Intuicom Axiom Series User manual

Axiom and BBX
Broadband –Quick Start Guide
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Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6
Installing BroadbandPro™ Enterprise Software...................................................................... 6
Connecting Broadband Radios............................................................................................... 7
BBX Connections ................................................................................................................... 8
BBX Connection Overview .......................................................................................................8
Axiom Connections................................................................................................................ 9
Axiom Connection Overview ...................................................................................................9
PoE Injectors ....................................................................................................................... 10
Axiom Standard PoE Injector............................................................................................ 10
Standard Axiom Injector ........................................................................................................10
BBX PoE Injector Information........................................................................................... 11
Hi Power PoE Injector....................................................................................................... 11
Programming Wireless Connections..................................................................................... 12
Windows Tip ..........................................................................................................................12
Required Settings............................................................................................................. 14
Drag and Drop Configuration............................................................................................ 19
Additional Information........................................................................................................ 22
Band Settings................................................................................................................... 22
Frequency Selections ....................................................................................................... 24
Data Rates ....................................................................................................................... 25
5GHz-A Data Rates.................................................................................................................25
5GHz-N Data Rates.................................................................................................................26
Additional N Data Rate Settings.............................................................................................27
5GHz-AC Data Rates...............................................................................................................28
Frequency Separation ...................................................................................................... 29
802.11a Frequency Selections ...............................................................................................30
802.11n Frequency Selections...............................................................................................30
802.11n Radios and 2.4GHz Frequency Seperation............................................................ 31
802.11n Radios and 4.9GHz Frequency Seperation............................................................ 32
802.11ac Frequency Separation ............................................................................................32
Link Optimization ................................................................................................................ 34
Aiming the Radios............................................................................................................ 34
Tx/Rx RSSI Readings......................................................................................................... 35
Channel Width and Signal Strength.......................................................................................35
CCQ Reading .................................................................................................................... 36
Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix A –Axiom Serial Port ........................................................................................... 41

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Configuring Serial Port Settings ........................................................................................ 41
Serial Port Cable............................................................................................................... 42
Appendix B –Axiom Power On Reset Button ....................................................................... 43
Power On Reset Procedure............................................................................................... 43
RSSI Indicators –Single Radio Units.................................................................................. 43
RSSI Indicators –Dual Radio Units.................................................................................... 44
Appendix C –Intuicom Technical Support ............................................................................ 45
Appendix D –Limited Warranty........................................................................................... 46

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Important Notice
Intuicom software, firmware, and programs are delivered “as-is”. The manufacturer does not grant
any type of warranty, including guarantees of suitability and applicability to a certain application.
Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or developer of any software, firmware or program
responsible for any possible damages resulting from a use of any software, firmware or program. The
names of any software, firmware, or program, as well as any copyrights relating to the software,
firmware or programs, are the sole property of Intuicom, Inc. Any transfer or licensing to a third
party, leasing, renting, transportation, copying, editing, translating, modifying into another
programming language, or reverse engineering for any intent is expressly prohibited without the
express written permission of Intuicom, Inc.
INTUICOM PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN DESIGNED, INTENDED, NOR INSPECTED FOR USE AS PART OF
ANY LIFE- SUPPORT RELATED DEVICE OR SYSTEM, NOR AS PART OF ANY CRITICAL SYSTEM AND ARE
GRANTED NO FUNCTIONAL WARRANTY IF THEY ARE USED IN ANY PART OF SUCH APPLICATIONS.
FCC Notification Statement (United States)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device must
be operated as supplied by Intuicom, Inc. Any changes or modifications made to the device without
the express written approval of Intuicom may void the user's authority to operate the device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. 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 or more 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.

Section 1: Introduction
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Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to walk the reader through the steps to connect and program Intuicom
Broadband family of products.
Intuicom no longer provides a CD with the software on it. Instead users are asked to go to our
website to download the software.
Download BroadbandPro™Enterprise here: https://www.intuicom.com/broadband/broadbandpro-
enterprise-software/
Installing BroadbandPro™ Enterprise Software
For complete step by step instructions on how to download and install the BroadbandPro™
Enterprise Software please refer to the Intuicom BroadbandPro™ Enterprise Installation Guide.
Important - Fully configure all units in a laboratory or shop environment prior to deployment.
Documenting and configuring all radios in a wireless network prior to deployment rules out
configuration problems when troubleshooting links. Ruling out configuration errors allows installers
to focus on power settings and aiming during installation.
WARNING: All Intuicom products are thoroughly tested in the lab prior to shipment. We cannot
guarantee that products will not be damaged internally during shipping. For this reason, DO NOT
deploy radios until they have been powered up in a laboratory or shop and an initial configuration
loaded onto the unit. If there are any problems with Intuicom products please contact Intuicom for a
RMA (Return Material Authorization) number and ship the unit back to Intuicom for repair.
WARRANTY NOTE: DO NOT attempt to open the enclosure for any of the BBX and Axiom products.
Intuicom seals all units prior to shipment and breaking of the seal will void the warranty.

