Cabletron Systems 9033073 manual Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna

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Installing the Antenna

Mounting the Antenna

Figure 4-2 Mounting the 14-dBi Antenna to a Wall

Direction of Maximum Signal

Backing Plate

Antenna Mounting Base

Flatwasher

Always place Flatwashers between nuts or bolts and Antenna Mounting Base!

Intermediate Plate (not included). Required when mounting antenna on a rough surface.

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CAUTION

Always use flatwashers between the mounting screws/nuts and the plastic antenna mounting base. Avoid overtightening the mounting screws/nuts to prevent damage to the antenna mounting base.

Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna

It is recommended that you mount the RoamAbout 7-dBi Omni- Directional antenna to a mast. Proceed as follows:

1. Verify that you have the following items:

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The RoamAbout 7-dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

A metal mounting bracket (included)

Two hose-clamps (included)

Nut and lockwasher (included)

A standard screwdriver or small wrench to tighten the nut on each hose-clamp

4-8	Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide

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Contents RoamAbout 802.11 Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Page RoamAbout 802.11 Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Page Regulatory Information CanadaOutdoor Antenna Installation Guide Getting Help Your email addressPage Table of Contents Determining Range & Clearance RoamAbout 14-dBi Directional Antenna Page About This Guide IntroductionWho Should Use This Guide Installation Guidelines Installing the AntennaOrganization of this Guide Introduction This ChapterAppendix C The Antenna Cabling System Appendix D Calculating Range & ClearanceRoamAbout Outdoor Kit Introduction Installing a RoamAbout Access Point Configuration and ManagementHardware Specifications Finding Additional InformationAdditional files on your diskettes Other Sources of InformationPage Installation Guidelines Site PrerequisitesPre-Installation Checklist Overview of the Indoor InstallationIndoor Installation Overview Selecting the Right RoamAbout PC CardRoamAbout PC Card Identification Installation Guidelines Placement of the RoamAbout Access Point Installation Guidelines Placement of the Lightning Protector Antenna Cable RouteInstallation Guidelines Overview of the Outdoor Installation Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket not included in kitAntenna Placement Potential Obstacles for a Directional Antenna Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket Tripod MountWall Side Mount Antenna Mast RequirementsGrounding System RoamAbout AntennasAntenna Polarization AP Manager Point-to-Point Diagnostics Screen Antenna AlignmentAntenna Cable Routing Before Climbing the Roof Page Determining Range Clearance Fresnel ZoneDetermining Range & Clearance Other Considerations Page Installing the Antenna Planning the Antenna InstallationSafety Precautions Electrical Hazard WarningsElectrical Hazard Warnings Installation Overview Mounting the Directional Antenna Mounting the AntennaMounting on a Mast Prevent damage to the plastic antenna mounting base Mounting on a Flat Surface Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna Mounting the 14-dBi Antenna to a WallMounting the Omni-Directional Antenna to a Mast Connecting the Antenna Cable Installing the Antenna Sealing the Cable Connectors RoamAbout 14-dBi Directional Antenna Contents of the Antenna BoxGeneral Description Table A-1 Specifications 14-dBi Directional Antenna RoamAbout 14-dBi Directional AntennaRoamAbout 7-dBi Omni Directional Antenna RoamAbout 7-dBi Omni-Directional Antenna Antenna Cabling System Selecting the Correct Connector TypeOutdoor Cabling Components Table C-1 Selecting the Correct N-Type Connector Antenna Cabling SystemOutdoor Cabling Components RoamAbout Cable Assembly Table C-2 Cable Assembly SpecificationsTable C-3 Lightning Protector Specifications RoamAbout Lightning ProtectorInstallation Figure C-1 Lightning Protector InstallationRoutine Maintenance Table C-4 Cable Specifications for the 6m 20 ft Antenna Low-Loss Antenna CableTable C-5 Cable Specifications for the 15m 50 ft Antenna Table C-6 Cable Specifications for the 22m 75 ft AntennaPage Calculating Range Clearance IntroductionDynamic Range Budget Table D-1 Dynamic Range FCC MBit/s Omni-Directional 7-dBiTable D-2 Dynamic Range ETSI. France & Japan Link speed versus Range Determine Line-of-Sight ClearanceTable D-3 Minimum Clearance for Maximum Range Dynamic Range Minimum Clearance Maximum RangeCalculating Range & Clearance Determine Typical Range Table D-4 Actual Clearance and Typical Range Which Antenna do You Need