Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Purpose & Applicability of This Guide
- Special Considerations and Safety Warnings
- Table of Contents
- 1. Introducing Intelligent Backhaul Radio (“IBR”)
- 2. Getting Started
- 3. Communicating with IBR
- 4. Preconfiguring IBRs
- 4.1.1 Web Graphical User Interface (GUI) – User names and passwords for the GUI are managed independently from CLI user names and passwords. For additional information, see the GUI section of the CLI Guide.
- 5. Installing IBR
- 5.3.1 Mounting Location - Choosing the best possible mounting location for IBR is important for safety, security, and link performance.
- 5.3.2 Fastback Networks’ Articulating Bracket - Fastback Networks offers an articulating mount that can be mounted on walls or masts and adjusted up to + 45 degrees in elevation and azimuth in 15 degree increments. The figure below shows the mountin...
- 6. Features & Functionality
- 7. Field Test Procedure
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement
IBR Installation Guide
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The following SFP modules have been successfully tested by Fastback Networks:
• Finisar FTLF8519P2BNL 850nm
• Alcatel-Lucent FCLF8521P28TL-A5
• Finisar FTLF1318P2BTL-E1
• JDSU SFP-ML -1LKTD3DCA 1310nm
• RAD-5H 850nm
• RAD-8H 1310nm
• RCG SFP-Copper
• Fiberstore SFP-1GTA-1M-GE Copper
• AddOn GLC-T-AOT Copper
• Avago ABCU-5710RZ Copper
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4. Preconfiguring IBRs
The following procedure is for preconfiguring a pair of IBRs prior to installation. Consult the CLI Guide as
necessary for detailed information.
4.1 Power
CAUTION:
• When power is applied, the radios automatically will begin transmitting within sixty (60) seconds.
To avoid the possibility of damaging an IBR by overdriving the front end of the receiver, prior to
connecting a power source, position the two IBRs so that they are tilted away from each other, facing
downward, and separated by at least one meter.
• IBR does not have a power on/off switch, either in hardware or software. When power is applied to the
unit, whether via PoE
+
or AC, IBR will be in a “power on” state and ready for operation.
Apply power to each IBR using an appropriate power source for the model of IBR.
When the boot sequence is complete (~3 ½ minutes), the following text will be displayed by CLI on the Telnet
or SSH:
Please press Enter to activate this console.
4.1.1 Web Graphical User Interface (GUI) – User names and passwords for the GUI are managed independently from
CLI user names and passwords. For additional information, see the GUI section of the CLI Guide.
4.2 Restoring Factory-Set Configuration – Reset Button
The command to return IBR to factory preset configuration, including user names and passwords, is
IBR# clear config all
Factory-set configuration also can be restored by depressing a factory reset button that is located inside the
SFP port (ge1). The button must be depressed for at least twenty-five seconds, after which IBR will reboot
and reset running config to factory default settings. When the LEDs on ge0 are no longer lit, the reboot
process has been initiated and the reset button can be released.
The reboot process will take approximately 3½ minutes, after which IBR can be accessed via telnet or SSH.
4.3 Radio Link
IBRs will automatically establish a link using the best frequencies to optimize data throughput. This process
typically will take from 4 to 10 minutes, depending on path length, interference, alignment, and other factors.
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