Section2: Connecting the Radios
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Connecting Broadband Radios
Intuicom BX products are shipped with a Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector and power supply to
power the radio. The Axiom products are 802.3af/at compliant and can be powered by an 802.3af/at
switch or by PoE Injector which is 802.3af/at compatible. Intuicom provides an 802.3af/at injector
with the Axiom products. A hardened injector can be purchased for additional cost.
If you are working with a BBX product the PoE injector consists of two parts, the power supply which
is a black rectangular box, with a 110AC plug attached to one end, and a 24V barrel connector
attached to the other. Second part is the injector that is an aluminum block with two RJ45 ports and a
male barrel connector on it. Power and data ports are designated by a sticker on the side of the
aluminum housing.
BBX Connections –Plug in the power to 110AC LAST! Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (patch cable) to
the RJ45 connector closest to the barrel connector (marked DATA+PWR), and the other end Ethernet cable to
the BX unit. Next, connect a second Ethernet cable to the other RJ45 port on the side of the injector marked
DATA, and the other end of the second Ethernet cable to the PC running BroadbandPro™ Enterprise, or a
switch. Finally connect the barrel connector of the power supply to the PWR outlet on the injector, and last
plug the 110AC into power.
If you are working with the Axiom products the PoE injector consists of a single black box with two RJ45
female connectors on one end, and a 110AC power cord plugged into the other. The two RJ45 ports are
labeled P+D/Out, and Data/IN.
Axiom Connections - Plug the 110AC power cord into the injector, wait to plug the 110AC cord into the outlet
or power strip. Connect an Ethernet Patch cable to the P+D/Out port on the injector and the other end of the
Ethernet cable into the Axiom unit. Plug a second Ethernet cable into the Data/IN port on the injector and the
other end into your PC or a switch connected to your PC. Last plug the 110AC power cord into the power
outlet.
Connection overview illustrations for the various product lines are depicted on the following pages.
ALL PRODUCT PICTURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY DUE TO
ENHANCEMENTS AND UPGRADES.

Section2: Connecting the Radios
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BBX Connections
Intuicom manufactures the BBX product line in three broadband frequencies, the 2.4GHz spectrum, the
5.8GHz spectrum and for the Public Safety Band 4.9GHz licensed spectrum.
If you have purchased an integrated, standalone, or dual unit for use in any of the above spectrums, the
connection overview will look similar to this:
BBX Connection Overview

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Axiom Connections
The Axiom product line has a serial port connection next to the Ethernet port. This is an RJ45 female
connection, like the Ethernet port. Shipped from the factory, the serial port comes with black cab screwed into
the connector sleeve and the Ethernet port is left open. Use the open port and DO NOT remove the cap from
the serial port unless you need it for your deployment.
Just like the BBX product line, the Axiom product line comes in 5.8, 2.4, and 4.9GHz radios, and it also comes in
single and dual radio units. The connection overview for the various models of Intuicom’s Axiom product line
will be very similar to the diagram below.
Axiom Connection Overview

Section3: PoE Injectors
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PoE Injectors
Axiom Standard PoE Injector
The Axiom product line is 802.3af/at compatible and can be powered by an 802.3af/at PoE switch or with the
included black PoE injector.
The difference between 802.3af and 802.3af/at is that 802.3af switches and injectors put out up to 15Watts of
power, whereas 802.3af/at switches and injectors put out up to 30Watts of power. These standards are
backwards compatible where 802.3af/at will power 802.3af devices.
The following is a list of the PoE standards that will power Intuicom products.
802.3af –15 Watts 802.3af/at –30 Watts
AX5-I & E AX55-DI & DE
AX4-I & E AX55ac-DI & DE
AX2-I & E AX5ac5ac-DI & DE
AX5ac-I & E AX54-DI & DE
AX54-DI & DE
AX52-DI & DE
AX44-DI & DE
AX45ac-DI & DE
AX42-DI & DE
AX22-DI & DE
AX25ac-DI & DE
Standard Axiom Injector