RapidWave RL54-BR-22 Instructions de montage
RapidLink 54 Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge
Installation Guide/Users Manual
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Rev. 3.0 04-01-05
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registered trademarks of their respective companies.
RapidWave, Inc.
6296 A San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
Telephone: (408) 363-5984
Fax: (408) 363-5972
URL: http://www.rapidwaveinc.com
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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of RapidWave, Inc.
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without notice. RapidWave reserves the right to make revisions to this publication without obligation to notify any
person or entity of any such changes.
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Table of Contents:
1. For your safety...........................................................................................…..4
2. Components...........................……………………………...........................…...5
3. Installation................................……………………………….......……………...5
3.1 Connecting the Outdoor Units……………………………………..…….5
3.2 Connecting the Indoor Units (Power-over-Ethernet Injectors)………..8
4. Basic Configuration……………………………………………………………….11
4.1 Overview of the RapidLink 54 Web Interface…………………………11
4.2 Setting Basic Network Parameters…………………………………….11
4.3 Establishing a Wireless Link……………………………………………12
4.4 Aligning the Antennas………………………………………………...…14
5. Advanced Configuration Options and Tools……………………………………16
5.1 Advanced Page…………………………………………………………..16
5.2 Security………………………………………………………………..…..21
5.3 Antenna Alignment……………………………………………………….24
5.4 Firmware Upgrade………………………………………………………..24
6. Notes………………………………………………………………………………..25
7. Warranty……………………………………………………………………………26
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Section 1: For Your Safety
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WARNING
Use extreme care when installing equipment or working near power lines.
CAUTION
When the unit is in operation, avoid standing directly in
front of the antenna. Strong RF fields are present when
the transmitter is on.
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 150 cm from all persons.
This Point-to-Point device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
RF output power limits
FCC and Industry Canada regulate the maximum equivalent isotropic
radiated power (EIRP) for RapidWave products, depending on antenna
gain and type of deployment. Installers must insure that the power
output limits in the following tables are met for the various types of
antennas sold for use with the RapidWave RL 54 transceiver:
Antenna Type Deployment Gain Maximum Allowed Power
Level at Antenna Input
Panel antennas Point to Point 22 - 28 dBi 23.5 dBm (226 mW)
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Section 2: Components for models RL54-BR-22, RL54-BR-23, RL54-BR-26
& External Antenna RL54-BR-28
Model RL54-BR-23 comes with an integrated 22dBi gain antenna, installed from the manufacture.
Model RL54-BR-23 comes with an integrated 23dBi gain antenna, installed from the manufacture.
Model RL54-BR-26 comes with an integrated 26dBi gain antenna, installed from the manufacture.
Model RL54-BR-28 comes with external 28dBi gain antenna, must be installed by a professional.
ALL OTHER COMPONENTS ARE IDENTICAL.
Mounting
Hardware
Bridge Radio Unit
Weatherproof
Wire Gland
Indoor Power-
Over-Ethernet
Adapter Base Unit
Indoor AC/DC
Power Adapter
TWO SETS OF EACH SHOWN
Section 3: Installation
3.1 Connecting the Outdoor Units
NOTICE To meet regulatory restrictions, RapidWaves’external antenna bridge configuration and any
external antenna must be professional installed.
Step 1: Select optimal locations for the two outdoor units. Consider the following criteria to ensure maximum
performance and stability of your wireless connection:
Best signal path possible, ideally with visual line of sight
Frensel zone clearance
The shortest distance possible between the Bridge
Less than 320 feet from either bridge to the indoor Power-Over-Ethernet adapter
Optimal transmission range (visit the online range calculator at http://www.rapidwaveinc.com)
Step 2: Set up your poles in the two locations you ascertained in step 1.
Perform the following steps (3-4) for the Master Bridge first, and then repeat these steps for the Partner Bridge.
Step 3: Attach the outdoor units mounting brackets.
Tip Only use the supplied extension bracket if necessary, otherwise it is recommended to mount the antenna-
mounting bracket directly to the female pole-mounting bracket as depicted below. If the extension bracket is
required for appropriate installation, than it will also be necessary to remount the antenna bracket on the back of the
antenna, to maintain an upright and vertical position.
