Connecting Transceivers Over E1
E1 is a telecommunications standard whereby data and power are sent over Cat 5/6 or Fiber cable. E1 connections must have dedicated cabling as it is not possible to use network switches with this technology.
FreeSpeak II systems (1.9 and 2.4 GHz) can be connected to the Arcadia using E1 connectivity.
| Note: | You must not place E1 1.9 GHz and IP 1.9 GHz transceivers from the same system in the same RF zone. |
Transceivers can be connected directly to the Arcadia (up to two transceivers) or connected using FreeSpeak II splitters (up to 2 splitters, each hosting up to 5 transceivers so up to 10 transceivers in total).
Transceivers/splitters are connected to the Arcadia using connectors G and H. See Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators
| Note: | FreeSpeak II splitters can be connected using Fiber or Cat 5/6 cable. Configure the port in: CCM > Host > Wireless > FreeSpeak II (default = RJ45). |
| Note: | FreeSpeak Icon beltpacks require E1 transceiver firmware v.3 or higher. Before registering FreeSpeak Icon beltpacks, download and install the latest 1.9 GHz E1 transceiver firmware from the Clear-Com website. |
Example connection with a splitter
| Note: | The splitter connections are switched between RJ45 and Fiber routing using DIP switches inside the splitter. |
For more examples of connection options and how to set the DIP switches, see the FreeSpeak II Splitter Quick Start Guide available from the FreeSpeak II Knowledge Center.