Axxcelera Broand Wireless SSD6D7 ABMAX Customer Premise Equipment, Dual Band User Manual ABMAX CPE Installation Guide
Axxcelera Broadband Wireless, Inc. ABMAX Customer Premise Equipment, Dual Band ABMAX CPE Installation Guide
User Manual
AB-MAX® Customer
Premise Equipment
Installation and
Maintenance Guide
Version 1.1 November 6, 2007
Copyright 2006-2007 Axxcelera All rights reserved.
Information Subject to Change without Notice
Axxcelera reserves the absolute right to make changes to the information set forth in this Product
Manual without notice. Specifications subject to change without notice. Customers may inquire as
to whether they have the most current Product Manual by contacting Axxcelera Technical Support
Department.
Proprietary Rights
Axxcelera, Axxcelera Broadband Wireless, and the Axxcelera logo are all trademarks of
Axxcelera. All other company and product names referenced herein are the trademarks of their
respective holders.
Axxcelera reserves all copyright, trademark, trade name, service mark, intellectual property,
proprietary and other rights to this Product Manual and the diagrams, schematics and all other
information contained herein, and nothing shall give Customer any legal, license or other interest
in the Product Manual or such diagrams, schematics or other information. Customer agrees not to
reproduce or copy by any means any portion of this Product Manual without Axxcelera’s prior
written permission in each case. Other than as expressly specified herein, Axxcelera grants no
license to Customer under any copyrights or other proprietary rights to use or reproduce any
portion of this Product Manual.
No Liability
Axxcelera makes no warranties with respect to this Product Manual of any kind. WITHOUT
LIMITATION, AXXCELERA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING LIMITED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE.
WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT MANUAL, IN NO EVENT SHALL AXXCELERA BE LIABLE
TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS
OR ATTORNEY’S FEES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION OR WHETHER
AXXCELERA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
LICENSE ISSUES
The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License
and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually
both licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses. In case of any license issues related to
OpenSSL please contact openssl-core@openssl.org
OpenSSL License
Copyright (c) 1998-2003 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
distribution.
3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following
acknowledgement: “This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for
use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)”
4. The names “OpenSSL Toolkit” and “OpenSSL Project” must not be used to endorse or
promote products derived from this software without prior written permission. For written
permission, please contact openssl-core@openssl.org.
5. Products derived from this software may not be called “OpenSSL” nor may “OpenSSL” appear
in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project.
6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgement: “This
product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
(http://www.openssl.org/)”
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN
NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND
SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE
USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This
product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)
Original SSLeay License
Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)
All rights reserved.
This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The
implementation was written so as to conform with Netscape SSL.
This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are
adhered to. The following conditions apply to all code found in this distribution, be it the RC4, RSA,
lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with this
distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is Tim Hudson
(tjh@cryptsoft.com).
Copyright remains Eric Young’s, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be
removed. If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should be given attribution as the author
of the parts of the library used. This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or
in documentation (online or textual) provided with the package.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the
following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
distribution.
3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following
acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
(eay@cryptsoft.com).” The word ‘cryptographic’ can be left out if the rouines from the library
being used are not cryptographic related. :-)
4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory
(application code) you must include an acknowledgement: “This product includes software
written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).”
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO
EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
The license and distribution terms for any publicly available version or derivative of this code
cannot be changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution
license (including the GNU Public License).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 OF 39
1 Preface ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Who Should Read This Manual ......................................................................................................6
1.2 Conventions Used ...........................................................................................................................6
1.3 Related Documentation ...................................................................................................................6
1.4 Technical Support ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Sales ...............................................................................................................................................7
2 AB-MAX Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 AB-MAX System ............................................................................................................................8
2.2 AB-MAX Topology ..........................................................................................................................8
2.3 System Components ......................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 AB-MAX System Architecture ................................................................................................9
2.3.2 Base Station Function ............................................................................................................9
2.3.2.1 Access Points .............................................................................................................. 10
2.3.2.2 OPTIONAL: GPS Antenna ...........................................................................................10
2.3.3 Customer Premise Equipment Function ..............................................................................10
3 Pre-Installation .....................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Compliance Alert ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.1 RF Energy Health Hazard .....................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Connection Sequence Caution .............................................................................................11
3.2.3 Protection from Lightning ......................................................................................................12