Step 4: Install “User Supplied” CAT5 Weatherized Ethernet straight-through cable.
------ Do not exceed 320 feet (100 Meters) of cable per link------
Step 6: Determine the appropriate routing length for your Ethernet cable and cut to length.
Step 7: Splice and crimp indoor mounting side of the CAT5 Ethernet Cable with an RJ-45 connector.
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Step 8: The RL54 mounting side of the Ethernet cable must first be routed through the supplied weatherized wiring
gland, than spliced and crimped with a RJ-45 connector. It is Highly recommended that you test the
cable with an RJ-45 wiring tester before installing.
Step 9: Connect the RJ-45 to the female connecter located directly inside the enclosure, make sure the
connection is locked in place before tightening the gland.
Step 10: Tighten the gland to the enclosure and than tighten the compression nut around the Ethernet
Cable
Step 5: Mount the outdoor units to the poles you set in step 2
Step 6: ****GROUND ALL ENCLOSURES****
Tip After mounting the outdoor unit, loosen its pole mounting clamp just enough to maneuver the antenna vertically and
horizontally. Point the antenna toward the remote device. If you are close enough to see the remote location, visually align
the antenna toward the Partner Bridge location as accurately as possible. If you cannot see the remote location, use
binoculars, a telescope or laser pointer.
Do not completely tighten the screws immediately because you will later perfect the alignment with the RapidLink 54 antenna
alignment tool.
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Step 7: Secure the outdoor unit’s Ethernet cable (that you attached to the bottom of the outdoor unit) along the length
of the pole using tie-wraps, run the cable toward the inside of the building.
Tip For best results, secure this cable to the pole at least every 10 feet with tie-wraps.
3.2 Connecting the Indoor Units (Power-over-Ethernet Injectors)
The indoor unit is the point at which the outdoor units connect with your indoor LAN. More specifically, the indoor unit
connects your wireless bridge to the network and transmits both data and power to the outdoor unit.
Perform the following steps (1-6) to connect the indoor unit of the Master Bridge first, and then repeat these steps for
the Partner Bridge.
Step 1: Place the indoor unit in an appropriate location that meets the following criteria:
The distance from the outdoor unit to the indoor Power-Over-Ethernet adapter must not exceed the length of
your Ethernet cable after attached to the bottom of the outdoor unit
The distance from the indoor unit to the Ethernet network backbone device (e.g., hub or switch) must not
exceed 320 ft (100 meters)
The distance from the indoor unit to an available AC outlet must not exceed the length of the supplied power
cable
Step 2: Bring the Ethernet cable into to the wiring closet (where the indoor unit is located), and plug the RJ-45
connector into the combined Ethernet/power output port (P + Data Out) on the front panel of the indoor unit.
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Caution Connecting any device other than the outdoor unit to the indoor unit may cause permanent hardware
damage. Do not confuse the RJ-45 connector of the outdoor unit’s with that of the Ethernet cable connected to
your backbone device.
Step 3: Connect one end of the brick style power adapter cable to the power jack (Power In) on the rear panel of the
indoor unit, and plug the other end of the power cable into the AC wall outlet.
Step 4: Check the front panel of the indoor unit to make certain that the power LED is on.If the power LED is not on,
confirm that the power cable is securely connected and that your power source is operational.
Step 5: Plug your Ethernet patch cable into the Ethernet input port (Data In) of the indoor unit and into the data port of
your backbone device.
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Caution Do not confuse the Ethernet input port with the Ethernet/Power output port. To avoid permanent hardware
damage, make certain that you connect your backbone device to the Ethernet input port (not the Ethernet/Power
output port).
Step 6: Check the link LED on your backbone device to confirm that it is on.
Congratulations! At this point, you have completed all the hardware related steps necessary to
establish your point-to-point wireless link. However, your wireless link is not yet operational. The nex
t
section will describe basic software configuration and antenna alignment procedures necessary to
activate the wireless link.
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