User's Manual

Exalt Installation and Management Guide
EX-i Series (TDD) Digital Microwave Radios
206501-019 3
2016-05-24
– With license-key upgrade for 200Mbps + 16xT1/E1 (64MHz/Mode2)
– With license-key upgrade for 200Mbps + 1xDS3 (64MHz/Mode2)
– With license-key upgrade for FIPS-197 compliant 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption
• EX-5i-16 (or EX-5i-16 K, exclusively for Korea), 10/100 Ethernet + 16xT1/E1
– Configured for 4xT1/E1, 100Mbps (32MHz/Mode2)
– With license-key upgrade for 8xT1/E1, 100Mbps (32MHz/Mode2)
– With license-key upgrade for 12xT1/E1, 100Mbps (32MHz/Mode2)
– With license-key upgrade for 16xT1/E1, 200Mbps (64MHz/Mode2)
– With license-key upgrade for FIPS-197 compliant 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption
Generally, the i-Series models require a clear line-of-sight and proper path clearance to achieve a high-
performance, reliable connection. Perform professional path engineering and site planning BEFORE
installing this equipment.
The primary focus of this document is the installation and maintenance of the digital microwave radio,
and assumes that path engineering and site planning were already performed.
The EX-2.4i models utilize radio frequencies in the range of 2400 to 2483.5MHz. The EX-5i models
utilize radio frequencies in the range of 5250 to 5850 MHz. In most countries these frequency bands
are considered as ‘license-exempt’ or ‘unlicensed.’ This means that virtually any user may use these
frequencies freely, without paying for access, or any type of pre-notification, post-notification or
registration. As a result of this designation, users may also move or change these systems at any time,
with significant flexibility to the location, orientation and configuration of the system. However, also
due to this designation, there may be uncontrolled interference from other similar devices occupying
this spectrum. In these cases, it is up to engineering and maintenance personnel to design the system
with existing and future interference sources in mind, recognizing that there is a chance that the
interference conditions could be very dynamic, and outages may occur on the system as a result, and
that, in some very rare cases, the system may cause interference into another system and may be
required to be disengaged or modified/re-oriented to eliminate the interference.
If the spectrum in your country is designated as ‘license-exempt’ or similar, this does not infer that the
installer may configure the system in any manner at any location. In most cases, there are regulations,
or device-based conditions that limit the use of the device, such as maximum gain antenna, antenna
types and maximum output power, as well as, in some cases, application limits, limited geography of
use, and other unique regulations. The link design engineer and/or professional installer must
determine these limitations and engineer/install the system within the confines of all local regulations.
Also, it is required to examine any regulations that may apply to peripheral equipment, installation and
cabling of the system that may be regulated for human safety, electrical code, air-traffic control, and
other safety-related categories.
In certain countries, the spectrum for this product is NOT considered to be license-exempt. In these
cases, there may be additional regulatory requirements concerning the location, frequency, power,
orientation, configuration, and other aspects of the system, including, in some cases, a need for link
registration, coordination, and fees that may apply to the system usage. Please consult your local
regulatory organization(s) to determine usage requirements.
The EX-4.9i utilizes frequencies in the 4940–4990MHz range, and is typically a licensed band
reserved for use by Public Safety agencies and applications.
In almost all cases, either for license-exempt or other designation, the product itself must be authorized
for use in your country. Either Exalt or Exalt’s agent must have applied for certification or