User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- interWave WaveNet Link CX User Manual
- One - System Description
- 1-1 General
- 1-2 System Overview
- 1-3 Features
- 1-4 LinkCX Basic Structure
- 1-4.1 Radio Links
- 1-4.2 Data Stream
- 1-4.3 LinkCX Models
- 1-4.4 Mounting and Antenna Alignment
- 1-4.5 Interface Connectors and Indicators
- 1-4.6 Cables
- 1-4.7 Integral Antenna
- 1-4.8 External Antenna
- 1-4.9 Configuration, Operation, and Monitoring
- 1-4.10 SNMP
- 1-4.11 LinkCX Network Management Architecture
- 1-4.12 NMS Connectivity
- 1-4.13 Web-Based GUI Access Security
- 1-4.14 GUI Functions
- 1-5 Typical Applications
- 1-5.1 Internet (ISP)
- 1-5.2 Private Network Wireless Bridged LANs and WANs
- 1-5.3 PCS/PCN and Cellular Networks
- 1-5.4 Wireless Local Loop Networks and Local Exchange Bypass
- 1-5.5 Business Bypass and Local Exchange Bypass
- 1-5.6 Backhaul for Wireless MTU and MTU Access
- 1-5.7 Wireless Mesh Backhaul Networks
- 1-5.8 Wireless ATM Mesh Distribution with StreamNet
- 1-6 Specifications
- Two - Installation Steering Guide
- Three - Installation Planning
- Four - Installing the Link CX
- Five - Final Link CX Setup
- Six - Monitoring and Trend Analysis
- Seven - Troubleshooting the Link CX
- Appendix 1 - Interface Cable Pinouts
- Appendix 2 - Technical Specifications
- Appendix 3 - Using the Web-Based GUI User Interface
- Appendix 4 - Grounding and Lightning Protection
- Appendix 4 - Enterprise MIBs and Traps
2 Link CX User Manual, Version A
Each Link CX is powered by an external ±21 to ±60 VDC power supply.
1-1.2 Applications
The Link CX product line is designed to serve the following communications markets:
• Internet Access and Backhaul Systems: Used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
• Private Networks: Wireless Bridged LANs and WANs.
• PCS/PCN and Cellular Networks: High speed links between base stations.
• Wireless Local Loop Networks: Fixed wireless, used by Local Exchange Carriers (LECs).
• Business Bypass or Local Exchange Bypass: Provided by Competitive Access Providers
(CAPs) and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs).
• When used with interWAVE StreamNet ATM Switches, the Link CX can provide the radio
links in a self-healing wireless mesh backhaul network to support broadband communica-
tions, including DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and Cellular over ATM (Asynchronous Transfer
Mode).
1-2 System Overview
Each Link CX consists of a Link CX radio, with integral antenna (5.3 GHz or 5.8 GHz versions) or an
optional external antenna (5.8 GHz versions), as shown in Figure 1-1, along with external power and
data cabling. In a typical installation, the Link CX radio and antenna are mounted outdoors, usually on a
tower or building. If so equipped, the external antenna connects to the Link CX radio through a
factory-supplied coaxial cable.
See Figure 1-1. A radio system, or link, contains two Link CX radios each equipped with either an
integral or external antenna, installed at each end of the link, separated by a line of sight transmission
path. Frequency band, terrain, actual line-of-sight and environmental conditions influence the range of
operation and path performance.
The Link CX carries one full-duplex DS-3 or Ethernet channel, and is powered by a 30-watt external
±21 to ±60 VDC power supply.