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Objectives vii

Audience vii

Organization vii

Conventions viii

Related Publications ix

Obtaining Documentation x

Cisco.com x
Documentation CD-ROM x
Ordering Documentation x
Documentation Feedback xi

Obtaining Technical Assistance xi

Cisco.com xi
Technical Assistance Center xii

Cisco TAC Website xii
Cisco TAC Escalation Center xii

Preface vii

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1 Overview 1-1

Key Features 1-2

Power 1-2
External Antenna 1-3
Integrated Antenna 1-3
Dual-Coax Ethernet Ports 1-3
Metal Enclosure 1-3
Indicators 1-4
Receive Signal Strength Indicator Port 1-5

Network Configuration Examples 1-5

Point-to-Point Configuration 1-5
Port Aggregation or Redundancy Configuration 1-5
Point-to-Multipoint Configuration 1-6

Bridge Specifications 1-6

2 Installation Overview 2-1

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Safety Information 2-3

FCC Safety Compliance Statement 2-3
Safety Precautions 2-3
Typical Bridge Installation Components 2-4

Installation Guidelines 2-5

Site Surveys 2-5

Unpacking the Bridge 2-5

Package Contents 2-6

Before Beginning the Installation 2-6

Installation Summary 2-8

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

3 Mounting and Alignment Overview 3-1

Mounting the Bridge 3-2

Mounting Hardware 3-2

Multi-function Mount 3-2

Bridge Brackets 3-2
Mast Bracket 3-3

Bridge LED Indicators 3-3

Aligning the Antenna Using LED Indications 3-5

Aligning the Antenna Using the RSSI Voltage 3-6

4 Configuring the Bridge for the First Time 4-1

Before You Start 4-2

Resetting the Bridge to Default Settings 4-2

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address 4-3

Connecting to the Bridge Locally 4-3

Assigning Basic Settings 4-4

Default Settings on the Express Setup Page 4-8

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What To Do Next 4-8

Output Power Level 4-8
Protecting Your Wireless LAN 4-9

Using the IP Setup Utility 4-9

Obtaining and Installing IPSU 4-9
Using IPSU to Find the Bridge’s IP Address 4-10
Using IPSU to Set the Bridge’s IP Address and SSID 4-10

Assigning an IP Address Using the CLI 4-12

Using a Telnet Session to Access the CLI 4-12

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5 Troubleshooting 5-1

Checking the LED Indicators 5-2

Bridge Installation Mode LED Indications 5-3
Bridge Normal Mode LED Indications 5-4

Power Injector LED Indicators 5-5

Checking Basic Configuration Settings 5-7

SSID 5-7
Security Settings 5-7

Antenna Alignment 5-8

Resetting to the Default Configuration 5-8

Using the MODE Button 5-9
Using the Web Browser Interface 5-9

Reloading the Bridge Image 5-10

Using the MODE button 5-10
Web Browser Interface 5-11

Browser HTTP Interface 5-11

Browser TFTP Interface 5-11
Obtaining the Bridge Image File 5-12
Obtaining the TFTP Server Software 5-12

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A Translated Safety Warnings A-1

Warning Definition A-2

Installation Warning A-3

Installation and Grounding Warning A-4

Circuit Breaker Warning A-6

Ground Conductor Warning A-7

Installation Warning A-9

Lightning Activity Warning A-10

Explosive Device Proximity Warning A-11

Bridge Antenna Exposure Limits -TBD A-11

B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information B-1

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement B-2

Department of Communications—Canada B-3

Canadian Compliance Statement B-3

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure B-4

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G

LOSSARY

I

NDEX

C Channels and Antenna Settings C-1

Channels C-2

IEEE 802.11a (5.8-GHz Band) C-2

Maximum Power Levels C-2

5.8-GHz Band C-2

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Preface

This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1400
Series Wireless Bridge Hardware Installation Guide.

