User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- RipEX2 Radio modem & Router
- Table of Contents
- Important Notice
- 1. Quick guide
- 2. Product
- 3. Accessories
- 4. Installation
- 5. RipEX2 in detail
- 6. Web interface
- 7. Settings
- 7.1. Interfaces
- 7.1.1. Ethernet
- 7.1.2. Radio
- 7.1.3. COM
- 7.1.4. Terminal servers
- 7.1.5. Cellular
- 7.2. Routing
- 7.2.1. Static
- 7.2.2. OSPF
- 7.2.2.1. Description
- 7.2.2.2. Common - Common settings
- 7.2.2.3. Network - Areas and interfaces - Areas
- 7.2.2.4. Network - Areas and interfaces - Interfaces
- 7.2.2.5. Network - Areas and interfaces - Neighbors
- 7.2.2.6. Network - Areas and interfaces - Networks
- 7.2.2.7. Static rules
- 7.2.2.8. Import filter
- 7.2.2.9. Export filter
- 7.2.3. BGP
- 7.3. Firewall
- 7.4. VPN
- 7.5. Security
- 7.6. Device
- 7.7. Advanced
- 7.1. Interfaces
- 8. Diagnostics
- 9. Technical parameters
- 10. Safety, regulations, warranty
- 10.1. Frequency
- 10.2. Safety distance
- 10.3. High temperature
- 10.4. Battery disposal
- 10.5. Instructions for Safe Operation of Equipment
- 10.6. SW license
- 10.7. EU Compliance
- 10.8. Compliance Federal Communications Commission and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- 10.9. Compliance ANATEL Brasil
- 10.10. Warranty
- 10.11. RipEX2 Availability and service life time
- 10.12. RipEX2 maintenance
- Appendix A. Abbreviations
- Index
- Revision History
4.3. Antenna feed line
The antenna feed line should be chosen so that its attenuation does not exceed 3 to 6 dB as a rule of
thumb. Use 50 Ω impedance cables only.
The shorter the feed line, the better. If RipEX2 is installed close to antenna, the data cable can be re-
placed by an Ethernet cable for other protocols utilizing the serial port, see Section 7.1.4, “Terminal
servers”. This arrangement is recommended especially when the feed line would be very long otherwise
(more than 15 meters) or the link is expected to operate with low fading margin.
Always follow the installation recommendations provided by the cable manufacturer (bend radius, etc.).
Use suitable connectors and install them diligently. Poorly attached connectors increase interference
and can cause link instability.
4.4. Grounding
To minimize the odds of the transceiver and the connected equipment receiving any damage, a safety
ground (NEC Class 2 compliant) should be used, which bonds the antenna system, transceiver, power
supply, and connected data equipment to a single-point ground, keeping the ground leads short.
The RipEX2 radio modem is generally considered adequately grounded if the supplied flat mounting
brackets are used to mount the radio modem to a properly grounded metal surface. If the radio modem
is not mounted to a grounded surface, you should attach a safety ground wire to one of the mounting
brackets or a screw on the radio modem’s casing.
A lightning protector should be used where the antenna cable enters the building. Connect the protector
to the building grounding, if possible. All grounds and cabling must comply with the applicable codes
and regulations.
4.5. Connectors
RipEX2 uses standard connectors. Use only standard counterparts to these connectors.
You will find the pin-outs of connectors in Section 2.2, “Connectors”.
4.6. Power supply
We do not recommend switching on power supply of the RipEX2 unit before connecting the antenna
and other devices. Connecting the RTU and other devices to RipEX2 while powered increases the
likelihood of damage due to the discharge of difference in electric potentials.
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