Calix GigaSpire BLAST GS5229E Installation Manual

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GigaSpire BLAST GS5229E,

GS5229XG Installation Guide

January 2024

Part Number 220-01327 Rev 10

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January 16, 2025

Trouble connecting the u6txg GS5229XG to U4 GS2028E as a Mesh System

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Mr. Anderson

May 14, 2025

To connect the Calix BLAST GS5229E to the Calix U4 GS2028E as a mesh system:

1. Press the WPS button on the GS5229E Gateway to initiate pairing mode. The LED bar will flash green/off every 0.5 seconds for up to 120 seconds.
2. Within this time, press the WPS button on the GS2028E Satellite.
3. If successful, the Satellite will associate with the Gateway’s 5 GHz Wi-Fi band and connect to its SSID.
4. When the mesh connection is complete and the Satellite is connected to the internet, the LED on the Satellite will show solid green.

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Page 1 Author's Note: Watermark is required during pre-release versions. Watermark will be removed at the time of release on or about May 14, 2024 GigaSpire BLAST GS5229E, GS5229XG Installation Guide January 2024 Part Number 220-01327 Rev 10...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix..........35 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
Page 4 Agency Listings............41 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
Page 5: About This Guide
About this Guide This document provides the installation procedures required for the Calix GigaSpire BLAST (GS5229E/GS5229XG) indoor Wi-Fi AP systems. The Calix GigaSpire GS5229E and GS5229XG is a new generation, dual-band, PoE or locally powered Wi-Fi 6 RG/ Mesh system. Intended Audience This document is intended for use by network planning engineers, outside plant engineers, and field/craft personnel responsible for installation and maintenance of Calix premises equipment.
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. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 7: Gigaspire U6T (Gs5229E) And U6Txg (Gs5229Xg) Onu Product Overview
Product dimensions ▪ ▪ Exploring the access compartment ▪ ▪ Powering options ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Mounting options Installation considerations ▪ ▪ Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 8: Introducing The Gigaspire U6T
Ensuring consumers can have ultra-fast Wi-Fi throughout their premises, the GigaSpire BLAST u6t provides the latest generation of redundant Wi-Fi mesh via the Calix GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m (GM1028). With the GigaSpire BLAST u6t as the hub and the GigaSpire BLAST u4m as satellite extenders, consumers will attain the Whole Home/SmartHome experience.
Page 9 With the GigaSpire BLAST u6t 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 10 Self Managed: self configuration, Air time fairness ▪ ▪ Dynamic Mesh: load balancing, band/node steering; interference management ▪ ▪ Self Healing: backhaul failover; diagnostics; events ▪ ▪ Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 11 MAP-T ▪ ▪ IPTV, IGMPv2, future support of IGMPv3 IGMP Snooping and Proxy ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ IGMP Fast Leaves Gateway Management Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 12 ▪ Remote WAN side GUI access Default username/password ▪ ▪ AC to 12 VDC power adapter UPS power unit GS5229E (u6t) ONU Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 13: Introducing The Gigaspire U6Txg
Introducing the GigaSpire u6txg GS5229XG Overview The Calix GigaSpire BLAST u6txg (GS5229XG) is a new generation of Wi-Fi 6 smart home system that integrates ONT and residential gateway functionality into a single system. It supports XGS-PON and Ethernet technology, while providing the ultimate Wi-Fi experience. Besides supporting broadband connectivity of data and video services, this intelligent, high-performance system offers the latest 802.11ax ‘Wi-Fi 6’...
Page 14 With the GigaSpire BLAST u6txg 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 15: Product Dimensions
The u6t or u6txg ONUs occupy the identical footprint. Dimensions will vary slightly in a wall mount configuration. Product Dimensions GS5229E, GS5229XG Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 16: Exploring The Onu Interfaces
Exploring the ONU Interfaces The u6t/u6txg has interfaces u6txg Interfaces u6t Interfaces Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 17: Powering Options
Powering Options The GigaSpire BLAST u6t/u6txg system supports two options for power: Local AC power: You can power the system via a standard AC power outlet using a Calix power adapter ▪ ▪ cable with wallwart. UPS power: Power is provided via the 8-pin UPS interface.
Page 18: Mounting Options
▪ like). Every installation site has different structural options for mounting. In this case, Calix has designed a stand that allows for both horizontal or vertical deployment. This stand is included in the giftbox of both the u6t and the u6txg ONU.
Page 19: Installation Considerations
Note: Calix recommends connecting the u6t/u6txg system to an ONT equipped with a 10GE LAN port to provide maximum uplink bandwidth. Typically, this means using an XGS-PON ONT (many equipped with 10GE LAN ports) or 10GE AE ONT. For example, the Calix GP1101X outdoor ONT is commonly used for this application.
