Teletronics SAMP24W Users Manual

Extended Range Amplified WLAN Sys tem Guide

Teletronics International

Extended Range Amplified Wireless LAN

System

(For Cisco Aironet 350 Series Wireless Product)

System Description, Configuration and

Installation Guide

Teletronics International Inc.

1803 Research Blvd.

Suite 404

Rockville, MD 20850

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1.1 A

1.2 W

1.3 N

1.3.1

1.3.2

2

2.1 E

2.2 G

2.3 S

2.4 P

2.4.1

2.4.2

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3.1 S

3.2 C

3.3 C

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Extended Range Amplified WLAN Sys tem Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................5

BOUT THIS GUIDE

HO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE

OTES AND WARNINGS TO THE USER AND INSTALLER

Interference and Equipment Limits.......................................................................................................... 5

Cautions and Warnings............................................................................................................................6

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................9

XTENDED RANGE

ENERAL DESCRIPTION
YSTEM FEATURES
LATFORM MODELS

Wireless LAN External Amplifier .........................................................................................................11

Additional Wireless LAN System Components.....................................................................................13

CONFIGURING THE EXTENDED RANGE AMPLIFIED WLAN SYSTEM............................................14

ETTING THE CISCO AIRONET CHANNEL SETTINGS
ONFIGURING THE CISCO AIRONET RADIO UNIT ANTENNA CONNECTION PORT
ONFIGURING THE CISCO AIRONET RADIO UNIT OUTPUT POWER SETTING

THER WIRELESS

...........................................................................................................................................5

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WLAN S

..........................................................................................................................................10

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LAN S

YSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE

.....................................................................................................................................9

YSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

.....................................................................................9

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4

5

INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................16

NSTALLATION NOTES

4.1 I

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

4.1.4

4.1.5

4.1.6

4.1.7

4.2 I

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

5.1 B

5.2 WLAN S

Primary Required Tools.........................................................................................................................16

Other Required Equipment.....................................................................................................................16

Helpful Tools and Equipment................................................................................................................16

Installation Site Survey..........................................................................................................................17

Installation Safety and Equipment Warnings.........................................................................................17

Cisco Aironet Programming and Settings..............................................................................................18

Antenna Installation...............................................................................................................................18

NSTALLING THE EXTENDED RANGE (AMPLIFIED

Installing and Cabling the Antenna and Amplifier Unit.........................................................................19

Installing and Connecting the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Radio Device.................................................20

Installing and Positioning of Antenna....................................................................................................20

POST INSTALLATION TESTING...............................................................................................................21

ASIC SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECKS

YSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

.....................................................................................................................................16

) WLAN S

...........................................................................................................21

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YSTEM

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APPENDIX INDEX

APPENDIX A ACRONYM LIST............................................................................................................23

APPENDIX B WIRELESS.......................................................................................................................24

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TABLE INDEX

Table 1-1: Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 1 W Amplifier and Antenna Type.............................7

Table 1-2: Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 500 mW amplifier and Antenna Type.......................8

Table 2-1: 1-Watt SmartAmp Power Amplifier Specifications..........................................................................12

Table 2-2: 500 mW SmartAmp Power Amplifier Specifications .......................................................................12

Table 3-1: Authorized Cisco Aironet Channel Settings......................................................................................14

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1 Introduction

1.1 About this Guide

This guide provides a system technical description and generalized overview of the Teletronics Extended
Range Amplified WLAN System eng ineered for exclusiv e use with the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Wireless
product. It also sets forth the mandatory technical parameters, installation specifics, warnings, and
configuration steps necessary for professional wireless system installation. Adherence to the installation
parameters set forth in this guide is essential for compliance w ith current FC C rules, regulations, and FCC
grants received by Teletronics International for FCC ID: MFM SAMP24Wand FCC ID: MFM
SAMP24S. It is not the intention of this guide to describe all the necessary installation facets for a
complete wireless LAN and antenna system installation. Installation details such as the mounting of the
wireless LAN radio hardware, network cabling, antenna cabling, antenna mast/tower installation, and/or
antenna grounding systems should be referred to a professional WLAN system installer. This guide is
specific only to the use of the Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN System, and the equipment
configuration parameters necessary for properly installing the system within the overall wireless LAN
system. This installation guide is included with each Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN
System and it is intended to supplement the Cisco Aironet product and other equipment manufacturer
User and Installation Guides included within the WLAN system for the individual system components.
This Installation Guide is intended for use by the professional wireless LAN system installer.

1.2 Who Should Use this Guide

Installation of the Teletronics Extended Range Amplified WLAN System should be accomplished only
by a qualified wireless LAN system installer who is:

• Knowledgeable of the use, installation and configuration procedures for the Cisco Aironet 350 Series

Wireless product line and associated networking components.

• Knowledgeable of each system component’s equipment User and Installation Guide.

• Knowledgeable of the installation and configuration procedures for the site’s network infrastructure

system and wiring.

• Knowledgeable of the installation procedures, safety, and code requirements for the site’s antenna,

antenna mast, antenna cabling, and installation. Teletronics highly recommends that the antenna
installation be performed by a qualified antenna installation professional.