3.2.4 FCC Notice, USA ..................................................................................................................12
3.3 Skills Required ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Information Needed From Your Service Provider ........................................................................ 13
3.5 Required Tools and Equipment ....................................................................................................13
3.6 CPE Packing List .........................................................................................................................14
4 Installing the Mounting Poles .............................................................................................................15
4.1 Performing a CPE Site Survey ..................................................................................................... 15
4.1.1 What You Need ....................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Selecting an Access Point ...................................................................................................15
4.2 Installing On an Antenna Mast .....................................................................................................16
4.3 Installing On Brick or Masonry ..................................................................................................... 17
4.4 Installing On a Wall with Wood Siding .........................................................................................18
5 Radio Installation ................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1 Before You Start ........................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Information Required ....................................................................................................................19
5.3 Installing the Equipment ...............................................................................................................19
5.3.1 Installing the Outdoor Customer Premise Equipment .......................................................... 19
6 Installing the Interconnect Cables .....................................................................................................21
6.1 A Note On Cabling .......................................................................................................................21
6.2 Route the Cables .........................................................................................................................21
6.3 Install the Interconnect Cables (Transceiver End) .......................................................................22
7 Grounding the System ........................................................................................................................ 25
7.1 Grounding the Outdoor Radio ......................................................................................................25
8 Installing the NIA/Power Adapter Hookup .........................................................................................27
8.1 Attaching to the Wall (optional) ..................................................................................................... 29
8.2 Hooking up the NIA/Power Adapter .............................................................................................30
9 Configuring the ABMAX CPE ..............................................................................................................33
9.1 Using the Online CPE Setup Screen ............................................................................................33
A Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ...............................................................................................38
A.1 Terms and Definitions ...................................................................................................................38
A.2 Acronyms/Abbreviations ..............................................................................................................40
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 42
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
6 OF 42
1 Preface
AB-MAX™ System technology enables high-speed, broadband Internet access for fast data
transmission, full streaming video, real-time video conferencing, and web surfing. Axxcelera
Broadband’s wireless point-to-multipoint (AB-MAX) solutions for fixed networks enables our
customers to easily leap-over existing infrastructure, making the initial investment significantly
lower than that required for wired alternatives.
AB-MAX System’s low-cost, wireless infrastructure means that a complete network can be
installed in days or weeks, instead of the typical months or years. Since AB-MAX architecture is
highly scalable, our customers’ wireless network can grow as quickly as does their business in
either or both bandwidth or geographic coverage needs.
The main tasks covered in this manual are those associated with the physical installation and
cabling of Customer Premise Equipment (CPEs) and Access Points. Definitions of all the terms
and abbreviations used in this manual can be found in the Glossary at the end of this manual.
1.1 Who Should Read This Manual
This guide is aimed at qualified AB-MAX system installers. Installers should have experience in
radio equipment installations and aspects of hardware and software networks.
1.2 Conventions Used
This manual uses the following text formatting conventions:
• Bold Text indicates a specific module, field, window, or button.
• Italic Text highlights the name of other documents or references.
• Text in angle brackets indicates individual keystrokes. For example, <Return>.
• Fixed width text identifies a specific file or directory.
Text within boxes indicates helpful tips and hints.
1.3 Related Documentation
For more information, refer to one or more of the following documents:
• AB-MAX Configuration & User Manual – Covers AB-MAX components, architectures,
configuration, and troubleshooting
• AB-MAX Troubleshooting and Diagnostics – Describes configuration, operational, and
diagnostic capabilities of the radios.
• AB-MAX Software Release Notes – Describes updates and changes to the latest software and
known product issues.
1.4 Technical Support
Axxcelera provides technical support to assist with any problems or to answer questions about
Axxcelera AB-MAX solutions. The technical support staff is factory trained and equipped to resolve
questions about Axxcelera products.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
7 OF 42
1.5 Sales
You may contact the Sales Department for more information:
Telephone: +1 (804) 864-4222
Email: tech.support@axxcelera.com
Web site: www.axxcelera.com
Telephone: +1 (408) 894-0160
Fax: +1 (408) 894-9831
Email: sales@axxcelera.com
Web site: www.axxcelera.com
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
8 OF 42
2 AB-MAX Product Overview
2.1 AB-MAX System
The Axxcelera Broadband AB-MAX System is a broadband, fixed, wireless access network for
Internet, data, video, and voice applications. AB-MAX can enhance or replace existing networks,
wired or wireless, or be used to develop new networks. The AB-MAX System offers:
• IEEE 802.16d / WiMAX air-link protocol (IEEE 802.16-2004)
• Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Wireless Access Network
• End-to-End Connectivity
• Spectrum Efficiency per Offered Load
• Powerful, Flexible Elements.
2.2 AB-MAX Topology
The AB-MAX network consists of wireless data network cells similar in topology to the cellular
phone networks. AB-MAX networks are designed for rapid and easy deployment, and constructed
from a number of Base Stations deployed in a conventional cellular pattern. Deployment can vary
from a number of small island sites to complete coverage of a chosen geographical area.