This publication explains the steps for initial setup and basic configuration of the Cisco Aironet 1400
Series Wireless Bridge (hereafte r called bridge) sup portin g 5.8-GHz ope rati on. This publ icati on also
provides troubleshooting in formati on and detai led specification s.

Audience

This publication is for the person installing and configuring a bridge for the first time. The installer
should be familiar with net work structur es , terms, and co ncep ts.

Organization

This guide contains the following secti ons:

Chapter 1, “Ove rv i ew,” describes the ma jor comp one nts, fea ture s, a nd spec ifications of the bri dge.
Chapter 2, “Inst allati on Overview,” provides warnings, safety information, and information needed

before you begin the ins tal lati on of y our bri dge sy st em.

Chapter 3, “Mounting and Alignment Overview,” provides an overview of components and features used

during bridge mount ing and a nten na a lig nment ope ra tions.

Chapter 4, “Configuri ng t he Br idge for the Firs t Time,” describes how to enter basic b ridge

configuration settings.

Chapter 5, “Troubleshooti ng,”provides solutions to potential problems encountered during setup.
Appendix A, “Translated Safety Warnings,” lists translations of the safety warnings in this publication.
Appendix B, “Declarations of Conf ormi ty a nd Regula tory I nform at ion, ” describes the regula tory

conventions to which the bridge conforms and provides guide lines for op erati ng bridge s in Japan.

Appendix C, “Channels and Antenna Settings,” describes the channels and a ntenna se ttin gs s upport ed

by the regulatory organizations.

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Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and informa tion:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in

this manual.

Caution Means re ad er be ca reful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment

damage or loss of data.

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• Commands and keywords are in boldface type.

Warning

Waarschuwing

Varoitus

Attention

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before
you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be
familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings
that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico’s en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard
maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. (Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze
publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het aanhangsel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Vertalingen van
veiligheidsvoorschriften) raadplegen.)

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen
kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista
ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. (Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten
käännökset löydät liitteestä "Translated Safety Warnings" (käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevat
varoitukset).)

Ce symbole d’avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant
entraîner des blessures. Avant d’accéder à cet équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés
par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures courantes de prévention des
accidents. Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette publication,
veuillez consulter l’annexe intitulée « Translated Safety Warnings » (Traduction des avis de
sécurité).

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Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer
Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien
Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. (Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen
Warnhinweise finden Sie im Anhang mit dem Titel “Translated Safety Warnings” (Übersetzung der
Warnhinweise).)

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Avvertenza

Advarsel

Aviso

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. Si è in una situazione che può causare infortuni.
Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti
elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La
traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nell’appendice, “Translated
Safety Warnings” (Traduzione delle avvertenze di sicurezza).

Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før
du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du være oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser
innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. (Hvis du vil
se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i vedlegget
"Translated Safety Warnings" [Oversatte sikkerhetsadvarsler].)

Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos
fisicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos
relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir
possíveis acidentes. (Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte
o apêndice “Translated Safety Warnings” - “Traduções dos Avisos de Segurança”).

Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de
manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y
familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. (Para ver
traducciones de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el apéndice
titulado “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till
personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med
elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. (Se förklaringar av de
varningar som förekommer i denna publikation i appendix "Translated Safety Warnings"
[Översatta säkerhetsvarningar].)

Related Publications

For more information about bridges and related products, refer to the following publications:

• Quick Start Guide: C isco A ironet 1400 Seri es Wireless Bridge describ es the bridge, system

components, and how to obtain brid ge docu mentatio n. Thi s docume nt is inclu ded in the shi pping
box with your b ridge .

• Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Software Configuration Guide describ es the bridge’s

management system an d expl ai ns h ow to co nfigure the br idge . Thi s do cu ment is available o n the
Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

TBD

• Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wir eless Bridge Mounting Instructions that was shipped with your bridge

provides detailed instructi ons for mou nting the br idge and alig ning the antenna .