1.3 Notes and Warnings to the User and Installer

1.3.1 Interference and Equipment Limits

This equipment is to be operated in compliance with the limits of Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. As such, operation of this equipment may not cause harmful interference, and
this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
performance.

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FCC Part 15 rules and specifications are designed to limit harmful interference in a residential and
commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and operated
according to the instructions provided in this manual. Proper installation and operation is no guarantee
against interference. If interference to radio or television reception is noticed, turn this equipment off and
on to determine if this equipment is causing the interference. If so, the installer/user is encouraged to
attempt to correct the problem using any of the following measures:

• Change antenna position and/or orientation.

• Provide more separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Ensure the equipment is not connected to the same circuit (power) as the receiver.

• Reduce the radio transmitter power output level.

• Consult with your professional wireless system installer for interference mitigation.

This device must not be colocated with any other antenna or transmitters.

NOTE: Any changes or modifications of the equipment not expressly approved by Teletronics could void
the WLAN system grant of operation and void the authority of the user to operate the equipment.

1.3.2 Cautions and Warnings

CAUTION: The radiated output power of this product meets with FCC radio frequency (RF)

exposure limits. However, this equipment should be used in such a manner as to minimize the potential
for human exposure. Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 below address the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)
distances that must be maintained for each extended range amplified WLAN system model and antenna
type.

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Table 1-1: Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 1 W Amplifier and Antenna
Types

Antenna Part
# (Antenna

Type)

ANT-O2412

(Omni

directional)

ANT-O2409

(Omni

directional)

ANT-O2408

(Omni

directional)

ANT-P2419

(Patch)

Specified

Antenna

Gain
(dBi)

12

9

8

19

Maximum

Cisco

Aironet

Radio

Output

Power
(dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

Maximum

Amplifier

Output

Power
(dBm)

1 Watt

(+30dBm)

1 Watt

(+30dBm)

1 Watt

(+30dBm)

1 Watt

(+30dBm)

Minimum Cable
Length (dB loss)

Between Antenna &

Power Amplifier

for

LMR 600/LMR 400

150’/98’
(6.6 dB)

113’/74’
(5.0 dB)

100’/65’
(4.4 dB)

305’/197’
(13.4 dB)

Maximum

Extended

Range
WLAN
System

EIRP

(dBm)

35

34

34

35.8

Maximum

Permissible

Exposure (MPE)

Distance

cm (inches)

20cm

(7.9 inches)

20cm

(7.9 inches)

20cm

(7.9 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

ANT-P2418

(Patch)

ANT-P2415

(Patch)

ANT-P2413

(Patch)

ANT-P2412

(Patch)

ANT-G2418

(Grid)

ANT-G2424

(Grid)

ANT-D2421

(Dish)

18

15

13

12

18

24

20.5

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

(+30dBm)

(+30dBm)

(+30dBm)

(+30dBm)

(+30dBm)

(+30dBm)

(+30dBm)

1 Watt

1 Watt

1 Watt

1 Watt

1 Watt

1 Watt

1 Watt

277’/179’
(12.2 dB)

216’/140’

(9.5 dB)

159’/103’

(7.0 dB)

152’/99’
(6.7 dB)

150’/98’
(6.6 dB)

250’/162

(11.0 dB)’

150’/98’
(6.6 dB)

35.8

35.7

35.7

35.7

41

43

44

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

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Table 1-2: Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance For 500 mW amplifi er and
Antenna Types

Antenna Part#

(Antenna

Type)

ANT-O2412

(Omni

directional)

ANT-O2409

(Omni

directional)

ANT-O2408

(Omni

directional)

Specified

Antenna

Gain

(dBi)

12

9

8

Maximum

Cisco

Aironet

Radio

Output

Power
(dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

Maximum

Amplifier

Output

Power

(dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

Minimum Cable
Length (dB loss)

Between Antenna

& Power

Amplifier for

LMR 600/LMR

150’ /98’

(6.6 dB)

75’/49’

(3.3 dB)

50’ /33’

(2.2 dB)

400

Maximum

Extended

Range

WLAN

System

EIRP

(dBm)

32.4

32.7

32.8

Maximum

Permissible

Exposure (MPE)

Distance cm

(inches)

20cm

(7.9 inches)

20cm

(7.9 inches)

20cm

(7.9 inches)

ANT-P2419

(Patch)

ANT-P2418

(Patch)

ANT-P2415

(Patch)

ANT-P2413

(Patch)

ANT-P2412

(Patch)

ANT-G2418

(Grid)

ANT-G2424

(Grid)

19

18

15

13

12

18

24

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

100mW

(+20dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

300’/195’

(13.2 dB)

265’/172’

(11.7 dB)

157’/102’

(6.9 dB)

95’/62’

(4.2 dB)

73’/47’

(3.2 dB)

250’/162’

(11.0 dB)

300’/195’

(13.2 dB)

32.8

33.3

35.1

35.8

35.8

34

37.8

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

200cm

(79 inches)

ANT-D2421

(Dish)

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100mW

(+20dBm)

500 mW

(+27dBm)

100’/65’
(4.4 dB)

43.1

200cm

(79 inches)