2.3 System Components
The AB-MAX System is comprised of the following major components:
• Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) – Located at customer premises and provides Ethernet
connectivity.
• Access Point (AP) – The Access Point is the cornerstone component of the Base Station. The
AP is the interface between the Service Provider’s terrestrial network and the wireless fabric.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
9 OF 42
2.3.1 AB-MAX System Architecture
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show an AB-MAX System’s typical deployment and network
architecture.
Figure 2-1 AB-MAX Typical Deployment
Figure 2-2 AB-MAX Typical Network Architecture
2.3.2 Base Station Function
The Base Station enables wireless communications between the Customer Premise Equipment
and the Wide Area Network (WAN). Base Station elements may include:
• Access Point
• Switch
Access
Point
CPE
CPE
Access
Point
Access
Point
Up to 500 CPEs per AP
Eth
NOC Router
WAN
Eth Switch
Typically 6 Access
Points per Base Station
Base Station
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
10 OF 42
• Termination Point and Lightning Arrestor
• 48 VDC Power Supply
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (optional).
2.3.2.1 Access Points
Figure 2-3 Outdoor Access Point and Mounting Pole
A Base Station can have six Access Points (for 360-degree coverage) or more (for coverage
overlap). Each AP consists of an outdoor transceiver (which contains the antenna and associated
electronics that transmit and receive broadband wireless signals to and from Customer Premise
Equipment) and an indoor wallbox.
2.3.2.2 OPTIONAL: GPS Antenna
A GPS antenna may be connected to each co-located AB-MAX Access Point to allow them to
synchronize their RF transmissions. Although not required for basic system operation, use of the
“network synchronization” feature allows Access Points that use the same frequency channel to
more harmoniously co-exist.
2.3.3 Customer Premise Equipment Function
The Customer Premise Equipment is an integrated device that mounts externally at the customer
site. This device provides Ethernet communications via the WiMAX wireless connection with the
Base Station. Customer Premise Equipment elements may include:
• Internal Wallbox
• Cabling
• Switch, hub or router
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
11 OF 42
3 Pre-Installation
3.1 Compliance Alert
The CE Marking with alert symbol (see below) appears on the Access Point assembly. The alert
symbol indicates operation on frequency bands that are not harmonized throughout the European
community.
Figure 3-1 Compliance Alert Labe
Note: This equipment operates in the 5 - 6 GHz frequency range, which is not harmonized
throughout the community.
Member states must be notified, in accordance with Article 6.4 of the R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC,
before this equipment can be sold or put into service. Contact Axxcelera Customer Support for an
up-to-date listing of Member State Notifications. See “Technical Support” on page 6.
3.2 Safety Precautions
PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
3.2.1 RF Energy Health Hazard
Please pay attention to the following warnings:
When servicing equipment and selecting a location for the ABMAX antennas, it is important to note
that a minimum distance of 38 cm (15 inches) is required between personnel and ABMAX
antennas to comply with a radio-frequency exposure limit of 1.0mW/cm2.
Professional installation required. The radio equipment described in this guide uses radio
frequency transmitters. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a
directional antenna may pose a health hazard. ABMAX integrated antennas are 16dBi.
3.2.2 Connection Sequence Caution
Arcing may occur when connecting the outdoor Ethernet cable to either the CPE or the NIA should
the power be connected to the NIA. Arcing may irrevocably damage the NIA or the CPE. To
prevent any chance of damage from occurring, verify that the power is disconnected from the NIA
before attempting to connect the interconnecting cable to either the CPE or NIA.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
12 OF 42
3.2.3 Protection from Lightning
Article 810 of the US National Electric Department of Energy Handbook 1996 specifies that radio
and television lead-in cables must have adequate surge protection at or near the point of entry to
the building. The code specifies that any shielded cable from an external antenna must have the
shield directly connected to a 10 AWG wire that connects to the building ground electrode.
3.2.4 FCC Notice, USA
The AB-MAX units comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device is specifically designed to be used under Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
Any unauthorized modification or changes to this device without the express approval of Axxcelera
Broadband may void the user’s authority to operate this device. Furthermore, this device is
intended to be used only when installed in accordance with the instructions outlined in this manual.
Failure to comply with these instructions may also void the user’s authority to operate this device
and/or the manufacturer’s warranty.
3.3 Skills Required
The AB-MAX Product Installation procedures require some construction-related experience using
both power and hand tools. Answer the following questions to determine whether you have the
skills to attempt the installation.
1) Are you comfortable working at heights?
The installation may require you to climb a ladder and work at heights depending on where you
need to install your outdoor transceiver. Keep in mind, you will also carry tools and equipment with
you to the installation site.
2) Have you ever installed an RJ-45 connector to an Ethernet cable?
