Marquee Bridge™
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Note:
This manual applies to the Marquee Bridge
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PRELIMINARY Quick Start Guide
Introduction
The Marquee Bridge (MB) is a complete 5 GHz wireless
point-to-point (p-p) or point -to-multipoint (p-mp) system
that links two Ethernet LANs together. It consists of two
high-gain directional antennas and a pair of OFDM
radios in a rugged outdoor enclosure. They connect to
the LAN's Ethernet Switch on each end with an outdoorrated Ethernet cable ordered separately. It is ideal for
connecting two office LANs together, or for linking a
WIPOP site to an Internet backbone. The Marquee
Bridge uses the YDI -Fi software which supports VLAN
bridging (802.1q protocol).
The Marquee Bridge will accommodate virtually an
unlimited number of client MAC addresses on each side
of the link. With 5 non-overlapping channels available,
up to 5 bridges can be co-located at a site.
The Marquee Bridge is available in four versions:
• Standard version with an integrated one-foot flat
panel antenna (MB-INT-ST) for operation in the
UNII Band II (5.250 – 5.350 GHz)
• Standard version with an N-type connector for an
external antenna (MB-EXT-ST) for operation in the
ISM Band (5.725 – 5.850 GHz)
• High Power version with an integrated one-foot flat
panel antenna (MB-INT-HP) for operation in the
ISM Band (5.725 – 5.850 GHz)
• High Power version with an N-type connector for an
external antenna (MB-EXT-HP) for operation in the
ISM Band (5.725 – 5.850 GHz)
Figure 1 – Marquee Bridge Kit Contents
Installation
NOTE: All connectors must be properly water-proofed
with all-weather electrical tape, Permagum, or
equivalent. Do not use Silicon glue.
The Marquee Bridge radio unit is installed by means of
a pole mount adaptor bracket that is secured to the pole
using two metal hose type clamps. Figure 1 shows the
hardware provided to mount the outdoor RF Unit.
1. Install the outdoor unit pole mount adaptor bracket
using the supplied metal hose type clamps (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2 – Detail Showing Outdoor Unit Pole Mount
Bracket
versions that operate in the ISM Band (MB-EXTMB-INT-HP, and MB-EXT-HP).
Marquee Bridge Kit Contents
1. Two outdoor radios with mounting hardware
2. Two Cat 5 DC Power Injectors (surge protected
Power Injectors are available as an option)
3. Two 110/240 VAC to 48 VDC power supplies
4. Windows-based YDI AP Manager software
5. MB-INT – two radios with built -in 23 dBi one foot
FP antenna
MB-EXT – two radios with RF connector for
external antenna,
two 3 foot low-loss coaxial cables, and
two high-gain directional antennas
YDI EtherAnt outdoor Ethernet cables must be ordered
separately. Available lengths are 50, 100, 200, or 300 ft.
The Marquee Bridge is intended for professional
installation only . Please review the entire manual before
powering up or deploying these unit s.
2. Align the four mounting studs on the outdoor unit
with the bracket holes (see Figure 3) and secure to
the bracket by pushing down the latches as shown
in Figures 4a and 4b.
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Plug Round Connector of the
Plug Round Connector of the
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3. Ensuring that there is no DC power applied to the
Figure 3 – Attaching the Marquee Bridge Outdoor
Unit to the Pole Mount Bracket
Figure 4a – Latching Bracket to Pole Mount
DC Power Injector, plug the round connector of the
outdoor Ethernet cable into the rear jack of the unit
(Fig. 5a for an MB-INT, or Fig. 5b for an MB-EXT),
making sure the notch is correctly aligned with the
tab on the jack as shown in Figure 6, then turn the
round locking nut clockwise as you push in until it
securely fastens onto the jack.
WARNING: Please verify that the round connector
is properly plugged into the rear jack of the antenna
prior to connecting DC power because it is possible
to push it in the wrong way if enough force is used.
If DC Power is applied while you are attempting to
insert the round connector into the jack, it is
possible that, as you rotate the plug in an effort to
find the key, DC power pins will momentarily touch
the Ethernet pins. If this happens the Ethernet
circuitry on the board will be damaged . Any
harm caused by this action will not be covered by
the factory warranty and will be a billable repair.
Figure 5a – Connecting the Outdoor Ethernet Cable
to an MB-INT
Outdoor Ethernet Cable Here
Figure 4b – Securing the Latches to the Pole Mount
Bracket
Figure 5b – Connecting the Outdoor Ethernet Cable
to an MB-EXT
Outdoor Ethernet Cable Here
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Plug Antenna Coaxial
RJ-
45 Ethernet Connector
Power
YDI Surge Protected DC
Ground
NOTE:
The regular DC injector supplied with your kit is connected the same
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Figure 8 – Installation of the Optional YDI Surge
Figure 6 – Plugging the Round Connector
Protected DC Injector
4. Attach the other end of the outdoor Ethernet cable
to the Cat 5 DC Power Injector at port RJ-45
labeled “To ANT.”
NOTE: The Cat 5 DC Power Injector is not in a
waterproof enclosure and must be protected
from the weather. It can be permanently
mounted to a surface using the double stick
tape found on the back of it.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable labeled “To PC or
Router” from the Cat 5 DC Power Injector to your
router, switch or hub. If you connect to a computer
or PC, a crossover cable or adapter will be needed.
6. If your unit is placed on a non-metal pole or
structure, install a #6 AWG insulated ground cable
(not provided) to the ground connector in the back
of the radio as shown in Figure 7. Use a selfthreading screw and a flat washer to fasten the
earth lug. This provides safeguard against lightning.
For maximum protection, YDI also recommends the
use of its optional surge protected DC Injector
available from your YDI dealer (part No. 304800620-002). This DC Injector has an additional
wire to be connected to ground as shown on Fig. 8.
Figure 7 – Detail Showing Ground Cable Connection
(this provides maximum lightning protection)
AC Power
Supply
To Switch, Router or PC
way but it does not have a ground wire
Injector
Wire
To MB
7. Depending upon the type of unit that you have,
follow instructions (a) or (b):
(a) If you have an MB-INT version, the Marquee
Bridge contains the antenna. Plug the AC
Adapter into an AC outlet and connect it to the
“DC Power” jack on the Cat 5 DC Power
Injector. Perform antenna alignment
procedures at both sites. Proper antenna
alignment is crucial for the correct operation of
the Marquee Bridge system and should only be
accomplished by experienced professionals.
After that your installation is complete.
(b) If you have an MB-EXT version, plug the
antenna coaxial cable into the N-type female
connector of the unit as shown in Figure 9.
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet and
connect it to the “DC Power” jack on the Cat 5
DC Power Injector. Perform antenna alignment
procedures at both sites. Proper antenna
alignment is crucial for the correct operation of
the Marquee Bridge system and should only be
accomplished by experienced professiona ls.
After that your installation is complete.
WARNING: The MB-EXT must be operated with a
proper 5 GHz antenna or microwave terminator
plugged into the N-type female jack of the unit.
Operating the unit with nothing connected to the
antenna jack may result in damage to the TX
section of the unit which will not be covered by the
factory warranty and will be a billable repair.
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Figure 9 – Connecting the Antenna Coaxial Cable to
an MB-EXT
Cable Here
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