Cabletron Systems 9033073 manual Connecting the Antenna Cable

Installing the Antenna

Connecting the Antenna Cable

6.Secure the metal mounting bracket (with antenna) to the mast using two hose-clamps.

Avoid overtightening each hose-clamp nut to avoid damage

!to the hose-clamp and/or antenna.

CAUTION

7.Connect the outdoor portion of the antenna cable (E) to the threaded portion of the antenna mounting base.

8.Proceed to Connecting the Antenna Cable.

Connecting the Antenna Cable

Once the antenna is properly installed, you can connect the antenna to the RoamAbout Access Point via the RoamAbout Lightning Protector.

1.Verify that the low-loss antenna cable is properly connected to the antenna.

2.Secure the antenna cable to the mast such that the cable connectors do not support the full weight of the cable.

3.Provide a drip-loop at the bottom of the cable just before it enters the building.

4.Connect the opposite end of the antenna cable to the RoamAbout Lightning Protector.

To avoid damage to the antenna cable and connectors, do

!not use tools to tighten cable connectors.

CAUTION

4-10 Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide