Mounting the Antenna
Mounting On a Mast
Figure 3‐9 illustrates how to mount the RoamAbout 5.3 and 5.8 GHz omni‐directional antennas on a mast. Table 3‐8 lists the mast mounting components.
Figure 3-9 Mast Mounting the 5.3 and 5.8 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna
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Table 3-8 5.3 and 5.8 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna Mast Mounting Components
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1 | Antenna |
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2 | Mounting bracket |
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3 | Lock washer and hex nut for securing antenna to mount |
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4 | Clamps |
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5 | Mast (user supplied) |
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To mount a 5.3 or 5.8 GHz omni‐directional antenna to a mast, perform the following steps:
1.Insert the connector end of the antenna through the large hole in the mounting bracket.
2.Insert the washer over the antenna connector end.
3.Thread the nut over the antenna connector end until the nut is finger tight.
4.Tighten the hex nut with a wrench.
5.Place each of the clamps into each of the notches on the sides of the bracket.
6.Place clamps over the top of the mast.
7.Align top of bracket with top of mast and tighten clamps to secure bracket to mast.