Altai Technologies A8n (ac) User manual

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Altai Technologies Limited
Unit 209, 2/F, Lakeside 2,
10 Science Park West Avenue,
Hong Kong Science Park,
Shatin, New Territories,
Hong Kong
Telephone: [phone]
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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. This device should not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Interference Statement
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.
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 try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example –use only
shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

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party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Warning
The user is advised to keep apart from the base-station and antenna
with at least 45cm when the base-station is in operation.
Please install a lightning arrestor to protect the base station for lightning
dissipation during rainstorms. Lightning arrestors are mounted outside
the structure and must be grounded by means of a ground wire to the
nearest ground rod or item that is grounded.
A8n (ac) product series require professional installation. The installer
shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper 5GHz antenna is
employed so that the limits in FCC Part 15.247 are not exceeded. The
installer is responsible for ensuring that the 5GHz radio is used exclusively
for fixed, point-to-point operations.
Disclaimer
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Altai
Technologies assumes no responsibilities for any inaccuracies in this
document or for any obligation to update information in this
document. This document is provided for information purposes only.
Altai Technologies reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or
otherwise revise this publication without notice.

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Table of contents
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. 1
A8-EIN (AC) BASE STATION MOUNTING AND OUTLOOK ....................................................................2
RESET BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULT VIA RESET BUTTON ...................................................................................... 3
A8-EIN (AC)BASE STATION MOUNTING KIT .................................................................................................. 5
MOUNTING A8-EIN (AC)ON POLE............................................................................................................... 6
A8N (AC) AND A8IN (AC) BASE STATION MOUNTING ......................................................................... 8
A8N (AC)AND A8IN (AC)BASE STATION MOUNTING KIT ................................................................................. 9
MOUNTING A8N (AC)AND A8IN (AC)ON POLE............................................................................................ 10
MOUNTING A8N (AC) 2.4GHZ ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION................................................. 11
MOUNTING OF A8N (AC)2.4GHZ PANEL ANTENNA...................................................................................... 12
CABLE CONNECTION FROM A8N (AC)TO 2.4GHZ PANEL ANTENNA .................................................................. 13
RF CABLES CONNECTION AND MOUNTING OF 5GHZ RADIO ANTENNA ............................................ 15
WEATHERPROOFING A8N (AC) SERIES RADIO ANTENNA ................................................................. 16
RECOMMENDATION ON INSTALLATION POLE.................................................................................. 22
GROUNDING PROTECTION ............................................................................................................... 23
ETHERNET CONNECTOR PACKET INSTALLATION............................................................................... 24
LIGHTNING PROTECTION.................................................................................................................. 28

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Introduction
This guide is designed to provide the information needed to mount A8n
(ac) Series Super WiFi Base Station (BTS) at the site location. A8n (ac)
series contains 3 variants:
i) A8n (ac): contains A8n (ac) base station plus 4 external 2.4GHz
14dBi sector antennas. Each sector antenna can be adjusted
with different directions and tilt angles.
ii) A8-Ein (ac): integrated base station, multi-beam 2.4GHz 19dBi
antenna array for 80 degree sector coverage.
iii) A8in (ac): integrated base station, 14dBi antennas and RF
cabling optimized for long range 360-degree access coverage.
It is assumed in this document that a site survey has been performed
before the site installation. The appropriate antenna pole and BTS
locations have been selected. It is a good practice to have a
document consists of a map and drawing illustrating the base station
and poles locations, antenna bearing/down-tilt, antenna height, etc…
A planning on IP network is also an important issue for network
planning.

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A8-Ein (ac) Base Station Mounting and
Outlook
Figure 1. back-view of A8-Ein (ac)
Grounding
Screw
Locking screw
hole
Mounting screw
Ethernet Port
5GHz Port

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Figure 2. bottom-view of A8-Ein (ac)
Reset back to factory default via reset button
Hardware reset button have 2 functions:
Soft-reboot [equivalent to UI: Reboot).
oPress & Hold the reset button until you see Power LED blink
once
oThen release it immediately
Reset to factory default [equivalent to UI: Reset factory (NOT
retain network address)]
oPress & Hold the reset button until you see Power LED blink
once
oContinue pressing the button until you see Power LED blink
twice consecutively
oThen release it immediately
Blink twice
Blink once
Press&Hold
Release here
trigger
Soft-reboot
Release here
trigger
Reset Factory
Time (s)
0s 1s 5s 10s

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The reset button’s location is shown in following.

