WinLink™ 1000 System ComponentsWinLink User and Installation Guide Version 1.750 2-21O-PoESimilar to the PoE, with weatherproof casing and sealedconnectors that enables outdoor connectivity (a specialmounting kit is supplied for attachment to a mast).Figure 2-9: O-PoE UnitThe Outdoor Unit (ODU)The ODU is the radio transceiver of the WinLink system and is themain component of the system. The ODU connects to an antenna thatenables radio communication and can be mounted on a pole or wall.The ODU connects to the IDU via a CAT5e cable.ODUs are available in different frequencies and regulations in theranges: 2.3-2.7GHz, 4.9-5.95GHz.The ODU comes in two different form factors depending on the type ofantenna:• ODU with integrated 1ft flat panel antenna. This unitcontains both the ODU and antenna as a single unit housed in aweatherproof casing.• ODU with a connector for an external antenna. The unitis fitted with an N-type connector. An external antenna canextend the range of the link, and in some cases, may help toreduce environmental interferences.Various external antennas are available for the WinLink™ 1000operating frequencies.Figure 2-10: ODU with integrated antenna
