Avaya WLAN Series User manual

Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide i
1 Welcome 1-1
About This Guide 1-1
■Who Should Use This Guide 1-1
■Finding Additional Information 1-2
About Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router 1-4
2 Preparing for Installation 2-1
Site Prerequisites 2-1
Overview of the Indoor Installation 2-2
■Outdoor Router Hardware 2-2
■Cable System 2-6
Overview of the Outdoor Installation 2-9
■Antenna Placement 2-9
■Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket 2-12
■Grounding System 2-13
■Antenna Cable Routing 2-15
Before Climbing the Roof... 2-16
3 Determine Range & Clearance 3-1
Introduction 3-1
Determine the Outdoor Range 3-2
■Determine the Maximum Range 3-3
■Determine the Cable Factor 3-7
■Determine the Clearance Factor 3-8
Table of Contents

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Examples 3-13
■Point-to-Point Links 3-13
■Point-to-MultiPoint Links 3-15
4 Installing the Antenna 4-1
Planning Antenna Installation 4-1
■Safety Precautions 4-1
■Installation Overview 4-3
Mounting the Antenna 4-5
Connecting the Antenna Cable 4-6
■Sealing the Cable Connectors 4-7
A The Antenna Cabling System A-1
The Outdoor Cabling Components A-1
■Selecting the Correct Connector-Type A-1
Avaya Wireless Cable Assembly A-4
Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester A-5
Low-Loss Antenna Cable A-7
B 14 dBi Directional Antenna B-1
General Description B-1
■Contents of the Antenna Box B-1
■Mounting the Directional Antenna B-1
C 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna C-1
Hardware Specifications C-1
■Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna C-1

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D 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna D-1
Hardware Specifications D-1
■Mounting Instructions D-1
E 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna E-1
Hardware Specifications E-1
■Mounting Instructions E-1
F 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna F-1
Hardware Specifications F-1
■Kit Contents F-2
■Assembling the Antenna F-2
■Mounting the Antenna F-4

G Certified Outdoor Solutions G-1
Introduction G-1
Selecting the Right Card & Cables G-3
Regulatory Information G-7
H Support & Warranty H-1
Technical Support H-1
Warranty and Repair H-2
List of Figures LOF-1
Index 1-1
List of Tables LOT-1

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Welcome
About This Guide
This Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set-
up an outdoor antenna installation based on Avaya Wireless PC Cards that will
be used in combination with:
■Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router products1
■Avaya Wireless Client products
There is also a chapter about verifying the wireless link quality and correcting
problems that might arise during installation or operation.
This guide does not explain how to erect antenna masts, or how to install a
safety grounding system. These are pre-requisites that must be in place before
the directional antenna is installed.
Who Should Use This Guide
The installation of Outdoor Antenna Links requires technical expertise. At the
very least, you should be able to:
■Install and configure the network components, such as the Outdoor Router
and the Avaya Wireless LAN administrator’s station.
■Understand or have a working knowledge of the installation procedures for
network operating systems under Microsoft Windows 95/98 and/or Microsoft
Windows NT.
■Mount the outdoor antenna and surge arrester. Avaya Inc. recommends that
the installation is performed by a qualified antenna installation service.
1 Formerly also referred to as WavePOINT-II PTP, WaveACCESS Link WP-II or WaveCAMPUS.

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!DANGER:
The Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router outdoor antennas are intended for
mounting on a roof, or the side of a building. Installation shall not be
attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of
work.The antenna has to be installed by a suitably trained professional
installation technician or a qualified antenna installation service. The site
pre-requisites have to be checked by a person familiar with the national
electrical code, and other regulations governing this type of installation.
Finding Additional Information
Installing Outdoor Router Hardware
Avaya Wireless outdoor antenna installations are typically connected to
Outdoor Router devices. The hardware installation of these devices is described
in the Getting Started Guide that is included with each Outdoor Router unit.
Configuration and Management
The configuration and management of outdoor antenna links is controlled via the
OR Manager program; an MS-Windows based application that can be installed
on almost any computer running Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT (v4.0).
How to install this program is described in the Getting Started Guide that is
included with each Outdoor Router unit.
How to use the OR Manager program is described in:
■The “Context-Sensitive Help” as described below.
■The "Avaya Wireless OR Manager - User’s Guide" provided on the software
CD-ROM that came with the Outdoor Router device (inserted inside the
back-side cover of the Getting Started Guide that came with your product).
■The "Avaya Wireless OR Manager - User’s Guide" also describes how to
monitor the performance of your wireless network, and provides hints and
scenarios for troubleshooting performance degradation.
To view and/or print these documents, you will need to install the Adobe
Acrobat Reader provided on the software CD-ROM.