• Cisco IOS Command Reference for Cisco Aironet Access Points and Bridges describes the IOS

commands supported by Cisco Aironet access points and bridges. This document is available on the
Cisco CCO web site at the following URL:

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• Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge describes features and caveats for the

bridge running I OS re lease 1 2. 2(11)JA. This docume nt is available on the Cisc o C CO w eb si te at
the following URL:

TBD

• Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT Servers V ersion 3.0 User Guide provides

complete instruction s for using Cisco Sec ure ACS, including steps for co nfiguring Cisco Se cure
ACS to support access points and bridges. This document is available on the Cisco CCO web site at
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http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/csacs4nt/csnt30/user/index.htm

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Overview

The Cisco Airone t 1400 Ser ies Bri dge (h erea fter ca lled the bridge) is a wireless device desi gned fo r
building to building wirel ess connectivity. Operating in the 5.8 GHz UNII 3 band (5725 to 5825 MHz),
derived from the 802.11a standard, the brid ge delivers 6-54 Mbps dat a rates with out the ne ed for a
license. The bridge is a self contained unit designed for outdoor installations, providing differing
antenna gains as w el l a s coverage patt erns an d su ppo rts b oth point - to-p oint and m ultip oint
configurations.

The bridge uses a browser-based management system, but you can also configure the bridge using Cisco
IOS commands or Simple Network Manage ment Protoc ol (SNMP).

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

• Key Features, page 1-2

• Network Configuration Examp les, page 1-5

• Bridge Specifications, page 1- 6

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Key Features

Key features of the bri dg e:

• Unlicensed UNII-3 5.8- GHz radio ope ration

• Metal enclosure supports outdo or installa tions

• Industrial temperature rating

• Integrated antenna or extern al an tenna co nfigurat ions (see Figure 1-1)

• Dual-coax 100 Mbps E t hern et por ts

• Four LED indicator s on b ridge

• Inline power over dual-co ax E ther ne t c able s

• Receive Signal Strength Indic ato r (RSSI) volta ge po rt f or easy ant enna al ignm en t

• Bridge control usin g IO S com mands, I nterne t br owser, or SNMP

Note The bridge communicates only with other bridges and does not support associations with wireless client

adapters.

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Figure 1-1 Bridge Configurations

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The bridge receives inline power fr om the Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR (hereafter called the power
injector). Dual-coax Ethernet cables are used to provide Ethernet data and power from the power injector

to the bridge. The p ower inje c tor is an ext erna l u ni t de sign ed fo r ope ra ti on in a sh el te red environmen t,
such as inside a building. The power injector also functions as an Ethernet repeater by connecting to a
Category 5 LAN bac kbone a nd usi ng the d ual -coa xial ca ble int erfac e t o the bri dge.

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The power injector uses an external 48 VDC power module and after detecting the presence of the
bridge, injects the DC voltage into the dual coax cables to power the bridge.

Note The power injector and the power module shoul d not be plac ed in an outdoor unprotected environment.

External Antenna

The bridge is availabl e wi th a n N-t ype R F conn ec to r on t he f ron t of t he uni t ( see Figure 1-1) for an
external 5.8-GHz anten na. The supp orted externa l ante nnas conne ct to the bri dge ant enna conn ector
using the antenna’s 4.9 ft (1.5 m) long coax cable.

Note T o meet re g ulatory res trictio ns, th e ex tern al antenn a brid ge configuration and the extern al ante nna m ust

be professional insta lled.

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9 dBi omnidirectional external antenna with vertical polarization

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9.5 dBi sector external antenna

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28 dBi dish external antenna

Key Features

Integrated Antenna

The bridge is availabl e w ith a n in tegrat ed 22. 5 d Bi p at ch ar ray a nt enna . T he a nte nna i s covered w ith a
special radome cover to protect the antenna from environmental elements. When configured with the
integrated antenna, the antenna polarization is controlled by the mounting orientation of the bridge. The
bridge must be physically rotated 90 degrees to obtain either horizontal or vertical polarization. A special
polarization mark is designed into the bridge housing to indicate the polarization direction.

