Lucent WaveACCESS LINK Series User manual

WaveACCESS LINK
and
WaveACCESS NET
Quick Installation Guide

ii Quick Installation Guide
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FCC Warning iii
Radiation Warnings for the WaveACCESS LINK
SM1024 and the WaveACCESS NET CU132
FCC WARNING
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this equipment may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: 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.
Warning:
Any changes or modifications of equipment, not expressly
approved by Lucent Technologies, could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Emissions Requirements
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Radiation Warnings for all Other WaveACCESS
Devices
FCC WARNING
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this equipment may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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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. If not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, it 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment to 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.
Warning:
Any changes or modifications of equipment, not expressly
approved by Lucent Technologies, could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Emissions Requirements:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Lucent Technologies therefore reserves the right to change
specifications without prior notice.
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prototypes. Therefore, before using this guide, it is recommended that
you consult your Lucent Technologies' representative or Lucent
Technologies office for information that is current and applicable.
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WaveACCESS NET, RFStacker, and the Lucent Technologies logo are
trademarks of Lucent Technologies Inc.
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are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

vi Quick Installation Guide
About this Guide
This guide provides quick installation procedures for the
following products:
✦WaveACCESS LINK BR132 and SM1024
✦WaveACCESS NET CU132, SDR132 and MDR132
The guide contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System,
page 1-1, describes the installation procedures for the
WaveACCESS LINK BR132 and WaveACCESS LINK
SM1024.
Chapter 2: Installing the WaveACCESS NET System,
page 2-1, describes the installation procedures for the
WaveACCESS NET CU132 central unit, the
WaveACCESS NET SDR132 single-drop remote unit,
and the WaveACCESS NET MDR132 multi-drop
remote unit.
Chapter 3: Technical Support, page 3-1, provides
contact information.

Table of Contents vii
Table of Contents
1Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System ..................1-1
Introducing the WaveACCESS LINK Product Family....................1-2
The WaveACCESS LINK Antennas................................................1-3
Antenna Types..........................................................................1-3
Antenna Specifications.............................................................1-5
Cable Options ........................................................................1-10
Installing the Antennas...............................................................1-12
Indoor Placement ...................................................................1-13
Outdoor Placement ................................................................1-13
Antenna Installation Procedure...............................................1-14
Installing the WaveACCESS LINK BR132...................................1-18
Packing List ............................................................................1-18
Installation Procedure.............................................................1-19
Basic Software Configuration..................................................1-23
Installing the WaveACCESS LINK SM1024................................1-24
Packing List ............................................................................1-24
Installation Procedure.............................................................1-25
Basic Software Configuration..................................................1-30
2Installing the WaveACCESS NET System....................2-1
Introducing the WaveACCESS NET Product Family.....................2-2
WaveACCESS NET CU132 Antennas............................................2-3
Antenna Types..........................................................................2-3
Antenna Specifications.............................................................2-5
Cable Options ..........................................................................2-9
Installing the Antenna.............................................................2-11

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Installing the WaveACCESS NET CU132.................................... 2-15
Packing List............................................................................2-15
Installation Procedure.............................................................2-16
Basic Software Configuration..................................................2-20
WaveACCESS NET Remote Unit Antennas................................. 2-21
Antenna Types........................................................................ 2-22
Cable Options........................................................................2-24
Installing the Antenna.............................................................2-26
Installing the WaveACCESS NET Remote Units.........................2-31
Packing List............................................................................2-31
Installation Procedure.............................................................2-32
Basic Software Configuration..................................................2-37
3Technical Support......................................................3-1
Index..............................................................................I-1

Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System 1-1
1 Installing the
WaveACCESS LINK
System
About this chapter:
This chapter describes the quick installation procedures
for the WaveACCESS LINK product family, as follows:
✦Introducing the WaveACCESS LINK Product
Family, page 1-2, provides an overview of the
WaveACCESS LINK BR132 and WaveACCESS LINK
SM1024.
✦The WaveACCESS LINK Antennas, page 1-3,
describes the various antennas and cable options
available with the WaveACCESS LINK units.
✦Installing the Antennas, page 1-12, describes the
considerations and procedures for installing the
WaveACCESS LINK antennas.
✦Installing the WaveACCESS LINK BR132,
page 1-18, describes the procedures for installing
the
WaveACCESS LINK BR132.
✦Installing the WaveACCESS LINK SM1024,
page 1-24, describes the procedures for installing
the
WaveACCESS LINK SM1024.

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Introducing the WaveACCESS LINK
Product Family
WaveACCESS LINK provides high-performance wireless
Point-to-Point (P-t-P) solutions. As with all outdoor
products, the WaveACCESS LINK products are also
available in both end-user and OEM format.
WaveACCESS LINK end-user products are:
✦WaveACCESS LINK BR132: A transparent P-t-P
wireless bridge between two Ethernet networks.
WaveACCESS LINK employs Frequency Hopping
Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) technology at data rates of
3.2 and 1.6 Mbps. This high-performance Ethernet
bridge links two separate networks at distances of up
to 25 miles over line-of-sight situations. The bridge
system is comprised of a master/slave pair of
WaveACCESS LINK BR132 units. The WaveACCESS
LINK BR132 unit is designed for indoor use, with
the antenna placed outdoors.
✦WaveACCESS LINK SM1024:A high-performance,
P-t-P wireless synchronous modem that provides
data rates of up to 1024 Kbps full-duplex or 2048
Kbps half-duplex. The WaveACCESS LINK SM1024
supports industry standard SNMP network
management and is easily set up, configured and
managed. The modem system is comprised of a
master/slave pair of WaveACCESS LINK SM1024
units.
Both WaveACCESS LINK products support industry
standard SNMP network management and include both
MIB II, the bridge MIB, and a complete WaveACCESS
proprietary MIB.

Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System 1-3
The WaveACCESS LINK Antennas
This section describes the WaveACCESS LINK antennas
and cable options, as follows:
✦Antenna Types, below.
✦Antenna Specifications, page 1-5.
✦Cable Options, page 1-10.
WARNING: The antenna connectors on the WaveACCESS LINK
BR132 and the WaveACCESS LINK SM1024 front panel are non-
standard. Care should be taken that they are not damaged, since
they cannot be replaced. Additionally, antennas other than those
supplied with these products will not fit properly and might
cause harmful interference.
Note: All of the WaveACCESS LINK outdoor antenna options
must be professionally installed. The cable kit provided with all
external antennas must be used for all outdoor antenna
installations. This kit includes a tension release cable from the
non-standard connector on the WaveACCESS
LINK unit to a
standard N-type connector. These antennas must be
professionally installed, complying with the certified antenna
and cable kits. Please carefully review and follow the
installation instructions included with each individual antenna
kit. If you have any questions, please contact your nearest
Technical Support center. Refer to
Chapter 3, Technical Support
for information.
Antenna Types
The following section provides a description of the
antennas that are most commonly used with the
WaveACCESS LINK products, as follows:
✦Parabolic Grid Antenna, page 1-4.
✦Yagi Antenna, page 1-4.
✦Omnidirectional Antennas, page 1-4.
✦Planar Antenna, page 1-5.
✦Parabolic Dish Antenna, page 1-5.

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✦Direct Attach Dipole Antenna, page 1-5.
Parabolic Grid Antenna
This is the highest gain antenna available for
WaveACCESS LINK units. It is recommended for long
range situations. Careful aiming of the antenna is
required due to its small coverage angle.
Yagi Antenna
The 14dBi Yagi antenna is used for medium range
situations. It can be mounted both indoors and
outdoors.
Omnidirectional Antennas
There are three omnidirectional dipole antennas
available for use with WaveACCESS LINK units, as
follows:
✦OM10 and OM08,for external mounting.
The OM10 (and to some extent the OM08) omni
antenna has a very narrow elevation (vertical)
beamwidth. Both the height and distance separation
between the two sites must be taken into
consideration when selecting this antenna. In most
cases, it is suggested that you order the appropriate
down tilt option ahead of time, if available for that
particular antenna, in order to maximize the
coverage area.
✦OM05, for mounting either indoors or outdoors.
When these antennas are mounted on a mast, they
should be located as high as possible in order to
avoid any other object being located near them.

Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System 1-5
Planar Antenna
This antenna is suitable for mounting on a wall. It is the
best choice when wide angle coverage is required, with
good isolation from the back.
Parabolic Dish Antenna
This is a high-gain directional antenna. This antenna is
designed for outdoor mounting and can withstand
extreme weather conditions.
This antenna has a very narrow beam (only 18°
horizontally), therefore, it should only be used when
conditions require it, or when a very narrow coverage
area is required.
Direct Attach Dipole Antenna
The smallest and simplest antenna option is an
omnidirectional dipole antenna. A pair of these
antennas attaches directly to the front panel on the
WaveACCESS LINK unit. This antenna type is used only
indoors and does not require professional installation. It
has a non-standard connector, and therefore it cannot,
and should not, be replaced with any other antenna.
Antenna Specifications
The tables on the following pages illustrate antenna
options and their specifications. These figures reflect a
6-10 dB fade margin over ideal free space propagation
and use the shortest permitted cable (see the minimum
cable segment length in the table on page 1-11). The
ranges illustrated assume that the same antenna model
has been installed on both sides of the link.