This is required to connect the outdoor transceiver and the wallbox.
3) Have you run telephone cable, wired a telephone jack, or connected telephone wire
connections to a punch down block?
4) Have you ever installed expansion shields into brick or masonry walls?
This requires drilling holes in masonry using masonry drill bits.
5) Have you ever wired an electrical outlet?
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
13 OF 42
6) Although you won’t wire an outlet, you will be required to run ground wires and clamp them to
an earth grounding rod or a cold water pipe.
If you can perform all the above tasks, then you should be able to install the AB-MAX System. If
you are unsure of your ability to perform these tasks, contact a more qualified installer.
3.4 Information Needed From Your Service Provider
Your service provider should have supplied you with the following information. Please contact
your service provider before commencing installation, if you do not have all of this information:
• Locations of any local Access Points, which you should be able to connect to.
• The IP address of the radio being installed.
• An IP address and subnet mask needed to configure a Test PC. This is so you can check to
see if your CPE is working, align your outdoor transceiver correctly, and confirm that you can
connect to your service provider.
3.5 Required Tools and Equipment
This section lists all the extra tools and equipment mentioned in this guide that you will need to
perform the installation. None of the items listed in Table 3-1 are supplied with the kit, so make
sure you gather everything you need before you start. Use the table below to check exactly what
you will need (this will depend on where you are going to install the outdoor transceiver).
Tools Required Extra Equipment Required
Compass ¼ inch grounding rod
Area map with an accurate direction
legend showing magnetic north
Grounding clamp
Phillips-head screwdriver Grounding wire
Flat-head screwdriver Roll of UTP CAT 5 cable
Hammer or mallet #6 wood screws
Power drill Cable clip
1/8 inch drill bit Anchor sleeves
¼ inch masonry drill bit RJ-45 connectors (plastic bodied)
3/16 inch, 4mm hex (Allen) wrench Ethernet Hub (10BaseT)
Bubble level or plumb line
Adjustable wrench
Wire snake (if routing cable through
interior walls)
Crimping tool (must be specifically
matched for the RJ-45 connector
used)
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
14 OF 42
Table 3-1 Required Tools and Extra Equipment
3.6 CPE Packing List
Table 3-2 lists all the standard parts (Figure 3-2) that are supplied in your AB-MAX Customer
Premise Equipment Installation Package. Please take the time to unpack the CPE and check its
contents against this list.
Figure 3-2 Outdoor Customer Premise Equipment Components
Table 3-2 Outdoor CPE Packing List
Wire stripper
Small wire cutters
Punch down tool
Item Quantity Notes
Outdoor Customer Premise
Equipment
1 See item 1 in Figure 2-1
Mounting pole 1 See item 2 in Figure 2-1
Pole clamp 1 See item 3 in Figure 2-1
M6 washer 2 See item 4 in Figure 2-1
M3 x M10 machine thread screws 2 See item 5 in Figure 2-1
Power supply 1
Power cord 1
Indoor wallbox 1
Tools Required Extra Equipment Required
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
15 OF 42
4 Installing the Mounting Poles
First install the mounting poles, on which you will mount the outdoor transceivers.
Bear in mind the direction in which the transceivers will point.
Attention! The mounting pole must be mounted in a vertical position. Failure to do so may
result in improper alignment of the outdoor transceiver. If you need to tilt the transceiver
down to avoid self-interference in a cellular-style deployment, you should use an (optional)
tilt bracket.
Warning! The mounting pole must be grounded. See Section 7.
4.1 Performing a CPE Site Survey
This section explains how to select the best location for mounting the outdoor transceiver. The
steps you will perform are:
• Determine which Access Points you can communicate with.
• Determine the direction of available Access Points from the house or building.
• Select an Access Point with as unobstructed Line of Sight (LOS) as possible. WiMAX allows for
NLOS operation, but the clearer the LOS, the more reliable will be the link.
4.1.1 What You Need
• Compass (or protractor).
• Area map with an accurate direction legend showing magnetic north.
• Access Point locations – these should be provided by your service provider.
4.1.2 Selecting an Access Point
In order for your AB-MAX System to work correctly, the CPE needs to be pointed towards the
Access Point(s) recommended by your AB-MAX System provider.
1) Using the compass bearings you wrote down in the previous section, walk around your build-
ing to find a suitable path to mount your outdoor transceiver – see Figure 4-3.
If necessary, move to an upstairs window or rooftop location to better view the surrounding area for
possible blockages in the path. Also, be sure to consider seasonal changes. A location that is
unobstructed in the winter may be obstructed by foliage in the spring, summer, and autumn.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
16 OF 42
Figure 4-3 Selecting an Access Point
You should mount your outdoor Customer Premise Equipment as high as possible on your
building, and align it to the compass reading you have just taken. For example, the previous
Figure 4-3 shows the path to Access Point A obstructed by a cluster of trees. However, there are
two possible mounting locations for the outdoor Customer Premise Equipment giving a clear line
of sight to Access Point B.
Attention! Your outdoor transceiver has a beam width of approximately 20 degrees. You
will need to be fairly accurate when aligning your transceiver to the compass bearing you
wrote down earlier (the more accurate your compass readings, the better).
2) If you do come up with two or more suitable locations for the outdoor Customer Premise
Equipment, choose the one that is easiest for you to reach, when it comes to installing!
4.2 Installing On an Antenna Mast
1) Position the mounting pole on the antenna mast.
2) Insert the U-bolts around the mast (Figure 4-4) and through the holes in the mounting pole.
Install a washer and nut to each side of the threaded U-bolt and hand tighten. Repeat this
step for the second U-bolt.
3) Tighten nuts equally until mounting pole is secure and cannot rotate.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
17 OF 42
Figure 4-4 Mounting Pole Installed on Pole or Antenna Mast
4.3 Installing On Brick or Masonry
1) Place the mounting plate against the wall (Figure 4-5). Use a level or plumb line to set the
mounting pole perpendicular to the ground.
2) Mark the hole locations.
3) Set the pole aside.
4) Drill ¼ inch holes at the marked locations. Drill the holes approximately ½ inch deep.
5) Insert the expansion shields into the drilled holes and tap them home.
6) Align the mounting pole with the drilled holes and fix with the lag bolts.
Figure 4-5 Mounting Pole Installation
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
18 OF 42
4.4 Installing On a Wall with Wood Siding
1) Place the mounting plate against the wall.
2) Using a level, be sure that the mounting pole is perpendicular to the ground. You may need to
use spacers, as shown in Figure 4-6.
3) Mark the hole locations for the drilled hole locations. Remove the mounting pole and set
aside.
4) Drill 1/8-inch holes in the places marked.
5) Use #10 or #12 wood screws to secure the mounting pole to the wall and tighten.
Figure 4-6 Mounting Pole on Clapboard Siding
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
19 OF 42
5 Radio Installation
5.1 Before You Start
This section lists the information needed to install a CPE.
5.2 Information Required
Before you perform the installation, a site survey should have been performed by the service
provider. From this, you will need to know:
• Where the outdoor transceivers will be mounted (antenna mast, pole or building)
• Heights at which the outdoor transceivers will be mounted.
• Transceiver directional information (azimuth and elevation).
5.3 Installing the Equipment
This section explains how to install a CPE transceiver onto a variety of surfaces, connect them to
the indoor wallbox, and ground the system.
5.3.1 Installing the Outdoor Customer Premise Equipment
Now that you have installed the mounting pole, you are now ready to install the outdoor Customer
Premise Equipment (CPE) to the mounting pole. Table 5-1 describes the tools and equipment
needed to install the CPE.
Table 5-1 Required Tools and Equipment
1) Loosen the mounting screws and place the outdoor Customer Premise Equipment on the
mounting pole, as shown in Figure 5-1.
2) Hand tighten the mounting screws.
3) Rotate the outdoor transceiver in the direction of the Access Point.
4) Tighten the mounting screws.
Tools Equipment Quantity
Phillips-head screwdriver Pole clamp 2
3/16” hex wrench Washers 2
Mounting screws 2
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
21 OF 42
6 Installing the Interconnect Cables
For each interconnect cable, you will need to perform the following steps.
6.1 A Note On Cabling
Attention! Most of the cabling used in the AB-MAX System is CAT5. You will need to be
aware of the following limits on CAT5 cable lengths:
1. The interconnect cable from the indoor wallbox to an outdoor transceiver must be less
than 100 meters. This is due to DC resistance loss over the distance of the cable run.
2. The combined length of Ethernet interconnect cable (from the radio to the switch) must
be less than 100 meters.
6.2 Route the Cables
Now that you have installed the outdoor Customer Premise Equipment and indoor wallbox, you
are ready to route the interconnect cable.
1) Select where the cable will enter the building from the outside (Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-1 Interconnect Cable Routing Solutions
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
22 OF 42
2) Once you have chosen the route, determine the length of cable required. Allow three extra
feet on each end to allow for strain relief as well as any bends and turns.
3) Install the cable, leaving the ends free and ready to fit the RJ-45 connector (transceiver end),
and install to the indoor wallbox.
4) Remember to form a drip loop on the exterior of the building where the cable enters the
penetration. This will help prevent water from entering.
6.3 Install the Interconnect Cables (Transceiver End)
1) Remove the grommet and clamping plate from the outdoor transceiver by removing the two
screws.
