PacketWave 600 Series

Quick Start Guide

The PacketWave 600 Series units enable two locations to be linked together over a wireless
broadband link. There are two models in the PacketWave 600 Series. For each link, the PacketWave
620 is the master (also refer to as the base station) and the PacketWave 610 is the slave (also refer to
as the subscriber unit). Although they have different hardware and software internally, they look the
same from outside except for the model number on the back panel. Each PacketWave 600 Series
equipment, consists of an Indoor Unit (bridge) and Outdoor Units (radio and antenna).
Installation of the Indoor Unit involves placing the unit in the desired location, connecting
radio/antenna and local Ethernet cables to the rear panel, and applying power. Power, and IF signals
to the radio unit are supplied, through the RG-6 coax Cables. A CAT5 E Ethernet control cable also
connects the indoor unit to the outdoor radio Unit.

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Connect the Master (PacketWave 620) and Slave (PacketWave 610) Units as shown in the diagram
below, then power up the units.

Note:

This is a sample, working configuration. Please allow sufficient time for every step to
complete successfully. Refer to the Aperto
Aperto Cables for Packetwave guide for the
recommended cables and termination.

Step 1:
The following steps will take you step-by-step
through the configuration of the Master and Slave
units using the AIM (Advanced Installation Tool).
Set your computers IP address to 192.168.1.20,
Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 via the Network
Icon in the Control Panel as shown to the right.
The default gateway setting is not necessary.

Step 2:
Start AIM on your PC to connect to the Master Unit.
The AIM software will appear on your screen with
Authentication highlighted. Click on Next. This will
take you to the next screen with Installation Option
highlighted. Make sure the Setup option is
selected, as shown on the right.

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Step 3:
Click on Next. The Configuration
Configuration Option Screen will
appear. The MAC Address will be automatically
retrieved Enter the center Frequency, IP address,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway (optional), and the
Link Distance in the appropriate fields as shown to
the right. When completed, click on Next.
Next

Step 4:
This will now take you through the P2P Installation status screen as show below. The P2P Installation
screen will configure, reset, and start the Master Unit. Once completed, you will see the Result option
screen specifying that Installation
Installation Successful!!! (Screen shown below). Click on Exit (This is a MUST).
MUST

Step 5:
Start AIM on your PC to connect to the Slave Unit.
The AIM software will appear on your screen with
Authentication highlighted. Click on Next.
Next This will
take you to the next screen with Installation Option
highlighted. Make sure the Setup option is
selected, as shown on the right.

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Step 6:
Click on Next. The Configuration Option Screen will
appear. The MAC Address will be automatically
retrieved. Enter the center Frequency, IP address
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway (optional), in
the appropriate fields as shown to the right.
When completed, click on Next.
Next

Note:

The center Frequency must match the one configured on the Master unit. The IP address must
be on the same subnet as the Master unit.

Step 7:
This will now take you through the P2P Installation status screen as shown below. The P2P Installation
screen will configure, reset, and start the Slave Unit. Once completed, you will see the Alignment
option screen. Check the View SNR box. This will display the Signal to Noise Ratio and Signal Strength
(Screen Shown Below). Align both Master and Slave unit antennas for the best power and SNR. This is
an iterative process. Click on Finish.
Finish

Note:

For the Signal Indicator, values greater than -87 dBm will work in QPSK. Values above -81
dBm will work at 16 QAM. For the SNR, values in the red area are not recommended. Values in
the yellow area are acceptable. Values in the green
green area are best. If you cannot maintain the
SNR or signal power in these ranges, try another frequency or higher gain antennas.

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The Slave unit will establish a link with the Master Unit, Pings, and runs a throughput test. Once
completed, you will see the Result option screen specifying that Installation Successful!!! (Screen
shown below). The screen will also display the results of the Ping and Throughput test. Click on Exit
(This is a MUST).
MUST

Indoor Unit Hardware Interfaces

Radio Mount Specifications

Pole Diameter
Wind Loading
Elevation
Azimuth
Torque
Torque

:1.5 to 1.91 inches

:38mm to 48mm
:125 MPH
:200 Km/h
:+45 and 35 Degrees
:360 Degrees
:16 in-Lbs For 38mm
:1.8 Nm For 38mm
:20 in-Lbs For 48mm
:2.26 Nm For 48mm

Cable Requirements

Outdoor Unit Hardware

Note:

Refer to the User Guide for Troubleshooting, Specifications, Event Reporting, Command Line
Interface and RF Signal Quality.

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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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