Dual-Coax Ethernet Ports

The bridge’s dual Ethernet ports accep ts a pair of 7 5 ohm F-type conn ectors, linking the bridge to your
100BASE-T Ethernet LAN through the power injector. The dual coax cables are used to send and receive
Ethernet data, pl us the cabl es supp ly in lin e 48 VD C power f rom th e power inj ect o r. For th e loc atio n of
the ports, refer to Figure 1-2.

Tip You can connec t the dual coax cabl e connec tors to eit her of th e br idge ’s Ethernet po rts. Th e br idge

senses the Ethernet signals an d au to matically switches internal circuitry to match the ca ble connections.

Metal Enclosure

The bridge uses a metal en closure that suppo rts outdo or operati ng environments and suppo rts an
industrial temperature operating range (refer to Bridge Speci fications, pa ge 1 -6).

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Four indicators are loc ate d on ba ck of t he hous in g to re port in stal lati on/ ali gnme nt c ond itio ns, br idge
status, radio activity, and Ethernet activity. The indicators are shown in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2 Bridge Connectors and Indicators

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4

5

3

2

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1 Power injector dual-coax ports 5 Status LED
26Radio LED
3 RSSI voltage port 7 Install LED
4 Ethernet LED

The install indicator indicates installation mode is activated. During installation mode, the other

•

indicators provide signal strength readings used for antenna alignment.

• The radio indicator blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but it

blinks green wh enever a packet is received or transmitted over the bridge radio lin k. This indicator
also provides signal st reng th rea ding s d uring inst al lati on mo de .

• The status indicator signals bridge association status. Blinking green indicates that the bridge is not

associated with ano ther b ridge. Steady gree n indica tes th at the brid ge is ass ociat ed with at least o ne
other bridge. This indic ator also provide s signal stre ngth read ings during i nstalla tion mod e.

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• The Ethernet indicator signals Ethernet traffic. This indicator blinks green when a packet is received

or transmitted over the Ethernet infrastru ctu re. The in dicator is off when the Ether net link not
working or the port is shutdown. This indicator also provides signal strength readings during
installation mode.

For additional information on the LED indicators, refer to“Checking the LED Indicators” s ectio n on

page 5-2.

Receive Signal Strength Indicator Port

The bridge supports a radio signal strength indicator (RSSI) port for use in antenna alignment. The RSSI
port produces a DC voltage proportional to the strength of the received radio signal. The highest voltage
indicates the best antenna alignment position. The RSSI port is a male BNC connector located on the
bottom of the br id ge ho using (se e Figure 1-2).

Note The RSSI port requires the use of a voltmeter and a cable with a female BNC connector.

Network Configuration Examples

Network Configuration Examples

This section desc ribe s th e brid ge’s role in three comm on wirele ss network co nfigurations.

Point-to-Point Configuration

In a point-to-poi nt co nfigurati on, t wo br idge s are used t o inte rc onnec t t wo re mo te LAN net works
together using a wireless c om munica tion l ink ( see Figu re 1-3). The brid ge conne ct ed t o th e ma in LAN
network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a repeater bridge.

Figure 1-3 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration

Bridge Bridge

Port Aggregation or Redundancy Configuration

The port aggregation o r re dunda ncy configu ratio n ( Figur e 1-4) is used to provide increased bandw idth
or backup redunda ncy com mu nicat ions bet wee n two LA Ns. Po rt a gg regation or i ncre ased band widt h
occurs when b oth wirele ss links are us ed to simu ltaneous ly pass Ethe rnet traf fi c. Backup com municatio n
redundancy can be achieved with this configuration when one wi reless bri dge link is use d only if the
other wireless bridge link fails.

