8
5.3.2
RTTT Avoidance and Other Channel Use Restrictions ........................................................ 40
5.4
4.9 GHz Specific Frequency Planning Considerations ......................................................... 40
5.4.1
Raster Considerations........................................................................................................... 40
5.4.2
Fixed Frequency Operation................................................................................................... 40
5.4.3
Transmit Power Reduction at the Band Edges ..................................................................... 41
5.5
5.4 GHz Specific Frequency Planning Considerations ......................................................... 41
5.5.1
Raster Considerations........................................................................................................... 41
5.5.2
Fixed Frequency Operation................................................................................................... 41
5.5.3
5.6
5.8GHz Specific Frequency Planning Considerations .......................................................... 42
5.6.1
Raster Considerations........................................................................................................... 42
5.6.2
Fixed Frequency Operation................................................................................................... 42
5.6.3
Transmit Power Reduction at the Band Edges ..................................................................... 42
5.7
Distance ................................................................................................................................ 43
5.8
Networking Information ......................................................................................................... 43
5.9
Lightning Protection............................................................................................................... 43
5.10
Electrical Requirements ........................................................................................................ 44
6
Site Planning........................................................................................................................ 45
6.1
Site Selection Criteria............................................................................................................ 45
6.1.1
ODU Site Selection ............................................................................................................... 45
6.1.2
PTP 400 Series Bridge PIDU Plus Site Selection................................................................. 45
6.1.3
Path Loss Considerations ..................................................................................................... 46
6.1.4
Aggregate Ethernet throughput rate versus maximum link loss ........................................... 46
7
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 49
7.1
Preparation............................................................................................................................ 49
7.2
Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................... 49
7.3
Tools Required ...................................................................................................................... 49
7.4
Installation Support................................................................................................................ 50
7.5
Legal Disclaimer.................................................................................................................... 50
7.6
Mounting the ODUs............................................................................................................... 50
7.7
Connecting Up....................................................................................................................... 52
7.7.1
Preparing The Cable — RJ45 connections........................................................................... 52
7.7.2
Making the Connection at the ODU ...................................................................................... 54
7.7.3
Routing the Cable.................................................................................................................. 55
7.7.4
Fitting A Surge Arrestor......................................................................................................... 55
7.7.5
Grounding the Installation ..................................................................................................... 56
