BLAST system are many. From a best practices standpoint, keep the following in mind:  Calix recommends mounting the BLAST as high as possible for Wi-Fi performance reasons. However, this deployment scenario still mandates that an AC power outlet is located within the power cord distance of the Wi-Fi source.
  • Page 30 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Final Set-Up And Testing

    BLAST u4/u4m Reset Behavior Calix EDGE systems support a variety of system reset functions and provide multiple methods for invoking each of these functions, as described in this topic. Calix defines these functions and behaviors as follows: 1. Basic reset (reboot): Restarts the router.
  • Page 32 Hardware: no option Factory Reset Software (for support user only): EWI > Support > Tools > Smart Activate > Factory Reset Note: For operators with Calix Support Cloud (CSC), remote resets can be invoked as follows: System Tools > Reboot (https://www.calix.com/content/calix/en/site-prod/library- html/software-products/cloud/nm/support/help/index.htm#88688.htm) System Tools >...

  • Page 33: Powering The Blast U4/U4M

    3. Plug the other end into any available 110/220 VAC wall outlet. 4. The GigaSpire BLAST begins its start-up sequence (Flashing blue LED). GigaSpire BLAST u4/u4m Power Connection Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet The method by which the GigaSpire BLAST u4 or GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m is deployed will impact the internet connection. With power applied to the BLAST, perform the following steps based on the role the device plays in the network.

  • Page 35: Led States - Power Off & Boot-Up

    Unit is in the process of booting up or services/software is being upgraded Cycles @ 1600 msec  Flashing ever 1 second assuming software can control the LED Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 36: Led States - Samsung Smart Things

    LED reverts to gateway previous status. If the sensor is not found, the blinking continues for 60 secs, then reverts to gateway previous status Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 37: Led States - Mesh Mode

    LED bar remains red for another 60 seconds, then revert to the No Internet failure status.  If pairing is accomplished, LED bar will change to reflect Gateway status. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 38 Then flash the LED Cyan to red for 15 seconds, after that return the LED to cyan Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

  • Page 39: Wall Mount Template

    For additional information, refer to Wall Mounting the u4/u4m (on page 28) located in the Installation chapter of this guide. Example Wall Mount Drilling Template Wall Mount Drilling Template, GigaSpire BLAST u4 & GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m Note: Do not change scale of this template. Dimensions are 1:1 Drill Here 2.50”...
  • Page 40 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.

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