Chapter 3: Hardware Installation

Figure 3-9. Installing the external antenna.

2. Connect your antenna with the N-type connector on the top of the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender.

NOTES:

1.Before connecting the external antenna with the N-type connector to the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender, users should prepare the cable in advance, if needed.

2.While connecting the N-type connectors, users should be careful not to damage the connectors.

WARNING: Users MUST power off the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender first before connecting the external antenna to it. Do not switch from the built-in antenna to the external antenna from Web management without physically attaching the external antenna onto the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender. Otherwise, the Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender might be damaged.

3.5.4 Using the Grounding Wire

The Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender is shipped with a grounding wire. Properly ground the unit to protect against power surges.

1.Loosen and remove the metal O-ring on the N-type antenna connector.

2.Put the grounding wire into the connector and tighten it with the O-ring.

Figure 3-10. Connecting one end of the grounding wire.

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Black Box Wireless P-T-P Ethernet Extender, LWE100A-W1 Using the Grounding Wire, Connecting one end of the grounding wire
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