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The available antenna options depend on your
country's regulations (for example, FCC Part 15, ETSI
ETR-328, and so on). Not all options may be available
in your country.
The minimum segment length listed in the tables on
page 1-11 indicate the minimum certified cable length
per cable type. You should never attempt to use
antenna cables with a loss of less than 1.3 dB. For range
calculations involving a different set of parameters
(antenna types, cable losses, antenna aiming offset, and
so on), refer to the Excel-based calculation tool on the
enclosed diskette. Use this spreadsheet to determine
your optimal setup and expected performance, or call
your nearest Technical Support center. Refer to
Chapter 3, Technical Support , for information .
Where antennas with narrow elevation beamwidths are
employed, with the remote unit at a significant height
difference, the remote unit may not be within the main
beam of the antenna. To avoid this situation, optimize
the antenna tilt for the remote unit.
The tables on the subsequent pages provide the
following information:
✦U.S. Antenna Options, page 1-7.
✦Canadian Antenna Options, page 1-8.
✦European (ETSI) Antenna Options, page 1-8.
✦Physical Characteristics of the Antennas, page 1-9.

Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System 1-7
The following table illustrates U.S. Antenna options when
both sides utilize the same antenna type:
Antenna
Type Gain Beamwidth Horizontal/
Vertical
Down Tilt Range at
16QAM*
(miles)
Range at
QPSK*
(miles)
Omni 5 dBi
8 dBi
10 dBi
360°/ 38°
360°/ 15°
360° / 8°
N/A
N/A
0°, 2°, 4°
0.1
0.2
0.4
0.5
1.0
1.5
Parabolic
Grid 24 dBi 10°N/A 10 20
Yagi 14 dBi 34°/ 30°N/A 1.6 5.1
Planar 6 dBi 75°/ 65°N/A 0.2 0.6
Parabolic
Dish 19 dBi 18°/ 20°+/- 10°3.1 12.2
Dipole 2 dBi 360°/ 75°N/A 0.1 0.4
*For the WaveACCESS LINK BR132, 16QAM translates into 3.2 Mbps,
and QPSK translates into 1.6 Mbps.
*For the WaveACCESS LINK SM1024, 16QAM translates into
2048 Kbps half-duplex or 1024 Kbps full-duplex, and QPSK translates
into 512 Kbps full-duplex.

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The following table illustrates Canadian Antenna options
when both sides utilize the same antenna type:
Antenna
Type Gain Beamwidth Horizontal/
Vertical
Down Tilt Range at
16QAM*
(Km)
Range at
QPSK*
(Km)
Omni 5 dBi
8 dBi
10 dBi
360°/ 38°
360°/ 15°
360° / 8°
N/A
N/A
0°, 2°, 4°
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.6
2.5
Parabolic
Grid 24 dB 10°N/A 11.2 32
Yagi 14 dBi 34°/ 30°N/A 1.6 6.3
Planar 6 dBi 75°/ 65°N/A 0.3 1.0
Parabolic
Dish 19 dBi 18°/ 20°+/- 10°5.0 19.9
Dipole 2 dBi 360°/ 75°N/A 0.2 0.6
The following table illustrates European (ETSI) Antenna
options when both sides utilize the same antenna type:
Antenna
Type Gain Beamwidth Horizontal/
Vertical
Down Tilt Range at
16QAM*
(Km)
Range at
QPSK*
(Km)
Parabolic
Grid 24 dBi 10°N/A 3.7 11
Yagi 14 dBi 34°/ 30°N/A 1.2 4.2
Dipole 2 dBi 360°/ 75°N/A 0.2 0.6
*FortheWaveACCESS LINK BR132, 16QAM translates into 3.2 Mbps,
and QPSK translates into 1.6 Mbps.
* For the WaveACCESS LINK SM1024, 16QAM translates into
2048 Kbps half-duplex or 1024 Kbps full-duplex, and QPSK
translates into 512 Kbps full-duplex.

Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System 1-9
The following table describes the physical characteristics of
the antennas:
Antenna
Type Gain Catalog No. Size (inches) Mast Outside Diam.
(inches)
Omni 10 dBi
8.1 dBi
5.1 dBi
OM10
OM08
OM05
48 x 2.25
30 x 1.5
13.5 x 1.3
0.75 - 4.0
≤2
Parabolic
Grid 24 dBi PG24 27 x 32 0.75 - 2
Yagi 14 dBi YG14 26 x 3.5 ≤2.125
Planar 8 dBi PN08 4 x 3.8 N/A
Parabolic
Dish 19 dBi PS19 19.25 È x 10 1.75 - 4.0
Dipole 2 dBi DP02 2 N/A
Notes:
Some antennas have a female N-type connector, while some
antennas have a male N-type connector. In case of the latter, a
female-to-female N-type adapter should be supplied with the
antenna.
All antennas should be mounted in a vertical polarization
configuration (refer to the installation instructions included
with each antenna kit).

