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Canopy 900 MHz Access Point (AP) and Subscriber Module (SM) User Guide 900-UG-en Issue 2 Software Release Notes August 2004...
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Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide NOTICES Important Note on Modifications Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications to the equipment must not be made unless under the express consent of the party responsible for compliance. Any such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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Software. The written materials are provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind. Motorola's entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty will be, at Motorola's option, replacement of the disk(s), provision of downloadable patch or replacement code, or refund of the unused portion of your bargained for contractual benefit up to the amount paid for this Software License.
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Hardware Warranty in U.S. Motorola U.S. offers a warranty covering a period of 1 year from the date of purchase by the customer. If a product is found defective during the warranty period, Motorola will repair or replace the product with the same or a similar model, which may be a reconditioned unit, without charge for parts or labor.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ________________________________________________________ 6 Document Change History _______________________________________________ 6 Feedback on Documentation _____________________________________________ 6 Technical Support ______________________________________________________ 6 Feature Description and Operation _____________________________________ 8 3.3 Mbps Signaling Rate _________________________________________________ 8 Network Features Identical to 5.2 GHz, 5.7 GHz, and 2.4 GHz__________________ 8 Available as AP and SM –...
Canopy family, you should use the general Canopy manuals, not this “differences” user guide. To ensure you have the latest user information, check the manuals section of the Canopy web site at http://motorola.canopywireless.com/support_library.php#manual-en. The following abbreviations are used throughout these notes: Access Point Module Subscriber Module 1.1 Document Change History...
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Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide +1 217 824 9742 When you send e-mail or call, please include the following information: • Information on your network configuration, especially IP addresses and MAC addresses. • Version numbers of the software on the modules with problems. Issue 2 August, 2004 Page 7 of 16...
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide 2 Feature Description and Operation Each of the following sections describes features that are new or different or important with the introduction of Canopy 900 MHz APs and SMs. 2.1 3.3 Mbps Signaling Rate Description Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM modules operate at 3.3 Mbps (compared to 10 Mbps for other Canopy frequency bands).
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Depending on local practices, this may mean selecting all frequencies to scan (the SM will register to any frequency, but takes longer to scan), only one frequency to scan (forces the SM to only register to an AP on that frequency and minimizes scan time after SM reboot), or the three recommended AP frequencies of 906, 915, and 924 MHz (allows for an SM to “switchover”...
Connectorized Flat Panel Antenna Motorola offers an external antenna, as shown in Figure 2: Connectorized 900 MHz Canopy module and Flat Panel Antenna. The attributes of this antenna include: • 10 dBi gain •...
Figure 2: Connectorized 900 MHz Canopy module and Flat Panel Antenna Other Connectorized Flat Panel Antennas Motorola has certified an additional two antennas that are available through Canopy resellers. Third parties may also certify additional antennas for use with the Canopy connectorized 900 MHz module.
Important! The Universal Mounting Bracket available from Motorola (part number SMMB-1 and consisting of a mounting bracket and L-shaped aluminum tube) is designed for holding one Canopy module.
Enter this Antenna Gain: Flat Panel antennas certified with regulatory 10 dBi agencies by Motorola Antenna certified by third party Consult antenna documentation Leave the External Filters Delay parameter on the AP Configuration page (see Figure 1: Highlights of 900 MHz AP Configuration Page) at the factory default of 0 Nanoseconds, regardless of whether you have cavity filters.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Figure 4: 900 MHz SM Spectrum Analyzer 2.8 Remote AP without Tower Description A 900 MHz AP can be collocated with a 2.4, 5.2, or 5.7 GHz SM to provide a “remote AP” solution and provide coverage to a cluster of further distant subscribers, or subscribers with foliage, with no tower location or backhaul needed at the remote AP site.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide 3 900 MHz AP and SM Specifications Specification Canopy System Range Frequency Band Ranges 902 to 928 MHz (ISM) Access Method TDD/TDMA Signaling Rate 3.3 Mbps Modulation Type High-index 2-level FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) (Optimized for interference rejection) Carrier to Interference (C/I) Less than 3 dB nominal...
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Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Specification Canopy System Range Network Management HTTP, telnet, FTP, SNMP Wind 118 miles/hour (190 km/hour) Operation Temperature -40° F to +131º F (-40° C to +55° C) Connectorized Module Weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg) Dimensions: 11.75”...
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