Figure 6-2 Grommet Location - Underside of CPE
Note: The Grommet is made of a special conductive material used to complete the ground
between the CPE and wallbox.
2) Insert the cable end through the grommet clamping plate (Figure 6-2)
3) Insert the cable end through the grommet. The tapered end of the grommet should be
opposite the cable end.
4) Strip 1/2 inch of insulation off the cable end. Trim the wire ends flat as shown in Figure 6-3.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
23 OF 42
Figure 6-3 Outdoor Transceiver End of the Interconnect Cable with Cable Preparation
5) Separate the twisted pair wires and align by color code in the order listed in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1 Cable Legend for Interconnect Cable
6) Using pin 1 as a reference, insert the individual wires into the channels of the RJ-45
connector. Each wire should penetrate the channels until flush with the connector end.
7) When all wires are inserted into the channels in their correct order, use the crimping tool to
permanently crimp the wires to the connector.
Attention! Carefully read the instructions for the crimping tool you are using. Use the
correct crimping tool for the RJ-45 connector you are using. Incorrect installation of the
RJ-45 connector may result in a bad connection between the outdoor transceiver and
wallbox.
8) Insert the RJ-45 connector into the receptacle located underneath the outdoor CPE. Make
sure that the connector tab engages the slot in the receptacle.
9) Slide the grommet up the cable and press it into the bottom of the outdoor CPE.
10) Slide the grommet clamp up the cable and align the holes with the mounting holes on the
bottom of the outdoor transceiver.
Pin Color Code
1White / Orange
2Orange
3White / Green
4Blue
5White / Blue
6Green
7White / Brown
8Brown
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
24 OF 42
11) Insert the two screws in the mounting holes and tighten until the grommet has a slight bulge.
Be sure to tighten both screws equally so that the grommet is seated correctly.
12) Secure the interconnect cable to the mounting pole with the cable clip as shown in
Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4 Interconnect Cable Installation to Outdoor CPE - Bottom View
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
25 OF 42
7 Grounding the System
The AB-MAX System must be properly grounded in order to protect it and the structure it is
installed on from lightning damage. This requires:
1) Grounding all the outdoor transceivers as shown in Figure 7-1.
2) Grounding the CAT5 cable to the wallbox as shown in Figure 7-2.
7.1 Grounding the Outdoor Radio
1) Place the grounding rod so as to allow for the shortest possible path from the grounding cable
to the outdoor CPE.
2) Drive the grounding rod into the ground at least eight inches from the ground surface.
3) Attach a grounding clamp to the grounding rod. You will use this clamp to attach grounding
wires for both the outdoor transceiver and indoor wallbox, reference Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-1 Ground Connections to CPE Transceiver
Attention! The grounding wire should be long enough to reach from the mounting pole to
the grounding rod with 3 to 6 extra feet allowed for strain relief.
4) Connect a ground lug to one end of the grounding wire.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
26 OF 42
5) Remove one of the lower mounting screws of the mounting pole. Insert a screw through the
grounding lug terminal and re-install it to the mounting pole.
6) Attach the grounding wire to the clamp on the grounding rod, reference Figure 7-2. If
necessary, use wire staples to secure the grounding wire to the outside wall.
Figure 7-2 Mounting Pole with Ground Lug
7) Install a grounding wire from the wallbox to the grounding rod.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
27 OF 42
8 Installing the NIA/Power Adapter Hookup
Install the ABMAX CPE’s NIA/Power Adapter as follows:
1) Remove the new NIA/Power Adapter from the installation kit.
2) Flip the NIA over and use a Philips screw driver to remove the screw in Figure 8-1
Figure 8-1 Remove access cover screw
Note: The NIA does not have a captive screw. Take care to retain this screw (Figure 8-2) when
opening the access cover on the adapter.
Figure 8-2 NIA access cover and non-captive screw
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
28 OF 42
3) Using a shielded RJ-45 plug, terminate (attach plug) to the outdoor CPE Cat-5 cable per the
manufacturer's recommended specifications for plug attachment. (Recommended
manufacturer: AMP P/N 5-569552).
4) Insert the RJ-45 plug from the outdoor CPE into the RJ-45 receptacle inside the NIA
(Figure 8-3).
Figure 8-3 Connect the CPE (outdoor unit)
5) Lay the CAT-5 cable so it passes through the opening into the case between the NIA and the
cover. Replace and tighten the screw (Figure 8-4) to secure the access cover to the NIA.
Figure 8-4 Reassemble the NIA
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
29 OF 42
8.1 Attaching to the Wall (optional)
Figure 8-5 Attaching to the wall
1) If the unit is to be wall mounted, mark two hole locations on an appropriate wall 23 mm (0.94
in.) apart.