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Context-Sensitive Help
Context-sensitive help for the OR Manager program is available by clicking the
“Help” button on the screen or pressing the function key.
Hardware Specifications
■Outdoor Router hardware specifications are described in the Getting Started
Guide that is shipped with each device.
■Radio Frequency specifications of the Outdoor Router are described in the
"Avaya Wireless PC Card Getting Started".
■Hardware specifications for the outdoor antennas, the cabling system and
the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester are listed in Appendices of this guide.
Additional files on your Software CD-ROM
All software CD-ROMs (or diskettes) that came with your Avaya Wireless
products, include a file called “readme.txt”. This file contains information about
the software version and/or drivers on the diskette.
NOTE:
You are advised to print and read the “readme.txt” file prior to installing
your Avaya Wireless products, as it may contain additional information
that was not available when this document was printed.
Other Sources of Information
All documentation listed above can be downloaded from the Avaya Wireless
http://www.avaya.com.
NOTE:
You are advised to visit the website at regular intervals for the latest
available information, documentation and software updates and other
Avaya Wireless news.
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About Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router
The Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router enables you to setup a wireless system
that supports:
■“Avaya Wireless Remote Outdoor Router” functionality, or
■“Avaya Wireless Central Outdoor Router” functionality.
Avaya Wireless Remote Outdoor Router
With two Avaya Wireless Remote Outdoor Routers, it’s easy to setup a wireless
Point-to-Point link as pictured in Figure 1-1 below.
Figure 1-1 Avaya Wireless Point-to-Point Link
The Point-to-Point (PTP) Link functionality enables you to setup a connection
between two locations as an alternative to:
■Leased lines in building-to-building connections, or
■Wired Ethernet backbones between AP IIs in ‘hard-to-wire’ environments.

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Avaya Wireless Central Outdoor Router
If you wish to connect more than two buildings, you can choose to:
■Setup multiple Point-to-Point links, using multiple pairs of Remote
Outdoor Router systems, or
■Setup a single Point-to-Multipoint system using a single Central
Outdoor Router and multiple Remote Outdoor Routers as pictured in
Figure 1-2 below.
Figure 1-2 Avaya Wireless Point-to-Multipoint Link
Looking at Figure 1-2 the system is designed as follows:
■The central building cis equipped with the Central Outdoor Router,
connected to either an omni-directional, or wide angle antenna.
■The two Remote buildings aand bhave both been equipped with Remote
Outdoor Routers connected to directional antennas.
NOTE:
Subject to local radio regulations and legislation, the outdoor antenna
solutions described in this document may not be available in all parts of
the world. Consult Appendix G “Certified Outdoor Solutions” for more
information.

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Upgrading the Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router
If you wish to extend the features of previously purchased hardware you can
purchase dedicated Software License Kits to upgrade:
■AP II into one of the Avaya Wireless Outdoor Routers described on the
previous pages.
■Extend the features of a previously purchased Avaya Wireless
Outdoor Routers.
For more information about the software license upgrade program, please
consult:
■Your authorized Avaya Wireless Reseller or local Avaya Inc. Sales office for
more information.
■The Avaya Wireless website at: http://www.avaya.com.

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Preparing for Installation
Site Prerequisites
Please review all requirements outlined within the sections listed below before
starting the installation procedure:
■Overview of the Indoor Installation (page 2-2)
■Overview of the Outdoor Installation (page 2-9)
■Before Climbing the Roof... (page 2-16)
Prior to climbing on the roof or any other area where you intend to install the
outdoor antenna, you are advised to:
■Verify you have arranged all safety measures for outdoor/rooftop installation
(see the “Safety Precautions” on page 4-1).
■Verify you have all equipment and tools required to install the outdoor
antennas.
■Install and verify proper operation of the equipment.