Page 20 Phillips head screwdrivers (#2 head, #1 head) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Level Pencil (to mark bracket and drill hole locations; wall-mount only) ▪ ▪ Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 21: Installing The Gigaspire U6T And U6Txg
Chapter 2 Installing the GigaSpire u6t and u6txg Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 22: Unpacking The Onu
3. Remove the voltage adapter located under the separate side panel of the ONU and set aside. 4. Check to ensure all Calix-supplied items are present before proceeding with installation. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
Page 23: Selecting An Installation Location
▪ ▪ Proximity to power ▪ Distance from AC power outlet (local power option): The Calix outdoor power adapter cable is 16 feet ▪ long. Therefore, unless you use an outdoor rated (and user supplied) power extension cord to extend the reach for power, you must locate the system within 16 feet of an AC power outlet.
Page 24 MISE EN GARDE! L'utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l'exécution de procédures autres que celles spécifiées ici peuvent entraîner une exposition à des rayonnements dangereux. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 25: Option 1: Installing The System On A Tabletop
Option 1: Installing the System on a Tabletop Any Calix GigaSpire BLAST can be mounted flat on a tabletop, in a tower configuration. Four (4) rubberized feet are pre-installed on the bottom of the mounting bracket to provide a non-skid surface when placing the GigaSpire on a table or shelf.
Page 26 4. Once mated, grasp the mounting bracket and slide it down, locking it in place. 5. Choose the intended location and prepare for wiring. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 27: Option 2: Installing The System On A Wall
Prior to mounting the unit on a wall Mounting the stand to the ONU (wall mount) Note: Prior to attaching the mounting bracket to the ONU, Calix recommends installing the fiber pigtail first. Access to this connector is limited once the mounting bracket is in place.
Page 28 4. Route the pigtail out through the slot built into the ONU outer shell and secure as appropriate. 5. Attach the wall mount cover to the mounting slots. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 29: Grounding The Unit
As both ONUs are designed for indoor applications only, the grounding of these units assumes the power source is directly attached to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 30: Installing Power And Network Cables - Ac To Dc
3. Plug the other end into any available 110/220 VAC wall outlet. 4. The GigaSpire begins its start-up sequence. AC to DC Power Converter Connection (2-pin) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 32: (Optional) Installing Power And Network Cables - Ups Power
1. Unpack the UPS and associated hardware from the carton. 2. Find a suitable location for the UPS and prepare mounting screws per the mounting hole pattern shown below. UPS Dimensions Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 33 7. Unpack the battery and slide it into the UPS housing. 8. Attach the battery leads to the battery (red to red, black to black). 9. Re-install the battery cover. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 34: Connecting To The Internet
Note: Before connecting the WAN uplink cable, verify that the system has fully booted up and shows a red flashing LED to ensure proper discovery in the Calix Cloud once it connects to the Internet. In addition, make sure the fiber pigtail is connected to the ONU (u6t only).
Page 36 Satellite can be paired to the Gateway Wi-Fi radios (5.0 GHz band) thereby creating an association with the Gateway SSID. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 38: System Specifications
Auto MDI/MDIX crossover for 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX 10GBT: 328 feet (100m) CAT6A/7 cable Traffic Management and QoS: 802.11Q VLAN; 802.11p voice, SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions WAN Interface LAN Interfaces Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 39 Operating temperature: Indoor ambient temperature, 0° to 40°C (32° to 104° F) Operating and storage relative humidity: 10 to 90 % and 5 to 95% non-condensing respectively Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 40 UPS Power Unit Speed Performance Testing Subscribers can run an Ookla- based performance test from within the Calix CommandIQ® mobile app Calix branded speed test provides 10Gbps DL and 5Gbps UL speed test Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix.
Page 41: Agency Listings
EN 50564 FCC Part 15.407 Telcordia-GR-1089 CISPR 32 Class B IEEE: 802.3, 802.3AB, 302.3U, 802.11p, NEC (National Electrical Code) Telcordia GR-950 802.11Q Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 42: Radiated Emissions
ÊTRE PRÉSENT. Le rayonnement de la fibre optique peut causer de graves lésions oculaires ou la cécité. Ne regardez pas dans l'extrémité ouverte d'une fibre optique. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.
Page 43 Note: When servicing this product during operation, care must be taken to avoid intrabeam viewing of the laser. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. © Calix. All rights reserved.

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