2) Using the previously marked holes, screw two M4 pan head screws into the wall, leaving 3.18
mm (1/8 in.) minimum clearance between the head of the screw and the wall.
3) Position the NIA so that openings on the back line up with the screw heads.
4) Slide the NIA slots over the screw heads adjusting the exposed screw heads in or out for
appropriate tightness.
NIA
Pan Head screws for
wall mounting (not supplied)
Wall
Slot
2 places
Slot
2 places
5/9
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
30 OF 42
8.2 Hooking up the NIA/Power Adapter
It is extremely important to connect the AC power to the NIA as the last step. Connecting
AC power prematurely can damage the CPE and lead to faulty behavior.
Note: The NIA/Power Adapter does not come with cables or power cord. Service provider must
provide their own cables and power cord.
1) Insert one end of an RJ-45 to RJ-45 Ethernet cable assembly to the external RJ-45 jack on the
outside of the NIA and the other end to the customer's computer (Figure 8-6).
Figure 8-6 Connect customer computer or network device
Note: Customer equipment requiring Ethernet connectivity may not be located more than 100 m
(328 ft) from the CPE.
2) Check to see that the connection to the CPE is in place.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
31 OF 42
3) Connect the two-wire power cord to the NIA. The power cord uses an IEC320-C7 type
connector (Figure 8-7 and Figure 8-8) Then insert the power cord connector from the NIA into
the nearest wall outlet.
Figure 8-7 Connect the power cord
Figure 8-8 Diagram of NIA’s IEC320-C7 type connector
Note: It is extremely important to connect the AC power to the NIA as the last step. Connecting AC
power prematurely can damage the CPE and lead to faulty behavior.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
33 OF 42
9 Configuring the ABMAX CPE
9.1 Using the Online CPE Setup Screen
Follow this procedure to configure the CPE using the CPE browser-based setup screens.
1) If the installer laptop is not running, power on and wait for the installer laptop to complete ini-
tialization to the desktop.
2) Set the PC IP address to be on the same network as the CPE.
Note: Suggested to use config IP 10.1.1.2, netmask 255.255.255.0.
3) To run the CPE setup operation, open an internet browser and type the following default
address in the browser Address field:
10.1.1.1
4) When the connection login popup appears, type the following in the user name/password
fields:
User Name: admin
Password: admin
5) When the Setup screen appears (Figure 9-1), you can build your Channel List by adding new
frequencies, or by uploading a plan file.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
34 OF 42
6) Add a channel by selecting the Duplex Mode from a dropdown list and entering the Channel
Bandwidth and Downlink Frequency in their corresponding fields. Click Add, and the new
channel will appear in the Channel List.
Figure 9-1 CPE Setup screen
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
36 OF 42
9) When the scanning is complete, the Scan Result(s) screen appears (Figure 9-3). It displays
the channels that you selected. If a signal is found, the radio button will be available for
selection. If no signal was found for a channel, its radio button will be grayed out.
10) Click the radio button of the desired signal.
Figure 9-3 Scan Results screen
11) Click Connect to continue to the Connection Result screen (Figure 9-4).
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
38 OF 42
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
A.1 Terms and Definitions
Term Definition
Access Point An Access Point (AP) is a component of a Base Station (BS) that
contains the antenna used to communicate with a Customer Premise
Equipment (CPE).
Antenna A device for transmitting and/or receiving radio waves.
Asynchronous A data transmission method in which data may be sent at irregular
intervals (without reference to clock signals).
Available Bit Rate
(ABR)
Service that provides rate-based flow control and is aimed at data
traffic such as file transfer and e-mail.
Azimuth The angle along the horizon usually referenced to north.
Bandwidth The data carrying capacity of a communications channel, measured
in Hertz as the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies
of the channel.
Base Station The Base Station is the part of the AB-MAX System that sends
signals to and receives signals from the Customer Premise
Equipment (CPEs) to enable communication with the WAN.
Baud A measure of data transmission speed. The baud rate denotes the
number of symbols per second.
Bit Error Rate The Bit Error Rate (BER) is the fraction of transmitted bits that are
received in error.
Constant Bit Rate
(CBR)
Service that operates on a connection basis and offers consistent
delay predictability; used for applications such as circuit emulation,
voice, and video.
DS1 A data transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps, also referred to as a T-1.
DS3 A data transmission rate of 45 Mbps
Element
Management
System
The Element Management System (EMS), located on a workstation
at an appropriate point in the network, allows you to configure,
control, and monitor all components of the AB-MAX System.
MIB Management information base allows external management system
access.
Multiplexer A multiplexer is device or system capable of combining elementary
streams into one aggregate transport stream.
