User Manual

OWS Field Installation 1
OWS Hardware Installation
OWS Field Installation
This field installation manual provides instructions for installing the Strix OWS 2400 and OWS 3600 products
safely and is intended for trained technical professionals. You must read the “Safety Warnings” on page iii
before commencing with the installation.
Theory of Operation
The Strix Systems, Access/One® Network OWS 3600 provides up to 3 independent channels of 802.11b/g
support, and 3 independent channels of 802.11a support through its external connections. This configuration
allows the installer to separate the client 802.11b/g traffic from the backhaul traffic which is carried through
the 802.11a channels.
As shipped from the factory, the OWS 3600 is self-configuring and self-healing. In addition, multiple
configuration options are possible and the installer should refer to the Access/One® Network User's Guide
(part number 210-0008-01) for detailed information about these configurations.
Important Safety Information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. All Strix
products, including the OWS, meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI
C95.1, 1991. The proper operation of this wireless device, according to the instructions found in this
manual and the associated Access/One
® Network software User’s Guide, result in user exposure that is
substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
The following are guidelines to ensure safe operation of the Strix OWS product:
◗ Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
◗ Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any
exposed parts of the body—especially the face or eyes—while transmitting.
◗ Do not operate the OWS or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected, otherwise the
wireless module(s) may be damaged.
◗ Usage in specific environments:
◗ Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment, unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.
◗ The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the safety
directors or such environments.
◗ The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
◗ The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
◗ The Strix OWS must only be used with Strix-approved components and antennas.