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Overview of the Indoor Installation
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Overview of the Indoor Installation
The indoor installation of the link will consist of the following components:
■Outdoor Router Hardware, and
■A Cable System.
Outdoor Router Hardware
There are two types of hardware installations to setup a wireless connection:
■The Outdoor Router, and
■The Outdoor Router Client.
Outdoor Router
To setup a point-to-point wireless connection between two Outdoor Routers, you
will need:
■Two Avaya Wireless Outdoor Routers with PC Card, and
■Two antenna cable systems (see Appendix Appendix A “The Antenna
Cabling System”), and
■Two outdoor antenna’s.
Figure 2-1 shows an overview of the hardware setup for this indoor installation.
Figure 2-1 Overview Indoor Installation of the Outdoor Router

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Overview of the Indoor Installation
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On each end of the wireless link you will need the following items as pictured in
Figure 2-1 on page 2-2:
a. The Avaya Wireless PC Card (see “Selecting the Right Card & Cables” on
page G-3).
b. The Outdoor Router device that has been loaded with Avaya Wireless
Outdoor Router software.
c. The Cable Assembly to connect the PC Card to the Surge Arrester.
d. A surge arrester to protect your sensitive Avaya Wireless equipment from
static discharge and transients that may occur to your antenna.
e. A low-loss antenna cable to connect the indoor installation to the outdoor
antenna.
f. A grounding system as described in “Grounding System” on page 2-13.
!WARNING:
The Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router, the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester
and the antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding
system.
Placement of the Outdoor Router Hardware
The hardware of your Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router device is designed for
indoor mounting and operation. The ideal location to install your Outdoor Router
unit must satisfy the following requirements:
■The location provides a connection to a grounding type AC wall outlet (100-
240 VAC), using the standard power cord as supplied with the unit.
The ground of the AC wall outlet must be connected to the same grounding
system as the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester and antenna mast (see
“Grounding System” on page 2-13).
■The location must allow for easily disconnecting the Outdoor Router unit
from the AC wall outlet.
■The location provides a connection to the network backbone that may either
be:
■The Ethernet LAN cable that connects it to a hub, bridge or directly into
a patch panel or
■The wireless connection via a second Avaya Wireless PC Card that is
inserted into the other PC Card slot of the Outdoor Router device.
■The location is as close as possible to the point where the antenna cable will
enter the building (see also “Placement of the Surge Arrester” on page 2-6).

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Outdoor Router Client
To setup a wireless connection with the Outdoor Router Client, you will need:
■One PC Card,
■One Outdoor Router Client License Kit, and
■One antenna cabling system.
Figure 2-2 shows an overview of the hardware setup for this indoor installation.
Figure 2-2 Overview Indoor Installation Outdoor Router Client
On each end of the wireless link you will need the following items as pictured in
Figure 2-2:
a. The Avaya Wireless PC Card (see “Selecting the Right Card & Cables” on
page G-3).
b. The Cable Assembly to connect the Avaya Wireless PC Card (A) to the
Surge Arrester.
c. A surge arrester to protect your sensitive Avaya Wireless equipment from
static discharge and transients that may occur to your antenna.
d. A low-loss antenna cable to connect the indoor installation to the outdoor
antenna.
e. A grounding systems as described in “Grounding System” on page 2-13.

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!WARNING:
The Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router, the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester
and the antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding
system.

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Cable System
!CAUTION:
The Outdoor Router products are designed for indoor installation. At all
times the location of the Outdoor Router unit must be indoors, to protect
the unit from extreme weather conditions, excessive heat and humidity
and to keep the unit free from vibration and dust.
Prior to mounting the Outdoor Router products you are advised to carefully
calculate:
■The distance between the intended location of your Outdoor Router unit and
the location of the antenna mast, and
■The height of the antenna on the mast.
If the low-loss antenna cable is not long enough to cover this distance you can
select from the following two options:
■Select another cable length from the Avaya Inc. low-loss cable offering (see
Appendix A “The Antenna Cabling System”), or
■Select another location that satisfies the requirements listed on the previous
page to mount your Outdoor Router device.
As the length of the antenna cable may affect the actual range of your outdoor
antenna installation, the second one is the preferred option.
!WARNING:
You are not allowed to change the length of the Avaya Inc. low-loss
antenna cable. Shortening the cable will void the Avaya Inc. Warranty,
and may conflict with radio certifications and/or approvals.
How to install the Outdoor Router hardware is described in the Getting Started
Guide that was shipped with the Outdoor Router device.
Placement of the Surge Arrester
The Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester is an indispensable part of your outdoor
antenna installation, to protect your sensitive electronic equipment from
transients or electro-static discharges at the antenna.

