Calix GigaSpire BLAST U4, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...GigaSpire BLAST Installation Guide Model u4 u4m June 2021 Part 220 01192 Rev 10...

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Page 3: ...re Mesh BLAST u4m Overview 11 Agency Listing 15 Site Preparation 17 Before you Begin 18 Introduction 18 Chapter 2 Installation 21 Installation Tips 21 Installation Variables 22 Unpacking the GigaSpire...

Page 4: ...h Calix Chapter 3 Final Set up and Testing 29 GigaSpire BLAST u4 u4m Reset Behavior 29 Powering the GigaSpire BLAST u4 u4m 31 Connecting to the Internet 31 LED States Power Off Boot up 32 LED States G...

Page 5: ...or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regula...

Page 6: ...if not avoided ALERT Alert indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause damage to equipment or software loss of data or service interruption if not avoided IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When usi...

Page 7: ...ng on the roll the unit plays in the network The GigaSpire BLAST u4 is a premium smart home system that delivers the latest Wi Fi 6 certified technology 802 11ax The GigaSpire BLAST u4 uses a Gigabit...

Page 8: ...6 Mesh BLAST u4m With the BLAST u4 as the hub and the Mesh BLAST u4m as the satellite consumers can gain the entire home smart home experience For even higher mesh performance multiple GigaMesh syste...

Page 9: ...PoE and PPPoE network connections Network Access Translation NAT public to private IP addressing Configurable IP address schemes subnets static IP addresses DNS server Bridge port assignment and data...

Page 10: ...s Wi Fi Redundant Mesh Self Managed self configuration Air time fairness Dynamic Mesh load balancing band node steering interference management Self Healing diagnostics events 1 Gigabit Ethernet GE WA...

Page 11: ...BLAST u4m Wi Fi 6 backhaul allows communications service providers CSPs to deploy satellites with either a wired or wireless connection to the GigaSpire When connected wirelessly the 5 0 GHz 802 11ax...

Page 12: ...f service QoS as well as isolation between the services To ensure a seamless mobile streaming experience the software used by the GigaSpire and GigaMesh has been enhanced to support both band steering...

Page 13: ...S button on both the GigaMesh and the GigaSpire to pair the mesh network In addition built in signal strength indicator on the GigaMesh provides identification for the best placement location Once thi...

Page 14: ...Dynamic Mesh load balancing band node steering interference management Self Healing diagnostics events One Gigabit Ethernet GE interface LAN or WAN Symmetrical 1 Gbps for residential IPTV and data ser...

Page 15: ...tion These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations These limits are designed to provide reasonabl...

Page 16: ...USB 2 0 Type A RSS 247 IEEE 802 3 802 3AB 302 3U 802 11p 802 11Q EN 50564 FCC Part 15 407 NEC National Electrical Code CISPR 32 Class B Wi Fi Alliance Certified 802 11ax CISPR 22 RCM 8318 Radiated Emi...

Page 17: ...LAST device you need to consider the routing of the power adapter cord and Ethernet cable s if used Note It is critical that you maintain the proper airflow in and around the unit These devices are de...

Page 18: ...inside of the home Introduction This document describes the installation of the following GigaSpire BLAST u4 GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m The BLAST u4 u4m are designed to be placed in a horizontal table...

Page 19: ...19 Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix Tabletop or Wall Mount u4 Tabletop or Wall Mount u4m...

Page 20: ...20 Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix Power Supply 2 Pin...

Page 21: ...he contents of each box carefully as you receive them Components may not be located where you might expect them due to certain items being tested immediately before shipment About Wi Fi Placement Cert...

Page 22: ...e better the performance Installation Variables Before installing either device consider what additional services may be implemented Various access points are available on the back of the unit which m...

Page 23: ...idually in its own carton and contains the following 1 GigaSpire BLAST u4 or 1 GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m 1 Power Adapter interface cord wall wart 1 Safety and Regulatory Statements Guide 2 Product Iden...

Page 24: ...Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix Tabletop Mounting Dimensions Dimensions are shown here for your reference BLAST u4 u4m 5 0 12 7 cm 1 5 4 cm 82...

Page 25: ...letop Mounting the u4 u4m Any Calix GigaSpire BLAST u4 or u4m can be mounted flat on a tabletop Four 4 rubberized feet are pre installed on the bottom of the unit to provide a non skid surface when pl...

Page 26: ...parameters are persisted in memory For this reason if power is lost to the unit it will be re discovered on the network automatically without operator intervention To wall mount the GigaSpire BLAST u4...

Page 27: ...ice s standpoint keep the following in mind Calix recommends mounting the device as high as possible for Wi Fi performance reasons However this deployment scenario still mandates that an AC power outl...

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Page 29: ...s LAN IP scope etc to defaults but retains operator configured management settings those visible only to the Support user in the EWI such as ACS URL and SPID 3 Factory reset Resets the router and any...

Page 30: ...r Admin user has access to the EWI to invoke a soft reset All configuration information persists Device goes off line for 2 3 minutes while reboot process completes Configuration Reset Hardware Press...

Page 31: ...ue LED BLAST Power Connection 8397 Power Adapter LED Connecting to the Internet The method by which the GigaSpire BLAST u4 or GigaSpire Mesh BLAST u4m is deployed will impact the internet connection W...

Page 32: ...Fi Protocol supported 802 11a b n g ac ax Credentials Login and password printed on the product label in the gift box LED States Power Off Boot up Note For all LED sequences the BLAST u4 u4m incorpor...

Page 33: ...sh mode upon pressing the WPS a single time 3 seconds WPS is enabled The LED bar begins to flash 0 5 second green off and continues to do so for up to 120 seconds If the Gateway has also initialized W...

Page 34: ...successfully the light bar indication shall follow the Gateway status as described on the Light Bar tab in this spreadsheet After 60 seconds Cyan or Red or Off Lost Control plane but data plane is st...

Page 35: ...ple Wall Mount Drilling Template Drill Here 2 50 6 35 cm 1 14 2 9 cm Interface Side 220 01181 Wall Mount Drill Template for BLAST u4 BLAST u4m R10 Note Do not change scale of this template Dimensions...

Page 36: ...36 Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix...