Chapter 1: About This User Guide
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Avoidance of weather radars
The installer must be familiar with the requirements in FCC KDB 443999. Essentially, the installer must be
able to:
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Access the FCC database of weather radar location and channel frequencies.
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Use this information to correctly configure the product (using the UI) to avoid operation on
channels that must be avoided according to the guidelines that are contained in the KDB and
explained in detail in this user guide.
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In ETSI regions, the band 5600 MHz to 5650 MHz is reserved for the use of weather radars.
Ethernet networking skill
The installer must have the ability to configure IP addressing on a PC and to set up and control products
using a web browser interface.
Ethernet cabling types
Following are the recommended Ethernet cabling types for various APs which has Multi-gigabit capable
Ethernet ports:
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XV3-8 (5Gbps)
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XV2-2, XE3-4, and XV2-2T (2.5Gbps)
For 2.5Gbps, Cambium Networks recommends CAT6 cable or better to cover the 100m maximum cable
length runs. For shorter runs under about 30m, CAT5E cable is recommended. For high radio-frequency
electric fields environments, shielded CAT5E or CAT6 type cabling is recommended.
For 5Gbps, Cambium Networks recommends CAT6 for cable runs under about 50m and CAT6a for
lengths over 50m up to the maximum of 100m. Shielding cables should be used and the shielded
CAT6\CAT6a needs to be continuous from the AP to its Ethernet switch.
Pole or tower mount guidelines
If you need to install AP to a metal tower or pole, then in addition to the general protection requirements,
follow the below requirements:
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Ensure that the position of the equipment is lower than the top of the tower or its lightning air
terminal.
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Ensure that the metal tower or pole is correctly grounded.
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Install a grounding kit at the first point of contact (top), between the drop cable and the tower.
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Install a grounding kit at the bottom of the tower, near the vertical to horizontal transition point.
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If grounding kit is installed, ensure the grounding kit is bonded to the tower or
Tower Ground Bus Bar (TGB).
Connection examples of pole or tower installations are shown in below figure.
