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Product features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installing the Outdoor Unit ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Determining the best location for the Outdoor unit .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Outdoor Unit ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Powering the Outdoor Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
POE-02 LED indicators ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Communicating with the Outdoor unit .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Firmware Upgrade on Windows 8/8.1/10 PCs .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Admin Shell Session Using SSH ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Safety and product care .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
This document provides you the information you need to set up, configure and use the NetComm Wireless NRB-51 Outdoor
Wireless Antenna, also referred to as OWA (Dundee) in the document.
Target audience
This document is intended for system integrators or experienced hardware installers who understand telecommunications
terminology and concepts.
Prerequisites
Before continuing with the installation of NRB-51, please confirm that you have the following:
A laptop with a working Ethernet network adapter and web browser.
Adjustable wrench, a nutdriver set, screwdrivers and appropriate screws for mounting the outdoor unit.
Ethernet cable long enough to reach from the Outdoor unit mount location to the indoor unit (POE-02) mount location,
RJ45 heads and a crimping tool
Shorter Ethernet cable long enough to reach from the indoor unit (POE-02) to the Arris RG.
A device with WiFi client to access the installation alignment tool’s web browser
Notation
The following symbols are used in this user guide:
The following note requires attention.
The following note provides a warning.
The following note provides useful information.
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Product introduction
Product overview
Rural and regional homes and businesses, remote commercial sites and metropolitan fringe districts located beyond the reach of
fixed line infrastructure rely on mobile networks to access broadband Internet.
Designed to optimize signal strength in weak signal areas, the NetComm Wireless NRB-51 Outdoor Wireless Antenna (OWA) is
positioned on the exterior of the premises to overcome distance limitations and geographical obstructions, and deliver high-speed
LTE broadband connectivity to wired and wireless clients in the property via an indoor router.
Product features
Attractive compact ID that can withstand harsh weather elements
Software upgrade path to support 4x4 MIMO
Designed to meet applicable GR-1089 immunity & surge tests
Proven and documented installation optimized for speed, safety and accuracy
Package contents
The NetComm Wireless NRB-51 in-box contents include:
1 x NetComm Wireless NRB-51 (also referred to as OWA) device
1 x Assembled mount (2” DTV compatible) with 5 screws
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm Wireless Support immediately. The NetComm Wireless
Support website can be found at: http://support.netcommwireless.com.
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NRB-51 OWA DIMENSIONS
Length
17.4” (442.0 mm)
Width
11.22” (285.0mm)
Height
6.3” (Assembled with mount)
Weight
5.9 lbs with cavity filter
7.1 lbs (Assembled with mount)
Physical dimensions and
interfaces
Physical dimensions
Below is a list of the physical dimensions of the NRB-51
Figure 1 – NTC-140W Series router Dimensions
Table 1 - Device Dimensions
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
Antenna panel
Includes 2 x pairs Cross polarised antennas and GPS antenna
2
Installation alignment port
SMA connector for GPS antenna (not included in package).
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SIM hatch
Open the hatch to insert SIM here
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POE Gigabit Ethernet port
Provides power and data connectivity to the OWA with Ethernet cable
Antenna Panel
POE Gigabit
Ethernet port
Install alignment
port
SIM hatch
Interfaces
Figure 2 - Interfaces
Table 2 – Interfaces
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Installing the Outdoor Unit
The image below illustrates a typical installation of the WNTD Outdoor Unit.
Determining the best location for the Outdoor unit
Determining the best location for the Outdoor Wireless Antenna (OWA) involves:
1. Performing a survey of the site using the RF alignment tool and
2. Consulting the customer about positioning based on results of the RF test, aesthetics and any planned renovations to the
property that may affect the mounting location.
When selecting a location to mount the OWA, ensure that:
lock of the desired cell and optimal signal level is achieved.
the mounting position is unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing where possible.
the mount/antenna is not closer than 1 meter from other antenna equipment.
strata or heritage properties have obtained approval for the installation. This is the sole responsibility of the customer.
the OWA is mounted only in locations which adhere to the following property diagram:
Where possible, avoid mounting the OWA so that it is aimed back over the roof of the property.
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Mounting options
Two options available for the mounting brackets as shown in the images below:
1) Slide on the pole
2) Top of the pole
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