User's Guide

4. FDAP Installation
4.3. FDAP installation tasks
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4.3 FDAP installation tasks
You need to follow the preinstallation requirements, physically mount, and install the
FDAP on site. The location of all FDAPs must be determined to ensure optimum
operation in a wireless network. FDAPs can be installed where power is available.
Follow the tasks listed in Table 2 to complete a FDAP installation.
Table 2 – FDAP installati
on tasks
Step Action
1
Inspect the FDAP and associated hardware.
2
Identify the FDAP site locations.
3
Select proper antenna type and seal the antenna connections.
4
Install the lighting arrestors (if install
ation site is outdoors).
5
Assemble and mount the FDAP.
6
Install the FDAP based on the Ethernet connection.
If ethernet cable is connected, it acts as a FDAP and if the ethernet cable is
removed it acts as line powered FR.
7
Construct conduit and cable runs for power and Ethernet. Connect power and
Ethernet cabling.
8
Provide grounding to FDAP.
9
Power on FDAP in the network
.
The installation of FDAP is complete at the installation site.
Inspecting FDAP and associated hardware
Exam
ine whether the FDAP and the associated hardwares like antennas and mounting
brackets are damaged. Ensure that all the hardwares that are necessary for completing
installation for each FDAP are available.
Identifying FDAP site locations
After th
e completion of network site planning and RF survey activities, the site locations
for FDAPs are identified. Locations can be mapped so that site preparation for the FDAP
can be started. For more information, refer to Prerequisites for installation
.