Contents About this Guide............... 5 Chapter 1 GigaSpire BLAST Overview (u10xe, ) ..... 7 Agency Listing ......................11 Site Preparation ....................... 13 Before you Begin ..................... 13...
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Installing SFP+ modules in a (u10xe) GS4237 ............ 29 u10xe GS4237 Reset Behavior ................. 31 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022. Powering the u10xe GS4237 - No UPS ............33 ...
LED States - Device Turn-up .................. 42 LED States - WPS Functionality ................43 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022. About this Guide This document provides general installation practices for the Calix u10xe GS4237 BLAST.
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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. Important Illustrations and photos within this installation guide are displayed using u10xe images. However, unless indicated otherwise, these same illustrations reflect both the u10xe and the .
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CAUTION! Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause minor to moderate personal injury if not avoided. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022. ALERT! Alert indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause damage to equipment or software, loss of data, or service interruption if not avoided.
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Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
Chapter 1 GigaSpire BLAST Overview (u10xe) The Calix u10xe GS4237 are the newest generation of smart home system that integrates optical network termination (ONT) and residential gateway functionality into a single system. It supports virtually any passive optical network (PON) and Ethernet technology, while providing the ultimate Wi-Fi experience.
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4x4 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi - 6 GHz 4x4 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) Voice Recognition Bluetooth Security Housing - u10xe 4.7" L x 4.7" W x 10.05" H Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
With the GigaSpire BLAST as the hub, and these 3rd party satellite extenders, consumers can truly gain the whole home/smart home experience. With the Calix integrated system, Calix has redefined how to install and activate residential services at a subscriber’s premises. Using mobile applications and a phone or laptop, a field technician can install and apply the subscriber’s service profile without special equipment or...
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. January 2022.
Before starting the installation process, check that the following conditions are met: Ensure the site preparation steps are complete based on the model being installed. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
Note: Only provided and approved power cords or voltage adapters should be used to connect to this product. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
Wi-Fi coverage. Building Materials and Their Effect on Wi-Fi Signals Material Wi-Fi Attenuation Wood, Drywall, Particle Board, Tile Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
(2) Product Identification Labels with Login Credentials 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. January 2022.
Note that the screws are not captive and they may fall out after unscrewing. Lift the panel straight up until it is free of the main chassis. u10xe GS4237 with bottom panel removed Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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Route the cable out to the corner of the unit (directly below the interface panel). Ensure the cable passes through the channel molded into the main chassis of the u10xe GS4237. Access Panel Removed Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
WAP or Satellite. Hardware-invoked resets behave differently depending on how long the reset button is pressed, as described below. Function Where Performed Hardware: Press Reset button once for 1 second Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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Service provider applied credentials for Admin user, SSIDs, LAN IP Reset - Software Defaults management settings persist scope, etc., all of which reset to defaults. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
Number of radios: 3 (2.4 GHz, 5GHz and 6 GHz) Wi-Fi Protocol supported: 802.11a/b/n/g/ac/ax Credentials: Login and password printed on the product label in the gift box. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
12V, 20 AH, 75W OOKLA-BASED Operating temperature: Indoor Auto MDI/MDIX crossover for 1000Base-TX, ambient temperature, 0° to 40° C PERFORMANCE TESTING 100Base-TX (32° to 104° F) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
100-02168 - 10GE BIDI SFP+, Single Mode single fiber Downstream transceiver, 20Km, 1270nm, LC, I-Temp 100-05723 - 10GE BIDI SFP+, Single Mode single fiber Downstream transceiver, 60Km, 1270nm, LC, I-Temp Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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Flashing every 1 second on cyan color - assuming SW Off and Orange (1000 msec) Note: can control the LEDs. The LED is on. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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Note: If the unit is connected via WIRED backhaul, ignore pairing and signal strength behavior and proceed to step 6 below. Alternating on/off at 1000 m/sec Unit booting up per cycle Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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60 seconds, then Gateway Not WPS/Strength LED bar shifts from reverts to the "No Internet Found the blinking green to solid red. failure status. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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Les appareils ne doivent pas être utilisés pour contrôler ou communiquer avec des systèmes d'aéronefs sans pilote. Operation shall be limited to indoor use only. Le fonctionnement doit être limité à une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 26 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix. January 2022.
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