ZyXEL Communications MAX308M Series User manual

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Software v2.00
Edition 1, 1/2011
MAX308M Series
WiMAX Outdoor Gateway
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IDU and ODU
POE
SIGNAL
STRENGTH POWER
ETHERNET POWER
POE PORT
PORT
ON
LED
CONNECT
LED FAULT
LED
ODU
RESET
BUTTON
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Introduction
Welcome to the MAX308M Series which includes MAX308M and
MAX318M! This is a WiMAX subscriber station system comprised of an
outdoor unit (ODU) and an indoor unit (IDU).
The ODU such features as a high gain antenna and advanced IP
networking while the IDU provides power to it. It also provides
connectivity to the devices in your home or office at the same time.
How It Works
The ODU connects to the WiMAX network while the IDU is the
management point between the WiMAX network (via the ODU) and your
computer/local area network.
Firmware Caution: When your ISP upgrades your device’s
firmware, all of the LEDs will flash simultaneously. Do not
turn off or unplug the device until they stop blinking.

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Package Content
You will also need:
• Another CAT5 8-wire Ethernet cable (not included) for connecting
the IDU and ODU
• One RJ-11 phone cable (not included) for connecting the IDU and
ODU
The WiMAX ODU The WiMAX IDU The Quick Start
Guide The Warranty Card
ZyXEL Support
Disc containing the
User’s Guide and
device drivers
AC Power Cord CableGlandBody,
Claw and Nut Mounting Kit
(Six M6 Nuts, One
Pole Bracket, One
U Bolt)
Grounding Kit (One
M3 Screw, One
Ground Cable)
One 1.8 meter long
CAT5 Ethernet
cableforconnecting
the IDU and your
computer

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Minimum System Requirements
• 64 MB RAM
• 20 MB of available hard disk space
• One available 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
• Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2 and higher, or a compatible browser
Installing the Outdoor Unit
Before you begin, ensure that you are familiar with all safety
and accident prevention procedures necessary for working at
heights and with electricity.
Do NOT install the ODU during a lightning storm.
Choose a Location
The ODU can be mounted on a pole or antenna mast or on a wall using
the supplied bracket mount.
• Choose a mounting point that is sturdy enough to hold the ODU,
even during high winds.
• When choosing a location to install the ODU, remember that the
ODU’s front panel should point towards your service provider’s
nearest base station. If you are not sure where this is, consult your
service provider.
• You do not need to be able to see the base station from the ODU’s
position; there may be objects such as trees and buildings in the
way without signal loss. However, if you experience difficulties with

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signal reception, a Line of Sight (LoS) connection may produce
better results.
• It is suggested that you transport the ODU to its intended
installation location in its original protective packaging.
Connecting the CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Lay the CAT5 Ethernet cable (not included) from your intended IDU
location to your intended ODU location.
• If you use cable extenders to cover a greater distance, signal
attenuation may result.
• If you intend to use cable ties or other methods to secure the cable,
do not tighten them yet. Leave the cable loose until you have
finished installing the IDU and ODU.
To connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable:
1. Separate the body, claw and nut pieces into their individual
components.
2. Feed one end of the CAT5 Ethernet cable through the nut.

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3. Open the claw then buckle it tightly to the cable.
4. Slip the body over the cable then connect the end of the cable to the
ODU.
5. Gently twist the body into the ODU behind the attached cable
connector.

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6. Tightly secure the CAT5 Ethernet cable connector and the body and
claw with the nut.
Mount the ODU
See the installation instructions that came with your bracket mount for
information on mounting the ODU correctly.
To avoid the danger of rainwater entering the device, install the ODU
vertically (with a 90 degree angle to the ground).
Pole Mounting
You can install the WiMAX Modem vertically with a +15, 0, or -15 degree
angle relative to the pole. The connectors should be pointed down. The
following steps show you how to install it with a 0 degree angle.
+15o0o-15o

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7. For +15oand 0oangle installations, position the bracket with the +15o
mark on the top.
• Use the two holes (marked as A) for +15oangle installation.
• Use the two holes (marked as B) for 0oangle installation.
For -15oinstallation, position the bracket so the -15omark is on top.
8. Align two M6 nuts to the bottom two holes to attach the pole bracket
to the U blot on a pole or mast. Use a wrench to tighten the nuts with
the U blot.
A
B

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9. Align the four edge holes on the mounting bracket with the screws on
the rear of the WiMAX Modem. Then use a wrench to tighten the four
nuts with the screws.
Grounding
Do the following steps for grounding the WiMAX Modem:
1. Use the M3 screw to secure the ground cable and the ground hole on
the WiMAX Modem’s rear panel as shown.