Mako 4550
Quick Start Guide

Box Contents:

One (1) Mako 4550 device
Two (2) detachable 5GHz antennas
Two (2) detachable 2.4GHz antennas
One (1) PoE adapter
One (1) power cord
Two (2) pole mount straps
Two (2) mounting screw sets
One (1) mounting bracket
One (1) ground wire and screw set

You must have:

Ethernet cables
Broadband internet connectivity
An electrical power outlet

Options you may want:

A surge protector is recommended
An internet-connected device with a modern web browser for remote management

Important Safety Instructions

Avoiding Fire, Shock, Electrical Damage

Do not attempt to open the Mako device. There are no user-serviceable parts. Repairs may only be performed by accredited service personnel.

Observe all warnings affixed to this Mako device or its power supply.

Use surge protectors to mitigate interference and damage from lightning storms.

Keep out of reach of children. This device is not intended to come in contact with children.

Password Security

Protect your credentials. Do not write your password down or give it to anyone else, not even to Mako Support personnel or sanctioned Managed Service Providers. They will never ask for your password. On rare occasions the Mako ID may be requested. The Mako ID is printed on the back of each Mako device.

Professional Installation

Only allow qualified installation personnel with professional knowledge of RF technology and related regulations to install this device. Unqualified personnel must not attempt to install, relocate, reconfigure, or otherwise modify this device.

Use only approved antennas provided by Mako Networks. Non-approved antennas may produce unwanted, spurious, or excessive RF transmitting power, which may lead to violation of federal regulations, and are prohibited.

Orient device vertically with the installation angle of each antenna perpendicular to the ground. Failure to do so could lead to excessive output power and federal penalties.

Maintain a safe distance. This device must be installed where it can remain a minimum distance of 20 cm from any person under normal operating conditions.

Installed height must be above 2 meters.

Connecting Your Mako Device

1. Attach External Antennas

This Mako device comes with four antennas. Attach these antennas to the Mako device as shown. Screw the 5GHz antennas on to the connectors labeled “5GHz.” Screw the 2.4GHz antennas on to the connectors labeled “2.4GHz.”

2. Install Mounting Bracket

Mount the Mako device to either a wall or a pole using the provided mounting bracket and hardware.

Follow all Important Safety Instructions listed above when choosing a mounting location.

WALL MOUNT

Use the mounting screw set that contains the appropriate wall anchors for your wall material.

  1. Position MOUNTING BRACKET against wall and mark hole/slot of each of four mounting tabs.
  2. Drill a pilot hole at each mark and press an ANCHOR into each hole until flush with wall.
  3. Insert an ANCHOR SCREW through a mounting tab hole/slot, then drive it into the aligned ANCHOR.  Repeat for three remaining ANCHOR SCREWS.

POLE MOUNT

Use the top/bottom pair of slots to install on a vertical pole.

Use the left/right pair of slots to install on a horizontal pole.

  1. Thread open end of first POLE MOUNT STRAP through first slot on MOUNTING BRACKET.  Repeat with second POLE MOUNT STRAP using second slot on MOUNTING BRACKET.
  2. Position MOUNTING BRACKET against pole, then lock and tighten POLE MOUNT STRAPS around pole.

3. Install Mako Device

After securing the mounting bracket to either a wall or pole, mount the Mako device to the bracket and connect to ground.

  1. Attach ring terminal end of GROUND WIRE to MAKO DEVICE using GROUND SCREW.
  2. Remove SIDE SCREW from side hole of MAKO DEVICE.
  3. Hang MAKO DEVICE on mounting pins of MOUNTING BRACKET, then slide MAKO DEVICE left to lock in place.
  4. Insert SIDE SCREW through hole of MOUNTING BRACKET aligned with side hole of MAKO DEVICE, then drive SIDE SCREW back into side hole.
  5. Connect other end of GROUND WIRE to reliable ground.

4. Weatherproof Connection

This Mako device is designed for outdoor use with an IEC ingress protection code of IP67, which means it is rated as dustproof as well as waterproof for up to 30 minutes in freshwater at depths up to 1 meter.

