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Thank you for choosing
Maxiis for your wireless internet. Below are some simple instructions
for the placement and installation of your internet wireless equipment.
By following these instructions, you can avoid damage to the radio unit
and ensure fast and dependable service.
Step 1: Before installation, it is necessary to determine the
radio unit's location. Proper placement is critical to ensure optimum
radio range and performance. The radio needs to be installed at least
ten feet off the ground and have a clear line of site with the access
point. Obstructions such as trees or buildings will reduce or cause loss
of service. Generally, the higher the unit is placed, the better your
reception will be.
Step 2: After a location for the radio unit has been determined,
the method of securing the radio must be decided. Placement on a TV
tower or antenna mast is always a good choice. Maxiis can also furnish
an adjustable bracket that can be used to mount the radio on the roof or
side of the structure.
An arrow has been drawn
on the back of the radio to show which side of the unit should be placed
in the up position. It is important to ensure that this is done
correctly. Reduced signal will result if the radio is mounted
incorrectly. The internet cable should always feed from the bottom of
the white plastic cover on the back panel of the unit.
Point the radio unit
towards the access point and secure the bracket on the back panel to
your mount point. Normally, the radio unit does not require and tilt and
should remain perpendicular to the ground.
Step 3: Now that the radio has been mounted into position, it's
time to power the unit up. Only use the power adapter that came with
your radio unit and POE. If an incorrect power adapter is used it may
damage the unit and void your warranty. Plug the cable from the radio
unit into the POE socket marked with a black marker and labeled CPE.
Connect the supplied power adapter to the POE and plug it into a
standard 110 outlet.
Step 4: If the previous steps have been followed correctly, your
radio unit should now be powered and the power, radio and signal lights
on the back display should be lit. If no lights are illuminated on the
display, check to make sure that power and cables are connected properly
to the POE.
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Label |
Color |
Indicators |
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POWER |
Red |
On: Power to
radio
Off: No power
to radio |
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LAN |
Red |
On: Link to
computer or router
Flashing:
Traffic between computer or router and radio
Off: No link
between computer or router and radio |
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RADIO |
Red |
On: Link to
access point
Flashing:
Traffic between computer or router and access point
Off: No link
with access point |
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SIGNAL |
Amber |
Light up in
sequence to indicate signal strength |
Step 5: With the radio unit powered, now is
the time to make any alignment adjustments necessary to ensure optimum
signal strength. At this point the radio light should be lit and at
least some of the amber signal lights illuminated. If the radio light is
not on, check to make sure that the radio unit is pointed at the access
point and that the signal path is unobstructed. By making small
adjustment to the right or left, align the radio to light up as many
signal lights as possible.
Step 6: Now that the radio unit is properly
aligned, it is now time to connect your computer or router to the POE.
The supplied cable should run from the POE socket labeled PC int the
Ethernet port on the the back of the computer or the Internet port on
the back of the router. With this completed, the LAN light on the back
of the radio unit should now also be lit. Internet access should now be
available.
And
that's it. If problems should arise during any step of the installation
process, please feel free to contact our office at (815)452-2804.
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