User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Product Manual
- And Installation Guide
- Introduction
- Hardware Description
- Backhaul / Point-to-point Architecture
- Multipoint Architecture
- Repeater Architecture
- Mesh Architecture
- System Requirements
- Hardware Installation
- Installing and Visually Aligning Outdoor Units
- Software Configuration
- Getting Started
- Logging into the WirelessGRID NMS
- Current Settings
- Wired Network Settings
- Radio Network Settings
- WirelessGRID Bridge List
- WirelessGRID System Setup Tab
- Network Settings Tab
- Radio Settings Tab
- Admin Setup Tab
- Security Tab – Data Encryption
- WirelessGRID Authentication
- Data Encryption
- Encryption Key Manager
- Security Server (RADIUS) Settings
- Active Bridge Status Tab
- Remote Bridge (SU Station) Statistics Tab
- Firmware Update Tab
- Help Tab
- Antenna alignment and link monitoring tool
- Using the real-time signal strength monitor for antenna alignment
- Antenna Adjustment Using the real-time Signal Strength Monitor
- Specifications
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- 4.940-4.990 GHz Public Safety Band (FCC Part 70, licensed Intl.)Non-overlapping Channels: 8 x 5 MHz, 4 x 10 MHz, 2 x 20 MHz, 1 x 40 MHz
- 5.25-5.35 GHz license-exempt (FCC, Industry Canada, Mexico)Non-overlapping Channels: 19 x 5 MHz, 9 x 10 MHz, 4 x 20 MHz, 2 x 40 MHz
- 5.47-5.72 GHz license-exempt (ETSI, FCC, ITU) with TPC and DFSNon-overlapping Channels: 44 x 5 MHz, 22 x 10 MHz, 11 x 20 MHz, 5 x 40 MHz
- 5.725-5.850 GHz licence exempt UNII & ISM Bands (ETSI, FCC, MII) Non-overlapping Channels: ISM, UNII: 25 x 5 MHz, 12 x 10 MHz, 5 x 20 MHz, 2 x 40 MHz
- Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
- 802.3, 802.11i draft, 802.11a hardware with proprietary bridging extensions
- Radio output power: Max: 21dBm (Set to local regulatory requirements to comply with transmit, conducted and EIRP power limits)
- Data Rate: 1 to 108 Mbps
- Sensitivity: -73 to –91dBm
- Modulation: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK
- Point to Multipoint, Point to Point, Repeater (See Ordering Guide)
- AI108-4958-BSU, AI108-4958-ON2 - Order a Sector, Omni, GRID, or Panel AI108-4958-SU and -1: Flat Panel Directional Antenna AI108-4958-0-xxx: 23 dBi integrated or 28 dBi external directional antenna. External antennas may be used with local regulatory ap
- MAXIMUM RADIO OUTPUT POWER FOR US
- Frequency(GHz) 5.25-5.35 5.725-5.85 5.725-5.85
- 23dB Patch 7 13 MAX
- 28dB Grid 2 8 MAX
- 9dB Omni N/A 27 MAX
- 17dB Sector N/A 19 MAX
- Up to 7.5 miles (12 km) with built-in 23 dBi panel antennasUp to 30 miles (48.27 km) with max radio output power and optional external 34.5 dBi antennas
- Up to 30 miles (48.27 km) - N-type version (AI108-4958-ON-xxx) with max radio output power and optional external 34.5 dBi antennas
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- Ordering Information
- WirelessGRID Worldwide Frequency Channel Plan
- Appendix A – Bench Test Procedure
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- Step 1. Setup a wired Ethernet network between test stations
- Step 2. Setup wired Ethernet network connections to bridges
- Step 3. Setup bridge software configuration for bridge
- Step 4. Test network connectivity across a WirelessGRID link
- Step 4a. Check throughput of WirelessGRID link (optional)
- Step 5. Running the real-time Signal Strength Monitor
- Step 6. Field deployment of WirelessGRID bridges
- Appendix B. Multi-point Bridge Configuration Log
- Appendix C: Weatherproofing RF Cable Connections
- How to Get Help
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Outdoor unit: -20 to 55°C
Operating
Humidity
Indoor unit: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Outdoor unit: Fully weather protected
Compliance and Certifications
EMC FCC Part 15, Industry Canada RSS-210, Mexico, ETSI
Safety UL - Canada, USA, CE
Radio Public Safety (Part 70 fixed wireless) FCC 15.407 (UNII, ISM),
Industry Canada RSS-210, ETSI (w/TPC and DFS)
Ordering Information
Multipoint Bridges - Ordered Individually. Includes outdoor mounting brackets
AI108-4958-BSU Outdoor Base Station (BSU) w/150ft. PoE Cable, 1 x N-type female connector
(1)
AI108-4958-ON2-150 Outdoor Base Station (BSU)/Repeater w/150ft. PoE Cable, 2 x N-type female
connectors
(1)
AI108-4958-OSU Outdoor subscriber unit w/150ft. PoE Cable, 23 dBi integrated antenna
AI108-4958-SU Indoor subscriber unit w/25ft. RF Cable, 23 dBi outdoor antenna
Outdoor Backhaul/Point to Point Bridge Kits. Includes outdoor mounting brackets
AI108-4958-O-050 Complete kit includes 2 radio bridges with 50ft. PoE Cables, 23 dBi antennas
AI108-4958-O-150 Complete kit includes 2 radio bridges with 150ft. PoE Cables, 23 dBi antennas
AI108-4958-O-300 Complete kit includes 2 radio bridges with 300ft. PoE Cables, 23 dBi antennas
AI108-4958-ON-150 Complete kit includes 2 radio bridges with 150ft. PoE Cables, N-type female
Connectors, and outdoor mounting brackets. No antennas
Indoor Radios/Kits - For use with RF cables and outdoor antennas
AI108-4958-Kit 2 x radios, 2 x 25 ft RF cables, 2 x 23 dBi Antennas w/mounting brackets
AI108-4958-1 Indoor radio, 1 x 25 ft RF cable, and 1 x 23 dBi antenna w/mounting bracket
(2)
AI108-4958-N Radio only. No antenna, no cable
(1)
AI108-MP-60 60
o
Sector Antenna - 5
o
V, 17 dBi Gain, Vertical Polar. (5.15-5.875 GHz)
(3)
AI108-MP-90 90
o
Sector Antenna - 5
o
V, 16 dBi Gain, Vertical Polar. (5.15-5.875 GHz)
(3)
AI108-MP-120 120
o
Sector Antenna - 5
o
V, 15 dBi Gain, Vertical Polar. (5.15-5.875 GHz)
(3)
AI108-MP-OMNI 360
o
Omni Antenna - 9
o
V, 10 dBi Gain, Vertical Polar. (5.47-5.87 GHz)
(3)
AI108-2-28 28 dBi Directional Grid Antenna - 5
o
H, 5
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V, 28 dBi Gain, (5.15-5.875 GHz)
AI108-2-23 23 dBi Directional Panel Antenna - 10.5
o
H, 10.5
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V, 23 dBi Gain, (5.15-5.875 GHz)
AI108-LA-PoE PoE lightning arrestor. 48VDC, 0.3A Power, 100/10 Mbps Ethernet
AI108-LA-Ethernet Surge Suppressor for 100/10 Mbps Ethernet
AI108-LA5 5GHz RF Cable Lightning Arrestor
(4)
Ordering Notes:
(1) For Base Stations (BSU, BSU2), outdoor bridge N-type kits (ON), and N-type indoor bridges (N), antennas
are ordered separately
(2) Two AI108-4958-1 units (unless ordered as AI108-4958-kit) are required to setup a complete building to
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