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For optimal protection the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester must be installed at a
location that satisfies the following requirements:
■A location as close to the location where the antenna cable will enter the
building (see also “Placement of the Outdoor Router Hardware” on
page 2-3).
■The location allows for easily (dis-)connecting the surge arrester from/to the
Avaya Wireless PC Card in the Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router using the
Cables Assembly pictured in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2.
■The location provides a connection to the same grounding system as the
Outdoor Router unit and the outdoor antenna mast as described in
“Grounding System” on page 2-13.
Antenna Cable Route
The antenna cable must be connected to the Outdoor Router unit via the
Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester and Cable Assembly as pictured in Figure 2-1 on
page 2-2. To plan the route of the antenna cable please consider the following:
■Does the cable route require drilling through a wall or ceiling?
■Do you have a building plan of the desired location showing any other
existing cabling routes like electricity, telephone or networking?
■Does the type of building materials require special tools for drilling
purposes?
The cable should not be installed into “tight” positions, as bending or applying
excessive force to the connectors may damage the antenna cable. Always allow
the cable to bend naturally around corners. The recommended bend radius is
100 mm (4 in.).
The antenna cable must be secured along its complete length. No part of the
antenna cable should be allowed to hang free. This is particularly important for
cable parts that are installed outdoors.

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!CAUTION:
The antenna cable and cable connectors are not designed to withstand
excessive force:
a. Do not use the connectors as “cable grips” to pull cable through
raceway or conduit.
b. Do not use the cable connector to support the weight of the cable
during or after installation.
c. Do not use any appliances to tighten the connectors.
d. Always seal the connectors using weather-proofing tape.
Prior to sealing the outdoor connectors and permanently securing the
cable to the wall using cable ties and wall hooks, you may wish to verify
if the installation and all components function properly.

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Overview of the Outdoor Installation
The outdoor installation of the link (point-to-point or point-to-multipoint) will
consist of the following components:
■The Avaya Inc. Antenna
■The Avaya Inc. proprietary low-loss antenna cable (available in different
cable lengths).
■Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket for the antenna.
■An adequate “Grounding System” that meets the requirements described in
“Grounding System” on page 2-13.
NOTE:
All outdoor cable connectors must be sealed with the enclosed weather-
proofing stretch tape to permanently waterproof the coax connectors.
!DANGER:
For your own safety, the antenna mast and the grounding system
should be installed only by experienced installation professionals who
are familiar with local building and safety codes and/or the national
electrical codes.
Carefully read the instructions as described for the “Grounding System”
on page 2-13 and verify that your installation complies with the
appropriate regulations and codes before installing the antenna.
Antenna Placement
To achieve maximum performance for your wireless outdoor connection, the
Avaya Wireless Outdoor Antenna must have clear line-of-sight. Line-of-sight can
be defined as:
■No obstacles in the direct path between the two antennas.
■No obstacles within a defined zone around the antenna beam.
You need to be aware that the shape of a radio beam is not straight and narrow
like a laser beam. The radio beam, also referred to as Fresnel Zone1, is rather
“bulged” in the middle, like for example a “rugby ball”. The exact shape and
width of the Fresnel Zone is determined by the path length and frequency of the
radio signal.
1 Pronounced as “Fray-Nell”

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If any significant part of this zone is obstructed, a portion of the radio energy will
be lost,resulting in reduced performance. Reduced performance may also occur
when obstacles that are close to the antenna beam cause signal reflections or
noise that interfere with the radio signal.
Figure 2-3 shows some typical examples of obstacles that you must avoid for
the Directional Antenna to operate effectively:
a. Neighboring Buildings
b. Trees or other obstructions
c. Power lines
To allow optimal performance you will need to ensure that the type and
placement of the antennas leaves sufficient clearance of the Fresnel Zone at the
maximum width of the bulge, typically at the mid-point between the antennas.
For more information turn to Chapter 3 “Determine Range & Clearance”.
Figure 2-3 Potential Obstacles for a Directional Antenna