Installation Guidelines
Overview of the Outdoor Installation
Environments with large reflective surfaces include:
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Buildings with
Crowded parking lots
Water or moist earth and moist vegetation
Above ground power/telephone lines
Seasonal factors that could have an effect on signal propagation may occur in the following situations:
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If there are lots of trees in the signal path, marginal communications during times of low foliage could fail at other times when foliage is high.
In subfreezing conditions, the communications link could fail if an antenna is exposed to ice buildup or covered with snow.
In these cases, consult your antenna installation contractor, or take other appropriate steps to maintain/optimize wireless performance.
Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket
Two examples of mounting an antenna include:
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Tripod Mount
Wall (Side) Mount
Tripod Mount
The tripod mount is used primarily on peaked and flat roofs. The antenna mast must be secured to the roof using 3 or 4 guy wires that are equally spaced around the mast. When the height of the antenna mast is more than 3 meters (10 ft), you are advised to use at least three guy wires for each 3 meter (10 ft) section of the mast.
Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide |
