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Document # 0510-30-000-A02 Nov 15, 2007

GO MBW 510 Installation Guide

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GO MBW 510 Installation Guide

The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other

devices operating at this frequency when using its antennas. Any changes

or modifications not expressly approved by GO Networks could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Compliance Status

The following information is for FCC compliance:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a

Class B 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 residential environment, this

equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur.

To meet regulatory restrictions, the outdoor access point must be

professionally installed.

The antennas used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating

in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

GO MBW 510 Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................................1

Key Product Features ................................................................................................................................1

Organization of this Document...................................................................................................................2

GO MBW 510 Femto Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi Base Station .................................................................3

MBW 510 Package Components.................................................................................................................3

MBW 510 Safety Information.......................................................................................................................3

RF Exposure..............................................................................................................................................3

MBW 510 Lightning Protector....................................................................................................................4

Information de sécurité pour MBW 510......................................................................................................5

Exposition aux fréquences RF...................................................................................................................5

Paratonnerre pour MBW 510....................................................................................................................5

Installation..........................................................................................................................................6

Installation Process......................................................................................................................................6

Site Survey ................................................................................................................................................6

Assembling and Mounting...........................................................................................................................7

Mounting Brackets.....................................................................................................................................9

Mounting the MBW 510 ...........................................................................................................................11

Mounting the Antenna..............................................................................................................................12

Cable Connections.....................................................................................................................................14

Cable Installation Tools ...........................................................................................................................15

Grounding Cable......................................................................................................................................15

Ethernet Connection................................................................................................................................16

Power Connection ...................................................................................................................................17

Computer Connection..............................................................................................................................18

Power Up and Software Configuration.....................................................................................................19

Appendix A: List of Acronyms........................................................................................................20

Appendix B: Wiring Specifications.................................................................................................22

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Introduction

GO Networks MBW (Mobile Broadband Wireless) 500 series complements

GO Networks MBW 2000 series and 1000 series products by offering femto

cell Wi-Fi coverage. This product is ideal for providing fill-in coverage in

conjunction with micro and pico level coverage that the MBW 2000 series

and MBW 1000 series offer.

The MBW 500 series comprises the MBW 510 Femto Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi

Base Station with an omni-directional, multi-radio, weather-proof design.

This design has been optimized for streetlight or utility pole Wi-Fi

applications. The MBW 510 is equipped with one 802.11b/g access radio

for femto cell access and coverage with a separate 802.11a radio for high-

performance mesh networking. Together with the MBW 2000 series and/or

MBW 1000 series, the GO Networks’ solutions provide a high-performing,

cost-effective Wi-Fi solution.

Key Product Features

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Cost-effective femto cellular-mesh Wi-Fi base station

Designed for simple, fast and economical deployment

Dual-radio design

o 802.11b/g access

o 802.11a for mesh networking

Multiple virtual APs with multiple BSSIDs

Advanced automatic mesh

Designed for streetlight, wall, or pole deployment

Support for all standard security scheme

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Organization of this Document

The GO MBW 510 Installation Guide for the Femto Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi

Base Station offers information and instructions for quickly installing and

configuring the MBW 510. The instructions and information are presented

in one volume as follows:

Introduction

Contains introductory information about the

MBW 510.

GO MBW 510

Presents a general description and overview of

the MBW 510 including content and safety

procedures.

Installation Process

Describes the installation process for the MBW

510.

Appendix A

Lists the acronyms that appear in the manual.

Appendix B

Details the wiring specifications.

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GO MBW 510

Femto Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi Base Station

MBW 510 Package Components

The MBW 510 package items are listed in Table 1:

DESCRIPTION REV QTY

Poll/Wall Mounting Kit Assembly 1.0 1

Connectors Kit for MBW 510 Package 1.0 1

MBW 510 unit 1.0 1

MBW 510 Access Antenna 2.4GHz 4dBi

Gain, Omni 1

802.11a 5Ghz 6dBi Omni Antenna

(Backhaul) 1

Table 1: MBW 510 Package Contents

Deployments of gateway devices connected by wire to an indoor

switch/router would include installation of a lightning protector. A lightning

protector is not supplied as part of the standard package. It can be

ordered from GO Networks as an accessory.

Specific installation may require different Power/Ethernet connections. See

Cable Connections for more details.

MBW 510 Safety Information

RF Exposure

The MBW 510, an outdoor access point, is compliant with the requirements

set forth in CFR 47 section 1.1307, addressing RF Exposure from radio

frequency devices as defined in OET Bulletin 65. The outdoor access point

antennas should be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 3

feet (1 meter) from humans.

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MBW 510 Lightning Protector

A lightning protector is required when the MBW 510 unit is installed in an

outdoor location and the Ethernet cable connects to an indoor network

device.

The purpose of the lightning protection is to protect people and equipment

located indoors from lightning that might strike the MBW 510 or its

outdoor cables. Therefore, the lightning protector device should be

installed indoors, as close as possible to the point where the cables enter

the building.

The lightning protector can also be installed outdoors, as long as the

cables that go from the lightning protector to the indoors are well

protected from lightning between the box and the building entrance.

Verify that you have shared grounding. GO Networks offers a lightning

protector that can be ordered separately.

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Information de sécurité pour MBW 510

Exposition aux fréquences RF

Le point d’accès extérieur MBW 510 est compatible avec la norme CFR 47

section 1.1307 concernant l’exposition aux appareils émetteurs de

fréquences radio RF définis par le Bulletin 65 de l’OET. Les antennes

doivent être installées à une distance minimum d’un mètre de personnes

humaines.

Paratonnerre pour MBW 510

Un paratonnerre est nécessaire lorsque le point d’accès MBW 510 est

installe à l’extérieur et lié à un network intérieur par un câble Ethernet.

La fonction du paratonnerre est de protéger les personnes et équipement

situés en intérieur des éclairs qui pourraient frapper le MBW 510 ou son

câble extérieur. Par conséquent, le paratonnerre doit être installé en

intérieur le plus près possible du point où le câble de liaison pénètre le

bâtiment.

Le paratonnerre peut aussi être installé en extérieur à la condition que les

câbles a l’intérieur du bâtiment soient protégés des éclairs entre le point

d‘accès et l’entrée du bâtiment

Vérifier que la prise de terre est partagée. GO Networks met a disposition

à la vente un paratonnerre.

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Installation

Installation Process

Installing the Femto Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi Base Station involves the

following steps:

Performing a Site Survey

Assembling and Mounting

Mounting the MBW 510 unit

Connecting the Antennas

Connecting the cables

Powering up the unit and configuring the software

Performing a Post-installation Testing Procedure to verify

connectivity and operation

Site Survey

Most wireless LANs include many access points installed in various

locations in an overlapping radio-cell pattern. It is important to carefully

identify each access point’s position and the assignment of its radio

channels. Therefore, a site survey becomes an essential first step before

physically deploying the MBW 510.

Installation of the access points requires a backhaul to interface the

corporate network or Internet. This backhaul connection can be a mesh

configuration, an Ethernet-wired connection, or a third-party solution.

When using any method other then a wired connection, keep in mind the

MBW 510 has to have a good reception on its backhaul side so it will not

limit the access-channel performance.

Conclude the site survey with a detailed plan of the MBW system

deployment. The system deployment plan should include MBW 510

mounting points and the routes for the power and backhaul cables.

Note: When mounting the MBW 510 on a pole (or wall mount), the pole

should be able to support four times the weight of the MBW 510, as

well as the wind loading created by the MBW 510.

Since the mounting structure itself is a potential source of

interference, the cell should be mounted with at least 4 feet of

clearance between the antennas and the mounting structure.

Assembling and Mounting

The universal mount is used to attach and secure the MBW 510 to a wall, a

streetlight arm, or a variety of poles.

The MBW 510 mounting consists of the following stages and should be

performed in the following order:

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Connect the MBW 510 unit to the brackets using the ‘L’ adaptor.

Secure the mounting brackets to a streetlight arm, wall, or pole.

Assemble the MBW 510 unit to the bracket.

Ground the MBW 510 unit.

Align the MBW 510 unit.

Mount the Antenna to the MBW 510 unit.

Table 2 lists the universal mount parts:

Item

No. Description Qty Picture

A Wall/Poll Bracket 1

B Clamping Bracket 1

C MBW 510 ‘L’ Adapter

Wall/Poll Mount 1

D Hex Bolt M8x70 2

E Hex Bolt M8 x25 1

F Hex Bolt M8x40 1

G Flat Washer M8 3

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Item

No. Description Qty Picture

H Spring Washer M8 4

I Nut M8 1

Table 2: Mounting Kit Part List

Hardware and Connectors Installation Tools

The following tools are required to mount the MBW 510 on a pole.

Description Picture

Combination Wrench (13 mm)

13 mm

Level

Table 3: Mounting Tools and Equipment

Note: All hardware and tools used for assembling and mounting the

MBW 510 are Metric.

To assemble the ‘L’ adaptor [C] to the MBW 510 unit:

Attach the ‘L’ adapter to the MBW 510 using an M8 x25 hex bolt [E],

a spring washer [H], and a flat washer [G], as illustrated in Figure 1.

•

L Adapter

Hex Bolt

Flat Washer

Spring Washer

Figure 1: Mount ‘L’ Assembly

Mounting Brackets

To secure the mounting brackets:

1. Select an optimal mounting location on the pole. Select the highest

mounting location with minimal obstacles to the antennas for

optimal performance.

NOTE: When mounting the MBW 510 on a pole, it should be

placed on a pole that can support four times the weight

of the MBW 510, as well as the wind loading created by

the MBW 510.

2. Installation of the mounting brackets to a streetlight arm or a pole

differs according to the width of the pole, as illustrated in Figure 2.

Narrow pole

1"-1.75" Normal pole

1.75"-3" Large pole,

greater than 3"

Figure 2: Pole Bracket Assembly

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3. For narrow poles (1”–1.75” diameter):

a) Place the two brackets, [A] and [B], around the pole at the

approximate height where you wish to place the unit. When

placing the clamping bracket [B], the small notch side should

be in contact with the pole.

b) Use two M8x70 hex bolts [D] and spring washers, insert them

through both brackets and tighten them around the pole so

that the two brackets are securely fastened.

4. For normal poles (1.75”–3” diameter):

a) Place the two brackets, [A] and [B], around the pole at the

approximate height where you wish to place the unit. When

placing the clamping bracket [B], the large notch side should

be in contact with the pole.

b) Use two M8x70 hex bolts [D] and spring washers [H], insert

them through both brackets and tighten them around the

pole so that the two brackets are securely fastened.

5. For poles larger than 3” in diameter:

a) The wall/poll bracket [A] and two 0.5" (13mm) wide stainless

steel hose clamps (not supplied with mounting kit) are used.

The hose clamps must be the appropriate size to fit around

the pole and bracket.

b) Open the each hose clamp by rotating the screw on the clamp

counterclockwise. There may be additional resistance just

before the clamp is completely open. This is normal and you

should continue rotating the screws until the clamps are open.

c) Insert the band of each clamp through both slots and over the

bracket [A].

d) Place the bracket [A] and hose clamps around the pole at the

approximate height where you wish to place the unit.

e) Close each clamp by reinserting the band under the screw

and rotate the screw clockwise.

f) Position the bracket in the appropriate location and tighten

the clamps around the pole so that the bracket is securely

fastened.

6. For wall mounting:

a) Fasten the wall/poll bracket [A] to the wall using four 3/16”

(5mm) bolts, as shown in Figure 3. Use the appropriate bolts

and fasteners, which is dependent on the material of the wall.

Wall-mounting bolts and fasteners are not supplied with the

mounting kit.

b) Place the wall/poll bracket [A] at the appropriate location

where you wish to place the unit. Using the four holes at the

corners of the bracket, mark the location where the fasteners

need to be installed.

c) Install the four fasteners in the wall.

d) Insert the four bolts through the bracket and securely fasten

the bracket to the wall.

Wall Mounting Holes

Figure 3: Bracket Wall Mounting

Mounting the MBW 510

To mount the MBW 510 unit:

1. After assembling the brackets, mount the MBW 510 unit on to the

bracket as shown in Figure 4. Use a flat washer [G], a spring washer

[H] and a nut [I].

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Flat Washer

Nut

Spring Washer

MBW 510

Figure 4: MBW 510 Unit Mounting

2. Once the MBW 510 unit is mounted, release the bolts slightly and

align the MBW 510 unit horizontally using the level, as shown in

Figure 5. When the unit is perfectly aligned, firmly close all bolts,

applying 120 inch-lbs of torque.

