Installation Preparation

The following topics cover the materials and tools needed to install the GM01 Mesh Node, the operation of the LEDs, the unit’s interfaces, and the recommended location and environment required for best performance of the Mesh Node.

It will be required to know the location and beam direction of the Gateway antenna for the Mesh Node CPE antenna. Refer to Figure: Antennas used for Mesh Node Installation for the use of antennas required for this installation. For more detailed information refer to the Onyx Platform Mesh Node Application Note.

Antennas used for Mesh Node Installation

A Mesh Backhaul and Mesh AP antenna will be required for this installation. GXC will have recommended antennas based on your application. It is recommended that these antennas be obtained prior to installation.

NOTE: The Mesh Node is typically mounted on the same pole or wall as the Mesh AP, which can be a high power G501 Outdoor AP or a low power G101 Outdoor AP. Please refer to the GXC G501 Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide and GXC G101 Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide for detailed installation instructions for those units.

Pole Mounted GM01 Mesh Node & G501 Mesh AP with Antennas

Mesh Node – Accessory Kit

Each GM01 Mesh Node (P/N GXC-MEN-001) includes an Accessory Kit in the shipping box. The Accessory Kit contains the following components:

• Spliced Cable Assembly
• Weatherproof inline splice/cable joiner
• External Ethernet plug kit

Accessory Kit Components

Mesh Node – Mounting Kit

The Mounting Kit Components shown in Figure: Mesh Node Mounting Kit Components and described in Table: Mesh Node Mounting Kit Components are intended to provide identification of the mounting hardware included with the GXC Mesh Node. Verify that the parts illustrated in the drawing and described in the table are included with the Mesh Node Mounting Kit. The Mounting Kit is not included by default with the GM01 and must be ordered separately.

Mesh Node Mounting Kit Components

Mesh Node Mounting Kit Components

Item	QTY	Part No	Description
1	1	230001-00	Mesh Node PSU/Surge Suppressor Mounting Bracket
2	1	210048-00	Mesh Node Mounting Bracket
3	4	220035-00	Mesh Node Pole Mount Clamps
4	4	230040-00	90mm Long M8-1,25 Stainless Steel Hex Bolts
5	4	230105-00	120mm Long M8-1,25 Stainless Steel Hex Bolts
6	4	220036-00	M8 Stainless Steel Flat Washers
7	8	220038-00	M8-1,25 Stainless Steel Hex Flange Nuts
8	4	220056-00	16mm Long M8-1,25 Stainless Steel Hex Bolts
9	6	210040-00	8mm Long M4-0,7 Pan Head Stainless Steel External Star Sems Screws
10	4	230002-00	8mm Long M3-0,5 Stainless Steel Square-Cone Sems Screws
11	1	N/A	All fasteners and an installation drawing are provided in a reclosable bag

Installation Preparation – LEDs and Interfaces

GM01 LEDs

GM01 LEDs

LED	Color	Status	Description
PWR	Green	On	Power is on
PWR	Green	Off	No power
WiFi	Green	On	Wi-Fi Service is running
WiFi	Green	Off	Wi-Fi Service is not running
LINK	Green	On	Backhaul is connected
LINK	Green	Off	Backhaul is not connected

GM01 Interface Connectors

GM01 Interfaces

Interface	Connector	Cable Type	Connects to
±48VDC PWR	Female 3-Pin IP67 Latch/Lock Connector	3-Conductor 16 AWG	48VDC Power Supply via Waterproof Cable Joiner
CPE ANT0	Type-N Female	Type-N RF Patch Cable	Backhaul Antenna Input 0
CPE ANT1	Type-N Female	Type-N RF Patch Cable	Backhaul Antenna Input 1
ENET	RJ45	CAT6, 6A, 7 or higher	Access Point ETH Interface
SC ANT0	Type-N Female	Type-N RF Patch Cable	External Cellular Antenna Input 0
SC PORT0	Type-N Female	Type-N RF Patch Cable	Access Point ANT0
SC PORT1	Type-N Female	Type-N RF Patch Cable	Access Point ANT1
SC ANT1	Type-N Female	Type-N RF Patch Cable	External Cellular Antenna Input 1

Installation Preparation – Location and Environment

The GM01 Mesh Node can be installed on a pole or a wall. Because the Mesh Node is always co-located with a G501 or G101 AP, the requirements are the same as for the APs. For the best signal coverage, place the unit in an unobstructed location.

In addition to network planning, when determining where to place the GM01 Mesh Node, you need to consider the best location for signal coverage. Avoid locating the Mesh AP and Mesh Node in areas where there may be extreme temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, flames, explosives, or electromagnetic interference (e.g., large radar stations, transformer substations). Avoid areas prone to impounded water, soaking, leakage, or condensation.

The GM01 environmental specifications are listed in Table: Environmental Specifications.

Environmental Specifications

Item	Description
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +55°C, -40°F to +131°F
Storage Temperature	-45°C to +70°C, -49°F to +158°F
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Atmospheric Pressure	70 to 106 kPa

NOTE: Please see the GXC Mesh Node GM01 Spec Sheet for current detailed specifications.