Cabletron Systems 9033073 manual Grounding System, RoamAbout Antennas

Installation Guidelines

Overview of the Outdoor Installation

Grounding System

WARNING

A properly-installed safety grounding system is necessary to protect your RoamAbout Outdoor installation from lightning strikes and static electricity build-up.

The grounding system must satisfy the following requirements:

1.The antenna mast, RoamAbout Access Point, and RoamAbout Lightning Protector must be connected to the same ground, using a low-resistance bonding conductor.

2.A good electrical connection must be made to one or more ground rods, using at least a 10AWG ground wire and noncorrosive hardware.

3.The grounding system must comply with electrical codes and safety standards that apply in your locality.

4.Have a qualified electrician verify that your RoamAbout Outdoor installation is properly grounded.

RoamAbout Antennas

The RoamAbout 14-dBi Directional Antenna is a Yagi antenna designed to provide high gain for your outdoor solution while still allowing for ease of use and installation.

The RoamAbout 7-dBi Omni-Directional Antenna is a vertical antenna designed to provide a wide-range radio beam.

Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide 2-15