Figure 5: Aligning the MBW 510

Mounting the Antenna

The MBW 510 includes two antennas. One Wi-Fi antenna is used for user

access, which operate on the 2.4 GHz band, marked A2. One antenna is

used for the mesh networking connections, which operate on the 5 GHz

band, marked B2.

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To mount the antennas on the MBW 510:

1. Attach the 2.4 GHz band antenna to terminal A2 and screw the

antenna into place by hand. Rotate the antenna at its metallic base.

The antenna should rotate easily. Tighten the antenna by hand only.

Do not apply excessive force by using any tool, as this may damage

the unit.

2.4 GHz

Antennas

Terminal A2

Figure 6: 2.4 GHz Band Antennas Installation

2. Attach the 5 GHz band antenna to terminal B2. Tighten the antenna

by hand at its metallic base. The antenna should rotate easily. Do

not apply excessive force by using any tool, as this may damage the

unit.

5GHz

Antennas

Terminal

Figure 7: 5 GHz Band Antennas Installation

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Cable Connections

When the MBW 510 is properly aligned, the connecters are located at the

bottom of the unit.

Cable requirements are often unique to the location and deployment

topology of each installation. As a result of this limitation, the Ethernet and

grounding cables are not included in the installation kit.

The following cables are required to install the MBW 510 unit and should

be connected in the following order:

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Grounding Cable – Provides the necessary electrical safety

functions.

Ethernet Cable – Required only for MBW 510 units connected to a

wired network.

Power Cable – Supplies AC power to the MBW 510 unit. The

supplied AC power cable is designed to connect directly to a

photocell power adapter.

Table 4 lists the MBW 510 Connectors Kit parts:

Item

No. Description Qty

Picture

A Solderless

Ring Terminal 1

B Sealed RJ45

connector 1

Table 4: Mounting Kit Part List

Cable Installation Tools

The following special tools are required to install and connect cables related

to the MBW 510.

Description Picture

Slotted Screwdriver

1/8” (3mm) wide

Terminal Crimp Tool

RJ45 Crimp Tool

HT-210A

Volt Meter

Table 5: Cable Installation Tools and Equipment

Grounding Cable

Connect a grounding wire to the grounding screw at the bottom of the

MBW 510 unit. A 10 AWG grounding cable is required to ground the MBW

510 unit.

Figure 8: Grounding Connection

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To ground the MBW 510 unit:

1. Crimp the solderless ring terminal [A] contained in the MBW 510

Connectors Kit to the grounding cable.

2. Attach the solderless ring terminal [A] to the bottom of the MBW

510 unit using the grounding screw.

3. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a proper ground.

Note: Connect the 10 AWG grounding cable before connecting any other

cables. When removing the MBW 510, the grounding cable should be

the last cable removed.

Noter: Connecter la prise de terre 10 AWG avant de connecter tout autre

câble. Pendant la désinstallation du MBW 510, la prise de terre doit

être le dernier câble retiré.

Ethernet Connection

Ethernet connection is used for wired backhaul connection or an interface

to a third party wireless backhaul solution. Use outdoor rated CAT5

shielded cables or better. The outer diameter of the Ethernet cable should

be 4.8 – 7 mm. When using CAT5 shielded cables the cable can be up to

100 meters.

Following is a diagram explaining how the Ethernet cable should be

assembled prior to connecting it to the MBW 510 unit:

Figure 9: Ethernet Cable Connector

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Power Connection

The MBW 510 unit can be connected to an AC power source by one of

several methods. It can be connected directly to a power source or by

using an adapter to connect to the streetlight photocell (photo-control).

The MBW 510 unit can support input voltage of 100 to 240 VAC (50 to 60

Hz).

Note: Connect the grounding cable before connecting any other cables.

When removing the MBW 510, the grounding cable should be the

last cable removed.

Noter: Connecter la prise de terre 10 AWG avant de connecter tout autre

câble. Pendant la désinstallation du MBW 510, la prise de terre doit

être le dernier câble retiré.

