User's Manual

MDS 05-2873A01, Rev. A MDS i Net 900 Installation and Operation Guide i
DRAFT 6—8/29/01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL................................................................1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .........................................................1
2.1 Transceiver Features ........................................................................2
2.2 Spread Spectrum Radios—
How Are They Different? ..........................................................................3
2.3 Typical Applications ..........................................................................3
Wireless IP/Ethernet LAN Connectivity ..........................................3
Point-to-Point System .....................................................................3
Dealing with difficult terrain.............................................................4
2.4 Accessories ......................................................................................4
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING.........................................................5
3.1 General Requirements .....................................................................5
3.2 Site Selection ...................................................................................6
Terrain and Signal Strength ............................................................6
Conducting a Site Survey...............................................................7
3.3 A Word About Radio Interference ....................................................8
3.4 Antenna & Feedline Selection ..........................................................9
Antennas ........................................................................................9
Feedlines ......................................................................................11
3.5 How Much Output Power Can be Used? .......................................11
Calculating System Gain ..............................................................12
4.0 INSTALLATION ..........................................................................13
4.1 Step 1— Mounting the Transceiver ................................................13
4.2 Step 2—Install the Antenna and Feedline ......................................15
4.3 Step 3—Connect the Data Equipment ...........................................15
4.4 Step 4—Measure & Install Primary Power .....................................16
4.5 Step 5—Review the Radio’s Configuration ....................................16
Procedure.....................................................................................17
4.6 Step 6—Connect the User Data Equipment ..................................18
4.7 Step 7—Check for Normal Operation ............................................18
Procedure.....................................................................................18
4.8 Performance Optimization ..............................................................19
Antenna Aiming ............................................................................19
Antenna SWR Check (Z? Major revision needed?)......................20
5.0 TRADITIONAL REPEATER CONFIGURATION WITH TWO RADIOS
20
5.1 Overview ........................................................................................20