Proxima Tsunami MP.11, Tsunami MP.11a Quick Install Manual
Part Number 69141
Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a
Version 2.2
Quick Install Guide
COPYRIGHT
Copyright ©2005 Proxim Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634;
5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This manual and the software described herein are copyrighted with all rights
reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language
in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Corporation.
TRADEMARKS
Tsunami, Proxim, and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their
respective owners.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This document provides regulatory information for the following wireless outdoor products:
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Tsunami MP.11 2411 BSU, Tsunami MP.11 2411 SU, Tsunami MP.11 2411 RSU
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Tsunami 2411 QuickBridge 11
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Tsunami MP.11a BSU, Tsunami MP.11a SU, Tsunami MP.11a RSU
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Proxim Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to attempt to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
This device must be professionally installed. Antennas used for the MP.11a product must be fix-mounted on
permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2 meters from all p erso ns during normal operation.
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Introduction
The Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a are flexible wireless outdoor routers that let you design solutions for point-to-
point links and point-to-multipoint networks.
The Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a product families comprise several products (such as the Tsunami MP.11 SU
and BSU). For simplification, all products that are part of the Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a Product Families are
referred to as MP.11/MP.11a.
KEY FEATURES
Some of the key features of the MP.11/MP.11a are:
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The use of a highly optimized protocol for outdoor situations
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Routing and bridging capability
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Asymmetric bandwidth management
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Management through a Web Interface, a Command Line Interface (CLI), or Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP)
This document shows the basics of setting up the Tsunami MP.11/MP.11a. For detailed information, see the
Tsunami MP.11 and MP.11a Installation and Management Guide.
Installation
This chapter describes the steps required to install and mount the MP.11/MP.11a, including installing, mounting,
and aligning the radio.
Note: The installation does not cover the mounting and connection of antennas. See the applicable Antenna
Installation Guide (MP.11 or MP.11a).
If you are already familiar with this type of product, you can use the Quick Install Guide for streamlined installation
procedures.
IMPORTANT!
Before installing this product, see Appendix C of the Installation and Management manual for important
regulatory compliance, safety, and telecom certification information.
INSTALLING THE UNIT
The MP.11/MP.11a supports two power methods⎯an AC power outlet and Active Ethernet. The power supply
accepts an input AC voltage in the range of 100-240 VAC.
The following installation procedure provides instructions for attaching both the power and Ethernet connectors.
In situations without an external antenna (for example, during a desk tryout), the antenna cable is not required.
WARNING!
For your own safety, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. The metal case of the unit must be
grounded through the ground connection that is provided on the metal case. The antenna groun ding,
the surge arrestor, and the MP.11/MP.11a unit housing must be bonded together and grounded in one
location to avoid ground current loops.
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The Product Package
Each MP.11/MP.11a comes with the following:
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One metal base for ceiling or desktop mounting (includes two screws)
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Mounting hardware
º Four 3.5 mm x 40 mm screws
º Four 6 mm x 35 mm plugs
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One power supply
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One Tsunami MP.11/MP.11a Installation CD
Note: All software CDs that come with your Tsunami products include a readme.txt or readme.html file. This
file contains information about the software version and drivers. You are advised to print and read the
readme file prior to installing your Tsunami products, as it may contain additional information that was not
available when this document was printed.
Installation Procedure
To install the MP.11/MP.11a:
1. Unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping box. The MP.11/MP.11a kit contains the following items:
Shown in picture:
1 Tsunami MP.11/MP.11a unit
2 Mounting stand
are CD-ROM 3 Documentation and softw
4 Wall mounting hardware
5 Power supply with power cord
The shipment also includes the Tsunami MP.11/MP.11a Quick Install Guide.
2. If you intend to install the unit free-standing, or if you intend to mount it to the ceiling, use a Phillips
screwdriver to attach the metal base to the underside of the unit. The metal base and screws are provided
(see “Mounting the Unit” on page 7 for more information).
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3. Unlock the unit’s cable cover. To release the cable cover, press down on the cable cover lock located in the
front center of the unit.
4. Remove the cable cover.
5. Remove the front cover from the unit (the side with the LED indicators, shown in the figure on left); then
remove the back cover (figure on right).
6. Connect the grounding wire to the MP.11/MP.11a using the Faston plug on the metal case, next to the power
plug.
7. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should
not be connected to another device until after installation is complete.
º Use a straight-through Ethernet cable if you intend to connect the MP.11/MP.11a to a hub, switch, patch
panel, or Active Ethernet power injector.
º Use a cross-over Ethernet cable if you intend to connect the MP.11/MP.11a to a single computer.
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