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# G244 Hardware Installation Guide

## About This Guide

This guide walks through the physical installation of the G244 outdoor small cell: unboxing, connecting the GPS antenna, RF antenna, ground wire, and power, mounting the unit to a pole or wall. It's intended for field technicians and installation partners deploying G244 units on a GXC private 5G network.

{% hint style="danger" %}
**RF safety:** Maintain a minimum of **2 meters** clearance between the SCU2080 and any person while the unit is powered and transmitting.
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## What's in the Box

Each shipment contains one G244 and one accessory box.

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<p align="center"><strong>Accessory box contents</strong></p>

| Item                                        | Qty   |
| ------------------------------------------- | ----- |
| Power cord                                  | 1     |
| Waterproof cable gland (for Ethernet cable) | 1     |
| Handle                                      | 1     |
| Handle screws + nuts                        | 2 + 2 |
| GPS antenna                                 | 1     |
| Ground wire                                 | 1     |

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**Optional accessories** (ordered separately, depending on antenna configuration):

| Option                          | Contents                                                         |
| ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Option 1 — Omni coverage        | Omni antenna ×2, L-shaped antenna bracket ×2, RF cable ×2        |
| Option 2 — Directional coverage | Directional antenna ×1, antenna mounting bracket ×1, RF cable ×2 |

## Tools Required

Before starting, gather:

* Adjustable wrench
* Screwdriver
* Socket set
* Pliers
* Network cable stripping/crimping tool

## Installation Steps

Complete steps 1–5 on a bench before mounting the unit, then move to Mounting the Small Cell Section

### 1. Unpack the Unit

Open the shipping box and remove the G244 unit and the accessory box. Confirm the contents against the tables above before discarding any packaging.

### 2. Install the GPS Antenna

Thread the GPS antenna onto the GPS connector on top of the unit and hand-tighten.

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### 3. Connect the Power Cord and Ground Wire

Connect the power cord to the power input, then connect the ground wire to the grounding point on the underside of the unit.

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For outdoor deployments, the unit ships with a 3-meter 110V AC power cord that connects to a waterproof power box at the base of the installation. Route and seal this connection according to local electrical code.
{% endhint %}

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### 4. Connect the RF Antenna

Attach the RF cable to the antenna connection port on the unit, then connect the other end to the antenna.

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### 5. Install the Carry Handle

Align the handle with the screw holes on the side of the unit and secure it with the supplied screws and nuts.

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## Mounting the Small Cell and Omni Antennas

Choose pole mount or wall mount depending on the site.

### Pole Mount

1. Assemble the mounting bracket around the pole using the threaded rods, front and rear fixed frames, and washers. Extend the rods as needed for the pole diameter, then tighten evenly on both sides.

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2. Mount the G244 unit onto the assembled bracket, then complete the GPS antenna, RF antenna, and power connections as described in the steps above.

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### Wall Mount

Attach the wall mounting brackets to the sides of the unit, mark the drilling locations on the wall through the bracket holes, then drill and fasten the unit to the wall.

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## Installing the Omni Antenna Bracket and Cabling

### L-Shaped Antenna Bracket and Omni Antenna

After mounting the unit on a pole or wall:

1. Loosen the M6 screws on both sides of the unit. Align the L-shaped antenna bracket with the M6 screw holes and tighten to fix the bracket in place.
2. Secure the N-type connector of the RF cable to the L-shaped antenna bracket using the provided washer and nut.
3. Install the omni antenna, then connect the other end of the RF cable to the antenna port on the unit and tighten the connector securely as shown in the diagram below.

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### Fiber backhaul with Waterproof Gland

1. Disassemble the waterproof gland and feed the fiber cable through it.
2. Connect the fiber cable to the G244 port as shown below.
3. Reassemble the waterproof gland and lock it onto the unit to seal the connection.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port to the GXC network.

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### Ethernet Cable with Waterproof Gland

* Disassemble the waterproof gland and feed the ethernet cable through it.
* Connect the ethernet cable to the G244 port as shown below.
* Reassemble the waterproof gland and lock it onto the unit to seal the connection.
* Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port of the GM03 using the appropriate hardware.

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NOTE: This port is used as the connection port for the GM03 backhaul
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## Safety Warning

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To limit RF exposure, maintain a **minimum distance of 2 meters** between the SCU2080 and any person while the unit is installed and transmitting.
{% endhint %}

## Appendix A

### &#x20;Directional Antenna Installation

Use this option in place of the omni antenna when the site requires a focused coverage pattern. The directional (panel) antenna kit supports pole diameters from 1.5 in to 4.0 in and includes a back-plate bracket, wing nuts, spring washers, V-bolts, and hose clamps sized for the pole.

### Pole Mount

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Disconnect the omni antenna cables from the unit's RF antenna connectors and replace them with the directional antenna's cables.

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Assemble the antenna back-plate to the bracket panel, then clamp the assembly to the pole using the V-bolts (1.5–2.0 in pole) or hose clamps (2.0–4.0 in pole), matching the hardware to your pole diameter. The antenna's label should face the bottom-left.

The bracket allows the antenna tilt to be adjusted from +45° to −38° once installed.

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Completed Pole Mount Example

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### Wall Mount

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Disconnect the omni antenna cables from the unit's RF antenna connectors and replace them with the directional antenna's cables.

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As an alternative to pole clamping, the back-plate can be drilled directly to a wall. Drill four holes using the dimensions shown (70 mm / 2.76 in spacing) and secure with the plastic wall plugs and self-tapping screws.

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