Ceragon FA4800 - FA4800 Link; Figure; Figure 1-7 Example Ofl; The Outdoor Unit (ODU)

FA4800 Link Chapter 1
FA4800 User Manual Release 1.9.40 1-6
FA4800 Link
The FA4800 point-to-point solution is a wireless communication link. Typically each side of
the link is comprised of an Outdoor Unit (ODU) and antenna and an Indoor Unit (IDU) or PoE
device as shown in Figure 1-7 below.
The link is managed by the SNMP-based FibeAir2000 Manager application.
The IDU and the ODU are connected by a CAT5e cable that carries the service traffic and
power.
Figure 1-7: Example of Link Architecture - System Components
The Outdoor Unit (ODU)
The ODU is the radio transceiver of the FA4800 system and is the main component of the sys-
tem. The ODU connects to an antenna that enables radio communication and can be
mounted on a pole or wall. The ODU connects to the IDU via a CAT5e cable.
ODUs are available in different frequencies and regulations in the ranges: 2.3-2.7GHz, 4.9-
6GHz.
The ODU comes in two different form factors as shown in Figure 1-8 below, depending on
the type of antenna:
• ODU with integrated 1ft flat panel antenna (Integrated Antenna ODU). This unit
contains both the ODU and antenna as a single unit housed in a weatherproof casing.
• ODU with a connector for an external antenna (Connectorized ODU). The unit is fit-
ted with an N-type connector. An external antenna can extend the range of the link,
and in some cases, may help to reduce environmental interferences.