Cabletron Systems 9033073 manual Pre-InstallationChecklist, Overview of the Indoor Installation

Installation Guidelines

Pre-Installation Checklist

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 - LAN-to-LAN(same setting for each AP)

√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).

2-2 Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide