Motorola Canopy Backhaul Module - Manual (Page 8)

Backhaul User Manual Issue 3 Page 8 of 53
GETTING STARTED
WELCOME
Thank you for your purchase of a Motorola Canopy Backhaul module. This new technology is the
latest innovation in high speed wireless networking. Some of the Canopy system features are:
- Network speeds of 10/100 BaseT
- Small compact design
- No special set up on your PC.
INTENDED USE
This manual is intended to be used with Canopy software release version 3.x or greater. The
intended audience for this manual is system operators and equipment installers. Additional
information on new features in new releases is available in the Canopy Software Release Notes,
available on the Canopy web site at http://www.motorola.com/canopy.
Document Change History
New in Issue 3:
• AES product described, along with DES product
• 5.7 GHz ISM supports 6 channels (up from 4 with 5.7 GHz U-NII)
• 5.7 GHz ISM frequencies approved for use in Canada, as well as US
• Maximum power used by a Backhaul module increases to 9.1 watts
• Backhaul distances clarified – for 10 Mbps and 20 Mbps BHs; with and without
reflectors
• Shielded cables strongly recommended for all infrastructure cabling connecting APs,
BHs, and CMM
• MAC addresses of non-autosensing modules are listed (non-autosensing modules
require correct choice of straight-thru vs crossover cables)
New in Issue 2:
• Updated Notices section including European Community Notification, RF Exposure
Note, and Software License Terms and Conditions.
• Measurement units internationalized with metric as well as English units
• Currently shipping modules now auto-sense the Ethernet termination – either a
straight-thru or crossover RJ-45 cable can be used to connect to either a network
interface card or hub, switch, or router.
• Maximum distance for Backhaul now 35 miles (56 km)
• Specifications changed to reflect expanded lower temperature limit of -40°F (-40°C) for
all equipment.