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outdoor installation but can also be installed indoors if needed. The ER is
equipped with an N-type connector so that the external antenna can be
connected to it. Thus the range of the P-P system can be significantly
increased by use of higher gain antennas. Also, in situations where very severe
conditions may be encountered outdoors the ER can be installed indoors with
cabling to the antenna outside.
• Ethernet Pow er I nserter: This piece of equipment is a small box that
connects between the ER and the Ethernet network. This box also provides
power for the ER equipment to run. A CAT-5 outdoor cable is used to connect
the Power inserter to the ER. The weatherproof ing kit is used with standard RJ-
45 connector to ensure reliable connection for outdoor systems.
• Antenna and Cable: In order to accommodate different range requirements
for P-P links, the ER is designed to be used with an external antenna. Antennas
and cables are selected by the user based on the network requirements.
4.3 LibraPlus Hardware
This section describes the LibraPlus hardware. Although antennas are part of the
equipment in general, antennas are not discussed here. The LibraPlus product has one
connector Power/ Ethernet Port on the back panel common for all types of LibraPlus
equipment. The AP, ER and LCPE units also have a female N-Type connector on the
front panel for connection to the antenna.
Figure 4:2 LibraPlus RD Rear Connection Panel,
Power/ Ethernet Port: Standard RJ 45 Ethernet Connector. A weatherproofing kit is
provided with the unit, so that standard outdoor CAT-5 cable can be used.
Serial Port: 5-pin female connector. This port is for factory configuration only.
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