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5.3.2 RTTT Avoidance and Other Channel Use Restrictions ........................................................ 40
5.4 4.9 GHz Specific Frequency Planning Considerations ......................................................... 40
5.4.1 Raster Considerations...........................................................................................................40
5.4.2 Fixed Frequency Operation................................................................................................... 40
5.4.3 Transmit Power Reduction at the Band Edges ..................................................................... 41
5.5 5.4 GHz Specific Frequency Planning Considerations ......................................................... 41
5.5.1 Raster Considerations...........................................................................................................41
5.5.2 Fixed Frequency Operation................................................................................................... 41
5.5.3 Transmit Power Reduction at the Band Edges ..................................................................... 41
5.6 5.8GHz Specific Frequency Planning Considerations .......................................................... 42
5.6.1 Raster Considerations...........................................................................................................42
5.6.2 Fixed Frequency Operation................................................................................................... 42
5.6.3 Transmit Power Reduction at the Band Edges ..................................................................... 42
5.7 Distance ................................................................................................................................ 43
5.8 Networking Information .........................................................................................................43
5.9 Lightning Protection............................................................................................................... 43
5.10 Electrical Requirements ........................................................................................................ 44
6 Site Planning........................................................................................................................ 45
6.1 Site Selection Criteria............................................................................................................ 45
6.1.1 ODU Site Selection ............................................................................................................... 45
6.1.2 PTP 400 Series Bridge PIDU Plus Site Selection................................................................. 45
6.1.3 Path Loss Considerations ..................................................................................................... 46
6.1.4 Aggregate Ethernet throughput rate versus maximum link loss ........................................... 46
7 Installation ........................................................................................................................... 49
7.1 Preparation............................................................................................................................ 49
7.2 Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................... 49
7.3 Tools Required ...................................................................................................................... 49
7.4 Installation Support................................................................................................................ 50
7.5 Legal Disclaimer.................................................................................................................... 50
7.6 Mounting the ODUs...............................................................................................................50
7.7 Connecting Up....................................................................................................................... 52
7.7.1 Preparing The Cable — RJ45 connections........................................................................... 52
7.7.2 Making the Connection at the ODU ...................................................................................... 54
7.7.3 Routing the Cable.................................................................................................................. 55
7.7.4 Fitting A Surge Arrestor......................................................................................................... 55
7.7.5 Grounding the Installation ..................................................................................................... 56