Introducing RoamAbout Access Point 1-11
Optional Antennas
Optional Antennas
When the AP is configured to support wireless clients, you may need the Range
Extender antenna to improve signal quality when the PC Card in the AP is shielded.
In a LAN-to-LAN configuration, you may need to install out door antenn as, espe cially
when the APs are located in separate buildings.

Range Extender Anten na

The RoamAbout PC Card in the AP has two integrated antennas that perform best in
an open environment with as few obstacles as possible. Use the Range Extender
Antenna (Figure 1-4) to ensure optimal transmission and reception quality for
situations where the integr ated antennas are shielded, such as:
•The PC Card is close to metal s u rfa ces.
•The AP is installed in a hidden location, e.g. under a desk or inside a cabinet.
•Objects shield the P C Card.
You can connect the Ran ge Ex tend er a ntenna to t he P C Car d by i nser ting the conn ector
into the socket on the extended side of the PC card. To protect the socket from dust, it
is shielded with a cap. Remove this cap before you connect the antenna.
The Range Extender antenna has a mountin g bracket and a base f or vertic al positio ning
that allows you to place the antenna on t op o f a table or fil ing ca binet, or han g it on the
wall or ceiling.
NOTE
Many computer monitors support a degauss option. The electromagnetic
discharge that may occur when degaussing the monitor may cause damage to the
antenna. To avoid damage, do not pla ce t he Range Ext ender Ante nna on t op of, or
too close to, a monitor.