Calix GigaSpire BLAST, Installation Manual

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Page 3: ...Mesh BLAST u4m Overview 12 Agency Listing 16 Site Preparation 18 Before you Begin 18 Introduction 19 Chapter 2 Installation 23 Installation Tips 23 Installation Variables 24 Unpacking the GigaSpire u...

Page 4: ...h Calix 4 Chapter 3 Final Set upand Testing 31 BLAST u4 u4m Reset Behavior 31 Powering the BLAST u4 u4m 33 Connecting to the Internet 34 LED States Power Off Boot up 35 LED States BLAST LED Status 35...

Page 5: ...its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency...

Page 6: ...this product near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimmingpool Use only the power cord indicated in this manual For external power sup...

Page 7: ...a Gigabit Ethernet link at the subscriber s premises to provide carrier class Wi Fi and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for customer multi media devices The BLAST u4 enables residential subscribers to re...

Page 8: ...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 systems can be connected to the GigaSpire BLAST...

Page 9: ...onnections Network Access Translation NAT public to private IPaddressing Configurable IP address schemes subnets static IPaddresses DNS server Bridge port assignment and data traffic mappings Port for...

Page 10: ...aged self configuration Air time fairness Dynamic Mesh load balancing band node steering interferencemanagement Self Healing diagnostics events 1 Gigabit Ethernet GE WAN interface 10 100 1000 BASE T E...

Page 11: ...sclosure except by written agreement with Calix 11 IGMP Fast Leaves Gateway Management CSC Calix Support Cloud TR 069 Local Home Gateway GUI access provisionable Remote WAN side GUI access Default use...

Page 12: ...connection to the GigaSpire When connected wirelessly the 5 0 GHz 802 11ax 2x2 radio acts as an access point AP to the end subscribers Stations STA The BLAST u4m enables subscriber self installs and...

Page 13: ...e 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 and net...

Page 14: ...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 this step is done d...

Page 15: ...sh load balancing band node steering interferencemanagement Self Healing diagnostics events One Gigabit Ethernet GE interface LAN orWAN Symmetrical 1 Gbps for residential IPTV and data services Multi...

Page 16: ...12 VDC 1 5 A DANGER Using non approved or incorrect power adapters can result in injury FCC WARNING These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations Operation is subject to the follo...

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Page 18: ...nections are to be internal connections only Outdoor connections are not allowed Before you Begin Before starting the installation process check that the following conditions are met Ensure the site p...

Page 19: ...orizontal table top configuration or can be wall mounted using the mounting holes molded into the back of the unit Powering Options By attaching to any 110 220 VAC power outlet using the supplied 12 V...

Page 20: ...en agreement with Calix 20 Tabletop or Wall Mount u4 8295 Reset GE WAN 10 100 1000 USB 2 0 Power Adapter Type A Power On Off G Ethernet LAN x2 10 100 1000 Tabletop or Wall Mount u4m 8294 Reset GE WAN...

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Page 23: ...ontents 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 Certain...

Page 24: ...GigaSpire BLAST u4 or Mesh BLAST u4m consider what additional services may be implemented Various access points are available on the back of the unit which may or may not be used Prior to determining...

Page 25: ...GigaSpire BLAST u4 or u4m is shipped individually 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...

Page 26: ...oprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix 26 Tabletop Mounting Dimensions Dimensions are shown here for your reference BLAST u4 u4m 5 0 12 7 cm 8292 1 5 4...

Page 27: ...considering tabletop mounting Due to component placement inside the chassis do not remove the rubber feet that are installed on the bottom of the unit Locate the GigaSpire BLAST on the desktop in a lo...

Page 28: ...anchors ifrequired 4 Thread the screws into the wall anchors and tighten leaving a gap of about 1 8 between the screw head and the and the back of the unit Wall Mount Screw Specifications 7 mm 20 mm...

Page 29: ...istance of the Wi Fi source If installing in a greenfield environment initial installation plan on placing the GigaSpire BLAST within 4 feet of the power supply As an alternative longer power cords ar...

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Page 31: ...asic reset reboot Restarts the router 2 Configuration reset Resets the RG configuration settings those visible to the subscriber Admin user in the EWI such as SSIDs LAN IP scope etc to defaults but re...

Page 32: ...e EWI Utilities Reboot Router reboots RG configuration andsubscriber s custom settings persist Subscriber Admin user has access to the EWI to invoke a soft reset All configuration information persists...

Page 33: ...es the powering of any GigaSpire BLAST 1 Locate the 12 VDC Power Adapter 2 Attach one end 2 pin barrel connector to the rear of the BLASTu4 u4m 3 Plug the other end into any available 110 220 VAC wall...

Page 34: ...le from its WAN port to another GigaSpire or wirelessly connect the two devices Additional Comments Once your GigaSpires LED turns BLUE you are connected to the upstream WAN modem At start up Wi Fi ra...

Page 35: ...softwarecan control the LED Off Cyan Cycles 1000 msec Boot up Failure Unit boot up has failed assuming softwarecan control the LED Off Red Cycles 800 msec LED States BLAST LEDStatus BLAST LED Status...

Page 36: ...way previous status If set up is not successful consult Error states under Smart Things Set up Error Flashing Red If Set up is not successful cycle red 500 msec continue flash for 30 secs then revert...

Page 37: ...0 msec Display Signal Strength Positioning Strength Display strength after any of the following conditions IP address obtained 1 Successful pairing completed 2 Re start completed and previous pairing...

Page 38: ...sheet If the mesh is connected via Ethernet connection if boot up successfully the light bar indication shall follow the Gateway status as described on the Light Bar tab in this spreadsheet After 60 s...

Page 39: ...w is a representative example of the template but should not be used as it is not scaled appropriately For additional information refer to Wall Mounting the u4 u4m on page 28 located in the Installati...

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