Installation Guidelines
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before you install the RoamAbout antenna system, you must configure the communications link as follows:
RoamAbout Access Point (AP) Configuration:
√Bridge Mode -
√Remote Wireless MAC Address - MAC address of the wireless device at the remote AP
√Transmit Rate - same setting for each AP (typically Auto Rate)
√Channel Selection - same frequency setting for each AP
√Management Software - RoamAbout Access Point Manager V3.4 (minimum) installed on PC
√AP Firmware - Version 3.4 (minimum)
Refer to the RoamAbout Access Point User’s Guide for details about AP configuration.
Overview of the Indoor Installation
Figure 2-1 shows an overview of the hardware setup for the indoor installation. On each end of the wireless link you will need:
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A RoamAbout PC Card (A). Refer to Selecting the Right RoamAbout PC Card on page 2-3.
A RoamAbout Access Point (B).
The 50-cm RoamAbout Cable Assembly (C) to connect the RoamAbout PC Card (A) to the lightning protector (D).
A lightning protector (D) to protect your RoamAbout equipment from static discharge and transients that may be received from your antenna (see Figure C-1 on page C-6 for details).
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