Installing the Antenna

Planning the Antenna Installation

Installation Overview

NOTE

Refer to Appendix C to identify antenna installation components.

The installation process is summarized in the following steps:

1.Make sure the AP’s are configured as specified in the Pre- Installation Checklist on page 2-2.

2.Verify that the antenna support structure is connected to the grounding system.

3.Connect the exposed metal connectors of the low-loss antenna cable to the grounding system.

4.Mount the antenna to the support structure, following the guidelines as described for your antenna:

Mounting the Directional Antenna on page 4-5.

Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna on page 4-8.

5.Connect the antenna cable to the antenna.

6.Route the antenna cable to the RoamAbout Lightning Protector which has been installed indoors.

7.Connect the antenna cable to the Lightning Protector.

8.Connect the Cable Assembly to the Lightning Protector.

9.

WARNING

Connect the opposite end of the Cable Assembly to the connector in the extended part of the RoamAbout PC Card.

When you remove or relocate the antenna, follow the Safety Precautions described on page 4-2, and perform the steps above in reverse order.

10.Run the AP Manager Point-to-Point Diagnostics program to aim the antenna and verify optimal placement.

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Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide

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Cabletron Systems 9033073 manual Installation Overview