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INSTALLING THE INTEGRAL BASE
TRANSCEIVER
STATION (I-BTS)
Chapter overview
This chapter describes how to install the integral base transceiver station (I-BTS). The I-BTS
enables you to install the base station and the antenna as one item, which could save tower
rental costs. You can also install the base station and antenna separately, if desired.
This chapter describes:
Components used to mount the base station on a building or tower
Connecting the base station to the cell and to cell-site components
Before you begin
Before you install a base station on a roof top or tower:
It is recommended that you assign a name to the base station. For more information refer
to Chapter 2, “Configuring base stations‚” in this guide.
It is also a good idea to configure the base station.