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A8-Ein (ac) Base Station Mounting Kit
A Main mounting module
B Mounting back plate
C 4x mounting screw and nut
D 4x locking screw
Figure 3. A8-Ein (ac) Base Station Package
A
B
A
C
D

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Mounting A8-Ein (ac) on Pole
1. Assemble the mounting kit according to Figure 4 with one side of
the screw installed.
2. Mount the kit to the pole at the desired height and tighten all 4
screws to fix its position (Figure 5).
3. The mounting kit must be installed with the key hole pointing
down (Figure 6).
4. Clamp the A8-Ein (ac) unit to the mounting kit, as shown in Figure
7 and make sure the mounting screw is locked in the key hole.
5. Screw in 4 locking screw to secure A8-Ein (ac) with the mounting
kit (Figure 8).
6. Adjust A8-Ein (ac) tilting by relaxing the pair of tilting screws and
tighten them back when the angle is fixed (Figure 9).
7. The mounting kit will fit with pole diameter from 1 inch to 3
inches.
Figure 4. Mounting kit assembly Figure 5. Mounting kit assembly
Figure 6. Key hole direction

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Figure 7. Clamping A8-Ein (ac) unit
Figure 8. Secure the unit
Figure 9. Antenna Mounted on Pole
Tilting
Screws

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A8n (ac) and A8in (ac) Base Station
Mounting
Mounting for A8n (ac) and A8in (ac) are the same. Figure 10 shows the
back view of A8in (ac). A8n (ac) has the same mounting screw.
Figure 10. back-view of A8in (ac)
Grounding
Screw
5GHz Port
Ethernet Port
Mounting screw

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A8n (ac) and A8in (ac) Base Station Mounting
Kit
A Mounting back plate
B Main mounting module
C 4x mounting screws and nuts
D 4x locking screws and nuts
Figure 11 A8n (ac) and A8in (ac) Base Station Package
B
C
D
A

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Mounting A8n (ac) and A8in (ac) on Pole
1. Assemble the mounting kit according to Figure 12 with one side
of the screw installed.
2. Mount the kit to the pole at the desired height and tighten all 4
screws to fix its position (Figure 13).
3. The mounting kit must be installed with the key hole pointing
direction (Figure 14).
4. Clamp the unit to the mounting kit, as shown in Figure 15 and
make sure the mounting screw is locked in the key hole.
5. Screw in 4 locking screw to secure A8in (ac) with the mounting
kit (Figure 15).
6. The mounting kit will fit with pole diameter from 1 inch to 3
inches.
Figure 12 Mounting kit assembly
Figure 13 Completion of Mounting
Figure 14 mounting screw locking direction
Figure 15 Clamping and secure the unit on
pole

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Mounting A8n (ac) 2.4GHz antenna and
cable connection
Introduction
1. The A8n (ac) AP has 4 external 2.4GHz panel antennas. The A8-
Ein (ac) and A8in (ac) has internal 2.4GHz antenna. External
2.4GHz panel antenna gives you more freedom to adjust the
direction and tilting of each antenna. Internal 2.4GHz antenna is
easier for installation.
2. At the top of A8n (ac), there are 8 N-female RF connector
marked with 1-8. They are grouped to 4 groups to connect to 4
external 2.4GHz panel antenna.
3. It is recommended to seal the A8n (ac) series RF ports with
weatherproof materials to prevent water leakage.
Figure16. Top of A8n (ac) –8 N-female RF port for external 2.4GHz panel antenna
connection

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Mounting of A8n (ac) 2.4GHz Panel antenna
1. Mount the 2.4GHz radio antenna to the pole. It is recommended
that to install the standard A8n (ac) 2.4GHz antenna with the RF
ports facing downward, as shown in Figure 17.
2. Adjust the direction and down-tilt angle of the A8n (ac) 2.4GHz
antenna to align, as shown in Figure 18.
Figure 17. Standard A8n (ac) 2.4GHz Antenna
Figure 18. Adjust A8n (ac) 2.4GHz Antenna
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Cable connection from A8n (ac) to 2.4GHz panel
antenna
1. Connect RF cable from panel antenna port to A8n (ac) 2.4GHz RF port at
the top of A8n (ac).
2. RF port 1 and 2 of A8n (ac) must connect to the same panel antenna.
The same for ports (3.4), (5,6) and (7.8) which each pairs must connect to
the same panel antenna. It is recommended to connect the A8n (ac)
port to antenna port according Figure 20 mapping.
3. It is recommended to seal the A8n (ac) series 2.4GHz antenna RF ports
with weatherproof materials to get the best performance according to
the procedure in chapter 6 of this document.
Figure19. RF cable connection from panel antenna

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Figure 20. Antenna port to A8n (ac) port mapping
Figure21. A8n (ac) 2.4GHz RF port groups
Sector
4
Sector
2
Sector
3
Sector
1

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RF Cables Connection and Mounting of
5GHz Radio Antenna
1. The standard A8n (ac) series 5GHz antenna has two RF ports.
2. Connect RF cables from the A8n (ac) series 5GHz antenna RF
ports which marked “a0”and “a1”next to the RF ports.
3. It is recommended to seal the A8n (ac) series 5GHz antenna RF
ports with weatherproof materials to get the best performance
according to the procedure in chapter 6 of this document
Figure 22. 5GHz “a0 & a1” antenna RF ports
Figure 23. 20dBi 5GHz Antenna mounting
Figure 24. Waterproof wrapping
direction
5GHz Port