RadioFrame Networks Inc DH2 User Manual

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Method of Procedure 
Pre-Installation 
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RFN_3.1 Beta
 
3.2.1.2 Remote 
ACUs 
Remote ACUs are located in Telco rooms or other closets throughout the 
building. Any such location must be free of dust, wind, salt and liquids. All other 
operating environment specifications that apply to an ACU in the main rack also 
apply to a remote ACU. 
Remote ACUs must be mounted in a 19” EIA-standard compliant rack or 
equivalent. The racks for remote ACUs must be either floor or wall mounted. Any 
other mounting method is not approved, and could void the warranty on the 
product and other components in the RFS.  
The number and location of remote ACUs is determined by the number of RFUs 
required to provide coverage for the iDEN/802.11b RFS. 
3.2.1.3 RFUs 
The RadioFrame System is designed to simplify site planning. The RFS 
intentionally limits antenna coverage to a 100-foot radius (30.3 meters) or 
approximately 32,000 square feet (2,920 square meters). To determine the 
number of RFUs required to provide coverage, divide the desired area’s square 
footage by the RFS minimum coverage area (32,000). This determines the 
minimum number of RFUs. 
The capacity requirements of the site determine the number of iDEN 
RadioBlades and 802.11b RAPs that will be required. RFUs are mounted so that 
the antennas of the installed iDEN RadioBlades and 802.11b RAPs point to the 
ground. This orientation of the antennas must not be changed. 
The number and exact location of RFUs is determined by capacity and coverage 
requirements, as well as site considerations, such as mounting considerations, 
interior structures, and interference from macro systems. For more information 
on site planning considerations, refer to the RFN document, RF Planning Guide 
for RadioFrame iDEN Systems (P/N 990-1001-00)
3.2.1.4 LAN 
Connecting the RFS to the customer LAN requires only a single Ethernet cable 
from the NCU in the main rack to the customer’s LAN equipment (gateway, 
switch, router etc.). No other site considerations are required. 
3.3  Main Rack and Supporting Hardware 
Most communications equipment is mounted into standard 19” EIA racks or 
enclosed cabinets. Follow the rack and/or equipment manufacturer's instructions 
when installing equipment into racks or cabinets. 
For example: 
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All supplied bracing hardware shall be properly utilized.