To connect the AC power to the MBW 510 via the streetlight

photocell:

1. Check the input voltage to the streetlight photocell. The voltage

must be between 100 to 240 VAC. If yes, continue with this

procedure. Otherwise, use a different method for the power

connection.

2. Remove the streetlight photocell. Turn the photocell

counterclockwise and lift the photocell out of the socket.

3. Insert the Auxiliary Power Adapter in the socket of the photocell.

Note that one prong is larger than the other two. Align the larger

prong on the adapter with the larger slot in the socket. Insert the

Auxiliary Power Adapter into the socket and rotate the adapter

clockwise.

4. Insert the photocell into the Auxiliary Power Adapter. Align the

larger prong on the photocell with the larger slot in the socket on

top of the adapter. Insert the photocell into the socket and rotate

the photocell clockwise.

5. Connect the Auxiliary Power Adapter cable to the power connector

socket on the MBW 510.

6. After connecting the power, verify that the Power (PWR) LED is lit.

7. Check the photocell. Cover the photocell and verify that the

streetlight operates.

Computer Connection

Figure 10 illustrates the Ethernet cable connections used to connect the

MBW 510 to a notebook computer. This connection is typically used for the

initial configuration. For more information regarding the configuration, see

the GO MBW Configuration Guide. For more information regarding the

Ethernet cable, see Appendix B: Wiring Specifications.

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Figure 10: Connect and Access the MBW 510

MBW 510

Consol Port:

RJ45

Consol Port:

RJ45

Notebook PC

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Power Up and Software Configuration

The MBW 510 unit is normally mounted on a streetlight (pole or wall)

where it is inconvenient to configure. Therefore, it is recommended that

wireless communication be established to the unit prior to installation, so

that the unit can later be configured and monitored from the ground. To

verify communications when installing the MBW 510 unit, the Mesh-

Gateways must be installed and powered up first.

The LEDs on the MBW 510 unit indicate the status of communications

between the MBW 510 unit and the network. See Table 6 for more

information on the LED indicators.

When powering up a Mesh-Node, the BH LED should be lit to verify that

the MBW 510 unit’s wireless communication is connected. MBW 510 boot

time is about 2.5 minutes. The BH LED indicator will light up after the boot

is completed.

LED Function

PWR Green – There is power to the unit.

Unlit – There is no power to the unit.

ETH Green – When the LED is on, there is a communication connection.

When the LED is flashing, traffic is flowing though the MBW 510 unit.

Unlit – There is no communication connection.

Table 6: MBW 510 LED Indicators

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Appendix A: List of Acronyms

Acronym Explanation

802.11 A family of specifications related to wireless networking,

including: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.

AP Access Point. The hub of a wireless network. Wireless

clients connect to the access point, and traffic between

two clients must travel through the access point. Access

points are often abbreviated to AP

BH Backhaul

BSSID Broadcast Service Set Identifier

CPE Customer Premises Equipment.

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol which

enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to

clients so that the clients do not have to configure the IP

addresses manually.

EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol. A standard form of

generic messaging used in 802.1X.

ESSID EGOed Service Set Identifier

MBW Mobile Broadband Wireless

PMK Pairwise Master Key

SSID Service Set Identifier, a set of characters that give a

unique name to a WLAN.

TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

VLAN Virtual Local Access Network

WDS Wireless Distribution System

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Acronym Explanation

WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. An encryption system created to

prevent eavesdropping on wireless network traffic.

WLP Pico Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi Base Station (MBW 1100)

WLS Micro Cellular-Mesh Wi-Fi Sector Base Station

(MBW 2100)

WMG Wireless Media Gateway of the GO Networks MBW

solution. GO Media dedicated CPE.

WNC Wireless Network Controller of the GO Networks MBW

solution.

WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. A modern encryption system

created to prevent eavesdropping on wireless network

traffic. It is considered more secure than WEP.

WPA-EAP WPA-Extensible Authentication Protocol

WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared key

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Appendix B: Wiring Specifications

RJ-45-to-RJ-45

Straight Cable

Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin

Tx + 1 1

Tx - 2 2

Rx + 3 3

No connection 4 4

No connection 5 5

Rx - 6 6

No connection 7 7

No connection 8 8

Table 7: Computer Port Signaling and Cabling with a

RJ-45 Adapter for the MBW 510 Unit

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