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Figure 1-4 Port Aggregation or Redundancy Bridge Configuration

Bridge Bridge

Point-to-Multipoint Configuration

The point-to-mult ipoint co nfiguration (Figu re 1 -5) is used to interconnect the main LAN network to
multiple remote LAN networks.

Figure 1-5 Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration

Bridge Specifications

Bridge Bridge

Bridge

Bridge

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The bridge, power injector, and power module specifications are list ed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications

Category Bridge Power Injector

Size Integrated antenna configuration:

11.6 in. W x 11 .6 in. H x 3. 6 in. D

29.46 cm W x 29.46 cm H x 9.14 cm D

External ant enn a co nfigur ation:

11.4 in. W x 11.4 in. H 4.2 in. D

28.96 cm W x 28. 96 cm H 10 .67 c m D

Indicators Four indicators on the back panel: Installation and

Alignment Mode, Ethernet traffic, bridge status, and
radio traffic

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Power injector:

6.25 in. W x 6.38 in. H x 1.31 in. D

15.88 cm W x 16 .21 cm H x 3.33 cm D

Power module:

6.0 in. W x 2.75 i n. H x 1.75 in . D

15.24 cm W x 6.99 cm H x 4.45 cm D

Three indicators on the front panel: Uplink
activity, injector status, Ethernet activity

One indicator on the side pane l: Power

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Table 1-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued)

Category Bridge Power Injector

Connectors Bottom panel (left to right): Ethernet port1 and port 2

(two F-type con ne ctor s), RSSI p ort (m al e BN C
connector)

Front Panel (external antenna co nfigurati on):

antenna Type N connector
Operating Temperature –22 to 131
Cold Start Temperature -22
Warm -up t ime

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15 minutes after cold start na

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F (–30 to 55oC) 32 to 122oF (0 to 50oC)

F (-30oC) na

(for full performance)

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Non-Operational

–40 to 185

F (–40 to 85oC) -40 to 158oF (-40 to 70oC)

Temperature
Operational Altitude 6,562 ft (2000 m) 6,562 ft (2000 m)
Non-Operational

16,000 ft (4877 m) 16,000 ft (4877 m)
Altitude

Humidity 0 to 100% (condensi ng ) 0 to 90% (non-condens in g)

2

Operational Vibration 0.001 G
Non-Operational

0.01 G

/Hz from 5-100 Hz 0.001 G2/Hz from 5-100 Hz

2

/Hz from 5-10 0 Hz 0.01 G2/Hz from 5-100 Hz

Vibration
Environmental Testing

Compliance

Integrated antenna configuration:

The enclosure has been successfully tested for
protection against the ingress of particulate
matter and fluids in compliance with a NEMA
Type 4 (I P56) e nc losur e ra ti ng.

Side panel (left to right): 48VDC power
connector, two coaxial uplink F-type
connectors, and Ether net RJ-4 5 connect or
for 100BASE-T Ethernet

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External ant enn a co nfigur ation:

The enclosure ha s been succes sfully tested and is
in compliance with a NEMA Type 4 (IP56)
enclosure rating.

Weight Integrated antenna configuration:

11 lbs (4.99 kg)

Power injector—1.4 lbs (0.6 Kg)
Power Module—TBD

External ant enn a co nfigur ation:

10 lbs (4.54 kg)

Input Voltage 48 VDC nominal (s upplie d by Ethe rnet dua l-c oax

cables)
Power Consumption 41 W (typical)

Power injector—48 VDC nominal
Power module—100-240 VAC

TBD W (maximum)

TBD W (maximum)

Transmit Power 24, 23, 22, 2 1, 18, 1 5, 12 dB m na
Frequency UNII 3—5.7 25 to 5.825 G Hz

na

(Depending on the regulatory do main)
Wireless modulation Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

na

(COFDM)

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Table 1-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued)

Category Bridge Power Injector

Subcarrier mod ulation BPSK (6 Mbps and 9 Mb ps)