Network A network is an interconnection of computer systems, terminals, or
data communications facilities.
OC3 A data transmission rate of 155 Mbps
Packet A packet is a sequence of data, with associated control information,
that is switched and transmitted as a whole.
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
39 OF 42
Packet Switching Packet switching is the data transmission method that divides
messages into standard-sized packets for greater efficiency of routing
and transport through a network.
Parsing Parsing is the process of analyzing a data stream and breaking it
down into more easily processed components.
Point-to-Point A single communication circuit connecting two locations.
Point-to-Multipoint A communications circuit connecting one location to many locations.
Radio Frequency Radio frequency (RF) is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in
the frequency range of 100 kHz to 20 GHz.
Customer Premise
Equipment
The Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) is the part of the AB-MAX
System that is installed at the customer premises and provides
communication with the Base Station (BS).
Synchronous A data transmission method in which data transfer is at a fixed rate.
The transmitter and receiver are both controlled by clock pulses.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, a layered set of
protocols that allows sharing of applications among PCs, hosts, or
workstations in a high-speed communications environment. The suite
of protocols is designed to allow communication between networks
regardless of the technologies implemented in each network.
TDD Time Division Duplex, the transmission method where a single
channel is used to alternately carry data in each direction of a link.
Time-Division
Multiplexing
A form of multiplexing used with digital signals. A device scans
individual channels in rotation, takes bits from each channel,
transmits the bits in a string (according to a predetermined
sequence), and repeats the process.
Transmitter A transmitter is an electronic device, consisting of oscillator,
modulator, and other circuits, that produce a radio or television
electromagnetic wave signal for radiation into the atmosphere by an
antenna.
Unspecified Bit Rate Service that operates on a connection basis and allows for raw cell or
best effort transport by the network. In this service, cells are
transported by the network whenever bandwidth is available and
traffic is presented by the user. Data using UBR service is more apt
to be discarded during peak traffic times in deference to data using
other classes of service.
Uninterruptible
Power Supply
An optional BS element used to provide power in the event of an AC
power failure.
Term Definition
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
40 OF 42
A.2 Acronyms/Abbreviations
The following is a list of acronyms and abbreviations associated with the AB-MAX System, some
of which may appear in this guide.
Acronym Definition
AFC Automatic Frequency Control
AGC Automatic Gain Control
AP Access Point
ARP Address Resolution Protocol
ARQ Automatic Repeat Request
BER Bit Error Rate
BS Base Station
CBR Constant Bit Rate
CNR Carrier To Noise Ratio
CPE Customer Premise Equipment
dB Decibel
dBm Decibel relative to 1mW
DES Data Encryption Standard
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
EMS Element Management System
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GHz Gigahertz
GUI Graphical User Interface
IP Internet Protocol
Kbps kilobits per second
LAN Local Area Network
LOS Line of Sight
MAC Media Access Control
Mbps Megabits per second
MIB Management Information Base
NOC Network Operations Center
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
41 OF 42
PTMP Point to Multipoint
QOS Quality of Service
RF Radio Frequency
RSSI Receiver Signal Strength Indication
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TDD Time Division Duplex
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
Acronym Definition
ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
42 OF 42
Index
A
AB-MAX
Product Overview 8
System 8
System Architecture 9
System Components 8
Topology 8
AC power 31
Access Points 10
Arcing 11
B
Base Station elements 9
Base Station Function 9
C
Compliance Alert 11
Compliance Alert Labell 11
Configuring the CPE 33
CPE
Function 10
CPE Site Survey 15
Customer Premise Equipment 9
Customer Premise Equipmet
Packing List 14
G
GPS Antenna 10
Grounding
Outdoor Radio 25
System 25
I
Installation Procedure
Attach to the Wall 29
Hook up the NIA 30
Installing
On a Wall with Wood Siding 18
On an Antenna Mast 16
On Brick or Masonry 17
Installing the Interconnect Cables 21
Note On Cabling 21
Route the Cables 21
Transceiver End 22
Installing the Mounting Poles 15
Installing the NIA Power Adapter Hookup 27
O
Outdoor Customer Premise Equipment Mounted on
Wall 20
P
Pre-Installation 11
Information From Service Provider 13
Required Tools and Equipment 13
Skills Required 12
R
Radio Installation 19
Before You Start 19
Information Required 19
Installing the Equipment 19
Installing the Outdoor Customer Premise
Equipment 19
S
Safety Precautions 11
FCC Notice, USA 12
Protection from Lightning 12
Selecting an Access Point 15
Site Survey
What You Need 15
System Components
Access Point 8
Customer Premise Equipment 8
U
Using the online CPE Setup screen 33
W
Wide Area Network (WAN) 9