Follow these steps to create a weatherproof (IP67) connection to the LAN (PoE) port.

  1. Unscrew CAP and remove SEAL assembly.
  2. Remove SEAL SPACER from SEAL CAGE, separating two SEAL SPACER pieces and central SPACER PLUG.
    NOTE: SPACER PLUG is not needed for operation and can be set aside.
  3. Feed your ETHERNET CABLE (not provided) through CAP and SEAL CAGE, then connect ETHERNET CABLE to LAN (PoE) interface on MAKO DEVICE.
  4. Snap two SEAL SPACER pieces together around ETHERNET CABLE between SEAL CAGE and MAKO DEVICE, then slide SEAL SPACER into SEAL CAGE.
  5. Position SEAL assembly next to MAKO DEVICE and screw on CAP tightly, taking care to align threads for optimal protection.

5. PoE Adapter Connection

Connect the Mako device to power and to your local network using the PoE adapter.

  1. Connect LAN (PoE) port on MAKO DEVICE to PoE port on PoE ADAPTER using Ethernet cable.
  2. Connect power port on  PoE ADAPTER to grounded electrical outlet using POWER CORD.
  3. Connect LAN port on PoE ADAPTER to your local network using another Ethernet cable.

6. Log In to the Mako CMS (Optional)

Your Mako device gets its configuration from the Mako Central Management System (CMS). Your Mako Networks reseller should have preconfigured a profile for your Mako device in the Mako CMS and should also have provided you with login credentials to access the Mako CMS to control and manage your Mako device.

The Mako CMS can be accessed by clicking the “Login” link at:

https://makonetworks.com/

In the Mako CMS, you can verify that important network settings are correct, such as your Wi-Fi and cellular configurations.

Regulatory Statements

FCC Compliance Notice

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Section 15.204(b) states that an approved “transmission system” must always be marketed as a complete system including the antenna.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

ISED Compliance Notice

ISED Canada Interference Statement
This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Caution:
For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits as appropriate;

Avertissement :
Pour les dispositifs munis d’antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée, selon le cas;

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à plus de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.

DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE
This radio transmitter [IC: 26963-4550] has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

UTILISATION DE L’ANTENNE DÉTACHABLE
Le présent émetteur radio [IC: 26963-4550] a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.

Type Gain Impedance Brand Manufacturer
2.4GHz Dipole 5.17dBi 50Ω Master Wave Technology Master Wave Technology
5GHz Dipole 5.17dBi 50Ω Master Wave Technology Master Wave Technology

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
Only allow qualified installation personnel with professional knowledge of RF technology and related regulations to install this device. Unqualified personnel must not attempt to install, relocate, reconfigure, or otherwise modify this device.

Use only approved antennas provided by Mako Networks. Non-approved antennas may produce unwanted, spurious, or excessive RF transmitting power, which may lead to violation of federal regulations, and are prohibited.

Orient device vertically with the installation angle of each antenna perpendicular to the ground. Failure to do so could lead to excessive output power and federal penalties.

Maintain a safe distance. This device must be installed where it can remain a minimum distance of 20 cm from any person under normal operating conditions.

Installed height must be above 2 meters.

INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE
Autorisez uniquement un personnel d’installation qualifié possédant une connaissance professionnelle de la technologie RF et des réglementations associées à installer cet appareil. Le personnel non qualifié ne doit pas tenter d’installer, de déplacer, de reconfigurer ou de modifier de toute autre manière cet appareil.

Utilisez uniquement les antennes approuvées fournies par Mako Networks. Les antennes non approuvées peuvent produire une puissance d’émission RF indésirable, parasite ou excessive, ce qui peut entraîner une violation des réglementations fédérales et sont interdites.

Orientez l’appareil verticalement avec l’angle d’installation de chaque antenne perpendiculaire au sol. Ne pas le faire pourrait entraîner une puissance de sortie excessive et des sanctions fédérales.

Maintenez une distance de sécurité. Cet appareil doit être installé à un endroit où il peut rester à une distance minimale de 20 cm de toute personne dans des conditions normales de fonctionnement.

La hauteur installée doit être supérieure à 2 mètres.

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