PI Manufacturing 6919 User manual

6900 Series
2.4GHz Long Range Wireless LAN Access Point / Bridge
Installation and Operation
Manual
Ver. 2.0
JUN,2006

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PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED
The 6900 Series must be installed as a system by experienced antenna installation professionals who
are familiar with Radio Frequency (RF) issues such as gains and losses, as well as local building and
safety codes. Failure to do so will void the product warranty and may expose the end user to excessive
RF hazard.
Regulations regarding maximum antenna gains, power output and maximum permissible exposure
vary from country to country. It is the responsibility of the end user to operate within the limits of these
regulations and to ensure that the professional installers who install this device are aware of these
regulations. All antennas are intended to be installed outdoors.
MICROWAVE RADIO RADIATION WARNING
When installed properly, the 6900 Series radio equipment complies with the limits for human exposure
to radio frequency (RF) fields adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All
microwave radio equipment is designed so that under normal working conditions, microwave radiation
directly from the radio is negligible when compared with the permissible limit of continuous daily
exposure recommended in the United States by ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1991 (R1997), Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
Microwave signal levels that give rise to hazardous radiation levels can exist within transmitter power
amplifiers, associated RF multiplexers, and antenna systems. Do not disconnect RF coaxial connectors,
open microwave units, or break down any microwave screening while the radio equipment is operating.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15
of 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
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FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements
. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transm tter.
These products are labeled with one of the following FCC ID numbers
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FCC ID:TJI-6900
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Table of Contents
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED................................................................................2
MICROWAVE RADIO RADIATION WARNING.................................................................................2
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ......................................................2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Introduction to the 6900 Series..................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Features & Benefits ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Applications of the 6900 Series..................................................................................................... 6
1.4 The 6900 series operation types.................................................................................................... 8
1.5 The 6900 series Package Content ................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................10
2.1 Hardware Description.................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Outdoor Unit Installation............................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Mounting Bracket on Mast with /U-bolts..................................................................................... 13
2.4 Indoor Unit Installation................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3 Quick Start - First time use ...........................................................................................15
3.1 Typical Deployment of 6900 Series in a Point-to-Point Configuration ....................... 15
3.2 To set the Base Station unit (BU) ............................................................................................ 16
3.3 To set the Remote unit (RU) ..................................................................................................... 20
3.4 Running Test ............................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4 Choosing a Mounting Location ....................................................................................27
4.1 Antenna Polarization...................................................................................................................... 27
4.2 Antenna Radiation Angle............................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Signal Path Clearance (Fresnel Zone).................................................................................... 28
4.4 Multi-Path Fading........................................................................................................................... 29
4.5 Relationship between data rate and distance............................................................................... 29
Appendix A –6900 Series Technical Specifications .....................................................................30
Appendix B – 6900 Series Access Point /Bridge Configuration ................................................31
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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction to the 6900 Series
The 6900 Series is a powerful answer for customers seeking a reliable high- speed wireless
connectivity solution. It is a 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b/g-compliant Wireless Bridge/AP/AP Client, data
delivers 1 to 54 Mbps data rates without the need for a license. 6900 Series can operate as a
point-to-point or a point-to-multipoint bridge to link networks in different buildings. 6900 Series is
particularly suited for financial banks, campus, store merchants and smallbusinessowners
to create wireless backbone networks. System privacy is inherent through the MAC & 802.1x based
mutual authentication functionality by preventing unauthorized intrusion to the radio link.
The 6900 Series is designed for outdoor environments. With lift-cover watertight housing, this is a
robust Bridge/AP/AP Client, and uniquely designed that Antenna to integrate with housing. Supplying
the power and Ethernet connectivity concurrently viaa single Ethernet cable, the powerover
Ethernet (POE) technology makes quick outdoor installation. 6900 Series achieves rapid Return On
Investment (ROI) for inter-building connection compared to T1 leased line with high capacity and high
data throughput.
The 6900 Series is intended for professional installation only. This manual, however, is also
designed for personnel who plan, operate and administrate the 6900 Series communication system.
Please review the entire manual before powering up or deploying any 6900 Series .
1.2 Features & Benefits
Features Benefits
Point-to-Point/ Point-to-Multipoint
Wireless Connectivity Lets users transfer information between two buildings or
multiple buildings across the area
Watertight and Weatherproof Avoid water invaded and weather corroded
The Antenna to integrate with the Housing To set up easily
64 /128-bit WEP Data Encryption Powerful data security
Hide SSID (APMode) Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth, increases
efficiency of the network
DHCP Client/ Server Simplifies network administration
MAC Address Filtering (AP Mode) Ensures secure network connection
Power Amplifier Upgradeable Flexibility and cost-effective
Power over Ethernet (POE) Easy installation and cost-effective
Web-based Configuration Helps administrators to remotely configure or manage the
Bridge with web browser
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1.3 Applications of the 6900 Series
The 6900 Series is designed to serve the following communications markets:
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1.4 The 6900 series operation types
There are two different modes in which you can set up the 6900 series in the building-to-building
wireless network: Point to Point mode, and Point to Multipoint mode.
◎ Point-to-Point Connectivity (PTP Mode)
This is the simplest network configuration in which several computers equipped with the PC cards
or client bridges that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another.
◎ Point-to-Multi point Connectivity ( PTMP mode )
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1.5 The 6900 series Package Content
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not
discard the packing materials, in case of return; the device must be shipped in its original package.
Outdoor unit DC injector
48VdcpowerAdapter InstallationCD
Screws Mounting Kit
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