Enterasys Networks RBT-1602 manual Routine Maintenance

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Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Point-to-Point Antenna Placement

Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Point-to-Point Antenna Placement

If an AP is connected to an outdoor directional antenna, the antenna must be pointed directly at the antenna for the other AP. A misaligned antenna can decrease the signal level or prevent communications. Aligning an omni‐directional antenna is less critical due to its wide radiation pattern. For optimal performance, make sure the antennas are properly aligned by using a pair of binoculars to point the antennas at each other.

Routine Maintenance

Routine maintenance is required for each RoamAbout Lightning Protector in your outdoor antenna installation. Maintenance involves replacing the Lightning Protector at some interval depending on the lightning/transient discharge activity in your area.

Note: Contact a local antenna installation company to determine the maintenance schedule for each RoamAbout Lightning Protector in your outdoor antenna installation.

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Contents RoamAbout Page Page Page Contents Figures Appendix a SpecificationsTables RBTES-L200 Intended Audience About This GuideGetting Help Related DocumentsSupport@enterasys.com Techpubs@enterasys.comFollowing conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used in This GuideConventions Used in This Guide About This Guide Site Preparation Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations Antennas for Wireless Network ConfigurationsWireless Network Description Antenna Type Configuration Signaling GHz Antenna Cables used Rate Throughput Miles Determining the Antenna LocationsDistances with Cables RBTES-AH-P23M/M0M GHz Antenna Cables used Signaling Throughput Miles RateFresnel Zone and Line of Sight Clearance Line of SightPotential Obstacles to Line of Sight not to scale Large Reflecting Surfaces Other Factors That Can Reduce Antenna RangeAdditional Location Requirements RBT-4102 Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Options Antenna ModelsRBT-4102 Indoor Only Antenna Option RBT-4102RBT-1602 Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Options RBT-1602Model Number Name Frequency Restrictions Lightning Protector Cable OptionsCable Options and Model Numbers Lightning ProtectorModel Number Description Cable Configuration RoamAbout Pigtail Connection OptionsPigtail Options Contacting an Antenna Installation Company Lightning ProtectionMounting Requirements Installation Requirements Determining the Location of the AP AP Placement and ConfigurationRBT-4102 Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access PointRBT-4102 Installation Components RBT-4102 to Antenna Installation ComponentsComponent # ComponentRBT-1602 RBT-1602 to Antenna Installation ComponentsRBT-1602 Installation Components Page Antenna Installation Installation Overview Grounding System Lightning Protector Installation Lightning Protector Installation Selecting a Mast Mounting the AntennaRoamAbout Antennas Mast Diameters Antenna Part Number Mast DiameterAntenna Polarization Mount Mounting the Antenna Mounting on a Wide Mast Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Antenna# Component Mounting On a Narrow Mast Mounting the Antenna Mounting Sector Panel Antenna Wide Mast Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Antenna# Component Mounting the Antenna RBT-1602 Antennas Solid Wall Installation Pole InstallationPart number RBTES‐BG‐S07120 Mounting On a Mast Mounting On a Wall Mounting the Antenna to a Wall Mounting the RoamAbout 5.8 GHz Panel AntennaAttaching the Antenna Bracket to the Antenna Mounting the Antenna to a Wall Attaching the Mast Brackets to the Antenna Bracket Mounting the Antenna to a MastMounting the Antenna Attaching the Bracket to the Antenna Mounting the 5.8 GHz Panel Antenna to the Mast Mounting the RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Antennas # Component External flap Screw and washer Using the Ceiling Mount Mounting the Antenna Connecting the Antenna Cables Using the Female PigtailComponent Connectors 21 Male Pigtail Cable With Lightning Protector Using The Male PigtailAntenna Cable Route Connecting the CablesRoutine Maintenance Page Specifications Specification Value Electrical Table A-1 2.4 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna SpecificationsMechanical MountingRoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Panel Antenna RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Antenna Environmental RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel AntennaRoamAbout 2.4 GHz 7 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 10 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna Part number RBTES‐AW‐S10180 Part number RBTES‐AW‐S12120 Part number RBTES‐AW‐S1460 RoamAbout 5.3 GHz 10db Omni-Directional Antenna Table A-10 5.3 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna SpecificationsTable A-11 5.8 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna Specifications Environmental TemperatureRoamAbout 5.8 GHz 10 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna RoamAbout 5.8 GHz Panel Antenna Table A-12 RoamAbout 5.8 GHz Panel Antenna SpecificationsSpecification Value Environmental RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Antenna Temperature To 75 C To 167F802.11a/b/g Range Extender Omni-Directional Antenna Specification ValueSpecification Value Mechanical Table A-15 Pigtail Connection SpecificationConnector Type RoamAbout Pigtail ConnectionLow-Loss Antenna Cable Table A-16 RBTES-L200 Cable SpecificationCable Loss Feet Table A-17 RBTES-L400 Cable SpecificationsTable A-18 RBTES-L600 Cable Specifications RoamAbout Lightning Protector Table A-19 Lightning Protector SpecificationsRoamAbout Lightning Protector Specifications

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