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Cable Options
All antennas, with the exception of the direct attach
dipole, come with a 20' LMR-400 cable kit, unless
otherwise ordered. The standard kit consists of the
following:
✦A 2-foot tension release cable that connects on one
side to the non-standard Main connector on the
front panel, and on the other side to a standard
N-type male connector. This cable is relatively thin
and functions as a stress relief between the long and
thick antenna cable and the unit.
✦A 20-foot low-loss cable with male N-type
connectors on either end.
The effect of the standard kit's losses on the system's
range is included in the antennas options tables on
pages 1-7 through 1-8.
Note: All RF cables, including the tension release cable,
have to be anchored down in order to minimize the risk of
breaking the WaveACCESS LINK RF connector(s) and/or
having the cables pulling the system. The provided cable
clamps should be anchored to a solid object or wall.
Cable Coverage
In order to cover distances greater than 20 feet between
the antenna and the WaveACCESS LINK unit, you may
order additional segments of 20-foot LMR-400 cable or
use another type of cable, as shown on following page.
All segments have the same male-male N-type
connectors. Using a female-female adapter, they can be
easily extended to any multiple of 20 feet. Each
additional cable segment, on either side of the link,
reduces the system's range by 20%.

Installing the WaveACCESS LINK System 1-11
You can also use other cable types (see the tables below) to
increase the distance between the antenna and the
WaveACCESS LINK unit. When doing so, note the minimum
lengths required for each cable type.
The following table provides
U.S. Cable Assembly options:
Cable
Number Type and Outer Diameter
(inches)
Attenuation
Coefficient
(dB/100 ft)
Minimum
Segment
Length (ft)
LMR-400 Flexible, 0.4 6.7 20
LMR-600 Flexible, 0.6 4.4 30
LMR-900 Flexible, 0.9 2.9 45
LMR-1200 Flexible, 1.2 2.2 60
LMR-1700 Flexible, 1.7 1.7 80
LDF4-50A Heliax 1/2", 0.63 3.9 35
LDF5-50A Heliax 7/8", 1.10 2.2 60
LDF6-50 Heliax 1-1/4", 1.55 1.6 85
The following table provides Canadian and European Cable
Assembly
options:
Cable
Number Type and Outer Diameter
(inches)
Attenuation
Coefficient
(dB/10 m)
Minimum
Segment
Length (m)
LMR-400 Flexible, 0.4 2.20 6.1
LMR-600 Flexible, 0.6 1.43 9.1
LMR-900 Flexible, 0.9 0.97 13.7
LMR-1200 Flexible, 1.2 0.73 18.3
LMR-1700 Flexible, 1.7 0.56 24.4
LDF4-50A Heliax 1/2", 0.63 1.28 10.7
LDF5-50A Heliax 7/8", 1.10 0.72 18.3
LDF6-50 Heliax 1-1/4", 1.55 0.52 25.9

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Installing the Antennas
The WaveACCESS LINK antennas may be placed either
indoors or outdoors.
Before you install the unit, you must choose a good
location for your antennas to ensure a line of sight to
the other WaveACCESS LINK products. You must also
ensure the shortest possible distance between the
WaveACCESS LINK unit and the antennas, in order to
minimize cable loss.
WARNING: The WaveACCESS LINK antennas should ONLY
be installed by experienced antenna installers familiar with
local building and safety codes and, wherever necessary,
licensed by appropriate government regulatory bodies.
Failure to do so may void the Product Warranty as well as
expose the end user to legal and financial liabilities. Lucent
Technologies, its agents, resellers, or distributors, are not
liable for injury, damage or violation of government
regulations associated with the installation of the antennas.
The installer is also responsible for ensuring that the public is
not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the
FCC guidelines. These guidelines imply that no human may
conceivably be found within one foot of the front of the
antennas. If such a situation is likely to occur, the installer is
responsible for placing the appropriate caution signs to warn
the public. Lucent Technologies, its agents, resellers, or
distributors, are not liable for exposure to excessive RF
energy levels due to improper antenna installation.
The Maximum Permissible Exposure guidelines are 1 foot
(30 cm) from the WaveACCESS LINK unit, as based on the
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP). If the antennas are in an accessible area, an
appropriate warning sign must be installed in the appropriate
place.