Enterasys Networks RBT-1602 manual Contents

Contents
About This Guide
Intended Audience	vii
Related Documents	viii
Getting Help	viii
Conventions Used in This Guide	ix
Chapter 1: Site Preparation
Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations	1-2
Determining the Antenna Locations	1-3
Distances with Cables	1-3
Line of Sight	1-5
Other Factors That Can Reduce Antenna Range	1-7
Additional Location Requirements	1-8
Antenna Models	1-9
Cable Options	1-11
Lightning Protector	1-11
RoamAbout Pigtail Connection Options	1-12
Contacting an Antenna Installation Company	1-13
Lightning Protection	1-13
Mounting Requirements	1-13
Line of Sight	1-13
Installation Requirements	1-14
Chapter 2: AP Placement and Configuration
Determining the Location of the AP	2-1
Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point	2-2
RBT-4102	2-2
RBT-1602	2-4
Chapter 3: Antenna Installation
Installation Overview	3-2
Grounding System	3-3
Lightning Protector Installation	3-4
Mounting the Antenna	3-6
Selecting a Mast	3-6
Antenna Polarization	3-7
Mounting RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna	3-8
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Antenna	3-10
Mounting on a Wide Mast	3-10
Mounting On a Narrow Mast	3-12
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Antenna	3-14
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna (RBT-1602 only)	3-16
Pole Installation	3-18
Solid Wall Installation	3-18
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 7 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna	3-19
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 10 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna	3-19
Mounting the RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 10.8 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna	3-19
Mounting the RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 14.5 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna	3-19
Mounting the RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 12.5 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna	3-19

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