Nokia MMDS CPE2 User Manual

Installing and using the Expedience OSU-2510

Directions for connecting your OSU to a computer or LAN and obtaining high-speed Internet access.

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Part number: 104-0009-0001

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Contents

Welcome............................................. 1

Before you begin ................................1

Connecting your OSU to a computer ... 6

Installation overview ..........................6

Setting up the computer to dynamically re-

ceive an IP address ............................6

Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME: Setting up the network con-

nection .............................................7

Windows 2000: Setting up the network

connection ........................................7

Installing the OSU ..............................8

Attaching the NIM box to the outside of

house ............................................. 13

Cabling overview ..............................16

Running cables through house’s wall ...17

Plugging cables into NIM box .............17

Connecting ground wires ................... 18

Plugging in power cord and RJ-45 cord 19

Finding the strongest service provider sig-

nal ................................................. 19

Using the software-assisted method to find

the strongest signal ..........................21

Using the sound (auditory) method to find

the strongest signal ..........................22

Connecting to the Internet ................22

Refreshing the OSU’s connection ...... 23

Windows users: Refreshing the

connection ...................................... 23

Non-Windows users: Refreshing the

connection ...................................... 23

Connecting the OSU to a network ..... 24

FCC information ...............................25

Welcome

This document describes how to install and use your Expedience outdoor subscriber unit (OSU) to obtain wireless high-speed Internet access. You can connect your OSU to a computer or to a small office/ home office (SOHO) local area network (LAN) through a hub, switch, or router.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Make sure your computer is equipped with an Ethernet network interface card (NIC).

• The Ethernet cable that is supplied with your OSU plugs into

• Make sure you have purchased an RJ-45 cable. The length of this cable depends on where you plan to install the OSU on your house.

• Make sure you have purchased grounding wire of sufficient length to run between the OSU and a grounding pole. Also, you need to purchase grounding wire to run between the NIM box and the grounding rod.

• The grounding wire you purchase should be an 8 gauge, solid

• It is recommended that the grounding rod you use be 8 foot

any standard Ethernet NIC. The NIC is not provided with the OSU, but you can purchase a NIC at most computer and electronics stores.

aluminum wire.

copper. Note that every house has a grounding rod outside. If desired, you can install a rod into the ground outside the house.

• Find an appropriate location on the outside of the house to mount OSU.

• To provide Internet service, your OSU communicates with a

device on your service provider’s communications tower. Your service provider must provide you with information about the nearest communications tower. For example, if the tower nearest to your home is north of your home, you will install the OSU on the north side of your house.

• Mount the OSU in a high location on your home, such as un-

der the eaves of your house.

• Find an appropriate location on the outside of your house to mount the NIM box.

• Locate the components shipped with your OSU device:

•OSU device

• Network interface manager (NIM) box

•Software CD-ROM

• Power cable and power supply box

• Power/Ethernet cable

•Lag bolt (6)

•Hex screws (2)

•Washers (2)

• Split lock washers (2)

• Double tab washer (2)

Figure 1 shows the OSU.

Figure 1: OSU

Figure 2 shows the network interface manager box.

Figure 2: NIM box

Table 1 lists the standard contents in your OSU package.

Table 1: OSU package components

Component Part number

External OSU device (vertical) 123-0009-1001

External OSU device (horizontal) 123-0009-2001

Mounting bracket 350-0009-0010

1/4 X 2" Lag Bolt, Hex Hd, Grade 2

594-9907-1464

Galv.

1/4-20X.875 Bolt, Hex HD, SS 594-9909-1428

1/4 Split Lock Washer, SS 596-3003-1416

1/4 Flat Washer, SS 596-3004-1420

External OSU network interface box 123-0009-0055

Power cord 420-0010-1010

OSU Installation Guide 104-0009-0001

Ethernet cable 597-6020-0050

Installation software CD-ROM 110-0002-0001

Connecting your OSU to a computer

This section describes how to connect your OSU to a computer.

If you want to connect your OSU to a network device (such as a router or switch), refer to the section “Connecting the OSU to a network” on page 24, in this guide.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

The installation consists of the following major tasks, each of which is explained in greater detail in the sections that follow:

1 After ensuring your Ethernet NIC is installed properly, make sure

your computer is set up to automatically obtain an IP address.

2 Attach the OSU mounting bracket to the outside of the house,

then snap the OSU into the bracket.

3 Mount the NIM box to the outside of the house.

4 Run the power cable, the Power/Ethernet cable, and RJ-45 cable

through a hole drilled through house’s wall.

5 Plug the cables into the NIM box.

6 Connect the grounding wires.

7 Back inside the house, plug in the power cord to standard

household power.

8 Scan for the strongest service provider signal.

9 Connect to the Internet.

SETTING UP THE COMPUTER TO DYNAMICALLY

RECEIVE AN IP ADDRESS

You must set up your computer so it can dynamically receive an IP address. Your service provider assigns your computer an IP address so that the Internet information you request can reach your computer.

• If you are running Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98 or Windows ME, go to “Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME: Setting up the network connection” on page 7.

• If you are running Windows 2000, go to “Windows 2000: Setting up the network connection” on page 7.

• If you don’t see your operating system listed here, check the system’s help file. Most explain how to set up a system to dynamically receive an IP address.

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