Zhone SkyZhone 1604 Hardware Installation Manual

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SkyZhone 1604, 1404, 1204 Hardware Installation Guide 13Coverage areaWith the SkyZhone access point, there is no need to use Wi-Fi links forcommunication between stations. This eliminates issues associated withbuildings, trees, or hilly terrain that can impact node-to-node communicationsfor mesh access points.The SkyZhone access point uses 5dBi antennas that provide a 26-degree beam-width per antenna. Additionally, the three 2.4 GHz antennas are oriented toprovide complete coverage both horizontally and vertically. SkyZhone accesspoint’s signals extend up and down, and all around to minimize dead spots.MIMO (Multiple-In, Multiple-Out) technology maximizes the receive signalstrength from typical low-power 802.11b/g client devices and enables SkyZhoneto maintain a reliable link at distances more than 50% greater than non-MIMOsolutions.In Figure 1 on page 12, note that the 4.9 GHz 802.11a radio uses the bottom twoantennas and the 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g radio uses the top three antennas.The 2.4 GHz radio operates in the unlicensed ISM band and can be used for avariety of applications such as Internet Access, Voice over IP, Mobile Video, orEnterprise VPN.The 4.9 GHz radio operates in the licensed spectrum reserved for Public Safetyusers including city government, police, fire and EMT.SkyZhone featuresThe SkyZhone access points communicate with SkyZhone aggregators usingstandards-based SHDSL-EFM uplinks to transport data traffic between accesspoints and the Central Office or remote cabinet.After initial power up, the SkyZhone access point contacts the ACS Server,downloads the latest software, downloads the configuration file, and registersitself with the Network Management System (NMS) system.The SkyZhone access points’ dual-radio architecture provides 2.4GHz access forresidential and commercial applications while simultaneously providing 4.9GHzaccess for public safety applications, using industry standard IEEE 802.11 clientdevices.Remote configuration and troubleshooting is supported via SSH and HTTPS toSkyZhone access points through a separate management VLAN. In addition, aconsole port is provided for local access to the CLI.SkyZhone also includes a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port which provides forconnectivity from the SkyZhone access point to a video camera or otheraccessory.BondingThe SkyZhone access point supports Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) bondingon SHDSL lines. This bonding complies with the IEEE 802.3ah standard.Additional SHDSL lines can be added as your bandwidth needs increase. The