NetComm IFWA-661 Bedienungsanleitung

Installation Guide

IFWA-661 - Outdoor Wireless Antenna

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Important Notice

This device, like any wireless device, operates using radio signals which cannot guarantee the transmission and

reception of data in all conditions. While the delay or loss of signal is rare, you should not rely solely on any

wireless device for emergency communications or otherwise use the device in situations where the interruption of

data connectivity could lead to death, personal injury, property damage, data loss, or other loss. NetComm

Wireless accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from errors or delays in transmission or

reception, or the failure of the NetComm Wireless IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna to transmit or receive such

data.

Safety and Hazards

Warning –Do not connect or disconnect cables or devices to or from the SIM card tray or Ethernet port in hazardous locations such as

those in which flammable gases or vapours may be present, but normally are confined within closed systems; are prevented from

accumulating by adequate ventilation; or the location is adjacent to a location from which ignitable concentrations might occasionally be

communicated.

NetComm Wireless Limited was acquired by Casa Systems, Inc. a Delaware company on 1 July 2019. The

information contained herein is proprietary to Casa Systems, Inc. No part of this document may be translated,

transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of Casa Systems, Inc.

Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of NetComm Wireless Limited or their respective owners.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Images shown may vary slightly from the actual product.

Note –This document is subject to change without notice.

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Document history

This document covers the following product:

NetComm Wireless IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna

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Contents 
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
Target audience....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
Prerequisites............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 
Product introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 
Physical dimensions and interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 8 
Physical dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 
Interfaces .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 
Installation considerations................................................................................................................................................... 10 
Installing the Outdoor Wireless Antenna............................................................................................................................. 11 
Determining the best location for the Outdoor Wireless Antenna.................................................................................................................... 11 
Assemble and attach the mounting bracket........................................................................................................................................................ 12 
Connect the Smart Antenna Tool to the Outdoor Wireless Antenna................................................................................................................ 14 
Perform the site survey .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 
Install mount on roof top....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 
Place the Outdoor Wireless Antenna on the pole .............................................................................................................................................. 17 
Assemble the Outdoor Wireless Antenna Power supply weather seal.............................................................................................................. 18 
Aligning the Outdoor Wireless Antenna ............................................................................................................................. 23 
Process flow (subject to change) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23 
Installation flow –Site survey ................................................................................................................................................................................ 36 
Installation flow - Post site survey ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36 
Connecting the Outdoor Wireless Antenna ........................................................................................................................ 49 
Grounding and power surges ............................................................................................................................................................................... 49 
Powering the Outdoor Wireless Antenna............................................................................................................................................................ 50 
Acronyms............................................................................................................................................................................ 51 
Appendix............................................................................................................................................................................ 52 
Inserting a SIM card............................................................................................................................................................................................... 52 
Using the Smart Antenna Tool.............................................................................................................................................................................. 54 
Quick Copy Items .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58 
Safety and product care...................................................................................................................................................... 59 
RF Exposure ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 
FCC Statement....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 
Electrical safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60 
Connection to a car ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 60 
Distraction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60 
Product handling ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60 
Faulty and damaged products.............................................................................................................................................................................. 61 
Interference ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 61 
Explosive environments......................................................................................................................................................................................... 62 

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Overview

Introduction

This document provides you with an overview of the installation process for the IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless

Antenna.

Target audience

This document is intended for system integrators or experienced hardware installers who understand

telecommunications terminology and concepts.

Prerequisites

Before continuing with the installation of your IFWA-661 router, please confirm that you have:

An electronic computing device with a working wireless network adapter and a web browser such as Internet

Explorer®, Mozilla Firefox® or Google Chrome™.

Read the entire Safety and product care section of this document and RF Exposure information.

Notation

The following symbols may be used in this document:

Note –This note contains useful information.

Important –This is important information that may require your attention.

Warning –This is a warning that may require immediate action in order to avoid damage or injury.

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Product introduction

Product overview

Rural and regional homes and businesses, remote commercial sites and metropolitan fringe districts located

beyond the reach of fixed line infrastructure rely on mobile networks to access broadband Internet.

Designed to optimise signal strength in weak signal areas, the Outdoor Wireless Antenna (OWA) is positioned on

the exterior of the premises to overcome distance limitations and geographical obstructions and deliver high-

speed LTE broadband connectivity to wired and wireless clients in the property via an indoor router.

Package contents

The NetComm Wireless IFWA-661 in-box contents include:

1 x NetComm Wireless IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna (also referred to as the IFWA, OWA and OA).

1 x Assembled mount bracket and hardware compatible with all DIRECTV 2” mounts

Accessories used in this solution (packaged separately):

1 x Antenna Power Supply (POE-03) –used to power the OWA during normal operation

1 x Smart Antenna Tool –used to power and provide a wireless interface to the OWA during installation

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm Wireless Support immediately. The

NetComm Wireless Support website can be found at: http://support.netcommwireless.com.

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Physical dimensions and interfaces

Physical dimensions

Below is a list of the physical dimensions of the IFWA-661.

Figure 1 –IFWA-661 Outdoor Wireless Antenna Dimensions

I F W A - 661 D I M E N S I O N S

Length

17.5” (445 mm)

Width

11.3” (287 mm)

Height

4.5” (113 mm)

Weight

~5.7lbs (~2.59 kg)

Table 1 - Device Dimensions

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Interfaces

Figure 2 –Interfaces

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D E S C R I P T I O N

Antenna panel

Includes 2 x pairs Cross polarised antennas

and GPS antenna

Smart Antenna Tool port

Connect the Smart Antenna Tool here

SIM hatch

Open the hatch to insert SIM here

Antenna Power Supply port (PoE)

Provides power and data connectivity to the

Outdoor Wireless Antenna with Ethernet

cable

Table 2 –Interfaces

Antenna panel

Smart Antenna Tool

port

SIM hatch

Antenna Power

Supply port (PoE)

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Installation considerations

As the Outdoor Wireless Antenna is aligned specifically for a property, please take note of the following when

installing the equipment:

After alignment, do not move, place anything in front of, or adjust the position of the Outdoor Wireless

Antenna since this will likely have a negative impact on the signal quality and performance of the wireless

service.

Keep trees and branches away from the Outdoor Wireless Antenna.

The equipment must be protected from running water, steam and excessive heat and must be installed

according to the guidelines in this document.

The Antenna Power Supply (POE-03) and Wi-Fi Gateway must be installed in a well-ventilated area and near

a dedicated power outlet which allows easy visibility of the indicator lights.

If an existing customer has carried out external construction work on the property, the antenna may need to

be re-aligned to ensure the installation is still operating at peak performance.

The Outdoor Wireless Antenna location is determined by radio frequency performance and it may not be

possible to relocate the antenna when moving to a new property. It is advised that a site survey be

conducted before initiating the installation process.

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