Cabletron Systems 9033073 Wall Side Mount, Antenna Mast Requirements, Installation Guidelines

Installation Guidelines

Overview of the Outdoor Installation

Wall (Side) Mount

A wall (side) mount allows for mounting an antenna (mast) on the side of a building or other structure. This provides a convenient mounting location when the roof overhang is not excessive and/or the location is high enough to provide a clear line of sight.

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When installing the RoamAbout 14-dBi Directional Antenna, you can mount the antenna directly to the wall, if the mounting location allows you to aim the antenna at the opposite end of the antenna link.

When installing the RoamAbout 7-dBi Omni-Directional Antenna, you must supply an antenna mast (and wall brackets for that mast).

Antenna Mast Requirements

To accommodate the RoamAbout antennas, the antenna mast must satisfy the following requirements:

1.The mast must be constructed of sturdy, weatherproof, noncorrosive material such as galvanized or stainless steel construction pipe.

2.Mast diameter should be between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and 42 mm (1.6 in.).

3.Antenna mast length must be sufficient to allow an antenna height at least 1.5 m (5 ft) above the roof peak. If the roof is metal, the antenna height should be a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) above the roof (see Chapter 3 - Determining Range & Clearance).

4.The mast or wall-bracket must be free from any substance that may prevent a good electrical connection with the antenna; for example, paint.

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