QPSK (12 Mbps and 18 Mbps)
16-QAM (24 Mbps and 36 Mb ps)

64-QAM (48 Mbps and 54 Mb ps)
Data rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 M bps na
Non-overlapping

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channels

Antenna Integrated antenna —22.5 dBi patch array

External antennas:

9 dBi omnidirect iona l

9.5 dBi sector
28 dBi dish

Range (typical) Point-to-Point orientation

• Two 22.5 dBi integrated antennas:

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15.5 miles at 6 Mbps

• Two 28 d Bi dish a ntenna s:

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11.9 miles at 54 Mbps

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23.4 miles at 6 Mbps

Point-to-Multipoint orientation

• 9 dBi omnidirectional antenna at the root

location and 22.5 dBi integrated antenna at the
non-root locatio n:

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2.0 miles at 54 Mbps

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8.3 miles at 6 Mbps

• 9.5 dBi sector an te nna a t t he roo t loc ation a nd

22.5 dBi integrated antenna at the non-root
location:

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2.2 miles at 54 Mbps

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8.5 miles at 6 Mbps

• 9 dBi omnidirectional antenna at the root

location and 28 dBi dish antenna at the non- root
location:

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3.0 miles at 54 Mbps

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9.8 miles at 6 Mbps

• 9.5 dBi sector an te nna a t t he roo t loc ation a nd

28 dBi dish antenna at the non -root locati on:

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3.4 miles at 54 Mbps

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10.2 miles at 6 Mbps

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Table 1-1 Bridge, Power Injector, and Power Module Specifications (continued)

Category Bridge Power Injector

Safety Bridge, power injector, and power module:

UL 60950
CSA C22.2 No. 60 950
IEC 60950
EN 60950

Note The power injector and th e power mod ule mu st be u sed i n an i n door environment.

Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)

Radio Type Approvals Bridge radio:

RF Exposure Bridge antenn a:

Bridge, power inje ctor, and p ower modu le:

FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 C lass B
ICES-003 Class B (Canada)
EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024

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FCC Part 15.207, 15. 407 , and15. 20 9 C lass B
ICES-003 Class B (Canada)
Canada DGTP-010
FCC Bulletin OET-65C
Industry Canada RSS-102, RSP100 , and
RSS 210 Issue 5

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Installation Overview

This chapter provides warnings, safety information, and information needed before you begin the
installation of your bridge system. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Warnings, pag e 2-2

• Safety Informat ion, p ag e 2-3

• Unpacking the Bridge, page 2-5

• Before Beginning the I nsta llat ion, pag e 2-6

• Installation Summary, page 2-8

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Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A , “Translated Safe ty

Warnings. ”

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before
you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be
familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings
that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care
not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper
installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than:

120V ac, 15A U.S. (240Vac, 10A International)

Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed
ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are
uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

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Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.

Industry standards relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure limits for this product require that the
antennas should be positioned no less than 6.6 ft (2 m) from your body or nearby persons.

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Warning

This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

Safety Information

Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the bridge.

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC, with its action in ET Doc ket 96-8, has adop ted a safe ty standard for human exposur e to RF
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet
antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI
C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication results
in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care
not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper
installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).

Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna. In many of
these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid
the hazard.

For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety
precautions. They may save your life!

1. If you are installing an antenna for the first time, for your own safety as wel l as other s, seek

professional assistance.

2. Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance in mind. Remember: electric power

lines and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.

3. Call your electric power company . Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed

installation. This is a small inconvenience considering your life is at stake.

4. Plan your installa tio n ca re fully a nd co mp let ely befo re you begin. Suc cessf ul r aisi ng of a m ast or

tower is largely a matter of coordination. Each perso n should be assign ed to a spec ific task, and
should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be in charge of the operation to issue
instructions and watc h for sign s o f troub le.

5. When installing your antenna, remember:

a. Do not use a metal ladder.
b. Do not work on a we t or wi ndy da y.

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