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Calix BLAST u4g Installation Manual

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BLAST u4g Installation Guide
November 2022
# 220-01274 Rev 10

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  • Page 1 BLAST u4g Installation Guide November 2022 # 220-01274 Rev 10...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 Final Set-up and Testing ........27 BLAST u4g Reset Behavior ..................28 Powering up the BLAST u4g .................. 30 Connecting to the Internet - u4g ................31 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.
  • Page 4 Appendix A ................32 LED States - Power Off and Reboot ............... 32 Agency Listings ....................... 34 Specifications ......................37 Wall Mount Drilling Template ................. 38 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide This document provides general installation practices for the Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4g (Model u4g GS2128G). 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  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. November 2022.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Blast U4G Overview

    (POTS) services. Using the latest 802.11ax technology in both the 2.4 and 5 GHz radios, the GigaSpire BLAST u4g incorporates 4x4 streams of Wi-Fi delivery (2x2 @ 2.4 GHz and 2x2 @ 5 GHz). In addition, with multi-user multiple-input and multiple-output (MU-MIMO) and...
  • Page 8 With the GigaSpire BLAST u4g integrated system, Calix has redefined how to install and activate residential services at a subscriber’s premises. Using the Calix CommandIQ® app, and a phone or laptop, a field technician can install and apply the subscriber’s service profile without special equipment or assistance from the central office.
  • Page 9  Selectable forwarding and blocking policies  DMZ hosting  Parental controls, time of day usage  Denial of service (DoS) protection  MAC filtering Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.
  • Page 10  802.1p service prioritization  Q-in-Q tagging  Multiple VLANs  DiffServ  Pre-defined QoS on service type  LAG of GE ports  MAP-T Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.
  • Page 11  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. November 2022.

  • Page 12: Site Preparation

     Connectorized Power and Signal Cable - A 2-pin barrel connector to the local AC power receptacle (Type A). Coaxial Cables  Note that Coaxial cable connections are to be internal connections only. Outdoor connections fail to meet agency requirements. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 13: Before You Begin

     Ensure that all components are on-site or readily available to complete the installation. The customer is aware of your planned visit and will provide access to the inside of the home. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction This document describes the installation of the following:  GigaSpire BLAST u4g The BLAST u4g is designed to be placed flat on a table-top or wall mounted using the built in mounting components as a guide. Powering Options  By attaching to any 110/220 VAC power outlet using the supplied 12 VDC wall transformer.

  • Page 15: 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 u4g. Line of sight is not necessary since MIMO technology takes advantage of reflections in the over-the- air path to carry additional data.
  • Page 16 Medium Plaster, Stucco High Concrete High Tinted or Low-E Glass (metalized) Very High Metal Very High Note: The lower the attenuation, the better the performance. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 17: Installation Variables

    Ethernet or power cables as they pass through walls and the like. BLAST u4g BLAST u4g Fiber Interface Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Gigaspire U4G

     Wall Mount Drilling Template After opening the carton, remove the protective packaging, ensure all components above are present, and prepare for mounting the unit. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 19: Tabletop Mounting Dimensions

    Tabletop Mounting Dimensions Dimensions are shown here for your reference. u4g Dimensions Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 20: Tabletop Mounting The U4G

    Tabletop Mounting the u4g Any Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4g 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 unit on a table or shelf.

  • Page 21: Routing The Fiber Pigtail

     Make sure excessive bends in the fiber are not present. Refer to the fiber manufacturer's bend radius standards for specific information.  Ensure that any wall mounting fasteners do not interfere with fiber routing. Fiber Raceway Routing Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 22: Wall Mounting Dimensions

    Wall Mounting Dimensions Dimensions for wall mounting of a GigaSpire BLAST u4g are included here for reference. Note: There is no wall mount bracket necessary to mount this device. The bottom chassis itself includes appropriate cut-outs and hanger posts to facilitate wall mounting.

  • Page 23: Wall Mounting The U4G

    Wall Mounting the u4g The Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4g can be wall mounted. 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 24  Larger than 7mm wide (.28") and less than 14mm wide (.55")  Screw shaft < 3mm in diameter (.12")  Screw length > 6mm (.24") and less than 20mm long. (.79") Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 25: Additional Mounting Considerations

     Calix also recommends installing the u4 system at least 6 inches away from the upstream network equipment (DSL modem, cable modem, ONT, and the like).
  • Page 26 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Final Set-Up And Testing

    Chapter 3 Final Set-up and Testing Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 28: Blast U4G Reset Behavior

    BLAST u4g 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 unit.
  • Page 29 > Factory Reset  Support user, TR-69 ACS URL and login management settings reset credentials, SPID, etc., all of which reset to to factory defaults defaults. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 30: Powering Up The Blast U4G

    3. Plug the other end into any available 110/220 VAC wall outlet. 4. Depress the power on/off toggle switch - the u4g begins the power-up sequence. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 31: Connecting To The Internet - U4G

    Connecting to the Internet - u4g The method by which the GigaSpire BLAST u4g 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 32: Led States - Power Off And Reboot

    Appendix A Appendix LED States - Power Off and Reboot Note: For all LED sequences, the BLAST u4g incorporates a single LED located on the interface side of the unit. LED Location Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
  • Page 33  up, and connected to Internet Service Failure - No Internet Off & Red  No service, no internet access Cycles @  1600 msec Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 34: Agency Listings

    Hazardous Materials There are no hazardous materials identified for the GigaSpire BLAST u4g. Application Standards Following is a list of standards that apply to this product: Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.
  • Page 35  This Class-B digital device complies with radiated emissions requirements as defined in Canadian ICES-003. Power Supply Note: When using the standard power adapter, units will be inoperable after loss of main power. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.
  • Page 36  Output voltage: 10 VDC (min.), 15 VDC (max), 12 VDC (nominal)  External Power Adapter: 12 VDC, 2.5 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. November 2022.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    CAT5/6 cable for GigE Auto MDI/MDIX crossover for  1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX Traffic Management and QoS:  802.11Q VLAN; 802.11p voice, video, data and management priorities; Q-in-Q tagging Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

  • Page 38: Wall Mount Drilling Template

    The image below is a mock-up of the drilling template and must not be used when pre- drilling the mounting holes. Wall Mount Drilling Template (Sample) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. November 2022.

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