D-Link DWL-1800B [2/77] Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Using this Guide...................................................................................1

1.2 System Description...............................................................................1

1.2.1 General.............................................................................................1

1.2.2 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1800 DWL-1800 Functional Description ......2

1.2.2.1 DWL-1800 (BU) Wireless Base Unit................................................2

1.2.2.2 DWL-1800(RB) Wireless Bridge .....................................................3

1.2.3 D-Link AirPremier DWL-1800 Compatibility and Standards ................3

2. Installation............................................................................................ 4

2.1 Packing List .........................................................................................4

2.2 Installation Overview............................................................................4

2.3 Outdoor Installation Considerations .......................................................5

2.3.1 Collocating DWL-1800 Outdoor Units................................................6

2.3.2 Site Selection Factors.........................................................................6

2.3.3 Rooftop Installation ...........................................................................7

2.3.4 Antennas for Outdoor Applications .....................................................7

2.3.5 Antenna Polarization..........................................................................8

2.3.6 Cell Size/Link Distance......................................................................8

2.3.7 Using Outdoor Range Tables..............................................................8

2.3.8 Precautions......................................................................................8

2.3.9 Compliance with Radio Regulations..................................................9

2.4 Installing the Outdoor Unit ....................................................................9

2.4.1 Connecting the Ground and Antenna Cables......................................11

2.4.2 Connecting the Indoor-to-Outdoor Cable ...........................................11

2.5 Installing the Indoor Unit ....................................................................12

2.5.1 Configuring Parameters....................................................................14

2.5.2 Antenna Alignment..........................................................................14

2.6 Verifying Correct Operation................................................................16

2.6.1 Verifying Correct Operation of the Indoor Unit..................................16

2.6.2 Verifying Correct Operation of the Outdoor Unit ...............................17

3. The DWL-1800 Configuration Utility................................................... 18

3.1 Installing and Running the Configuration Utility...................................19