Cisco Systems 1300 Series manual Window Mounting, Multi-Function Mount

Chapter 3 Mounting and Alignment Overview

Mounting Hardware

Window Mounting

When a wireless link is deployed through a window, significant signal loss can be introduced by the window. Typical losses range from 5 to15 dB per window, depending upon the type of glass. You should take this extra loss into account when planning antenna gains and power settings. A thorough site survey is critical for deployments through windows.

For additional information on a window mounting bracket, refer to the following URL:

http://www.terrawave.com/BR1300

Multi-Function Mount

The multi-function mount provides a method for mounting the access point/bridge on a mast, tower, or

aroof mount and consists of two parts (see Figure 3-1):

•Access point/bridge bracket—attaches to the back of the unit

•Mast bracket—attaches to the mast, tower, or roof mount

The multi-function mount permits easy azimuth and elevation adjustments for bridge antenna alignment. The basic mounting procedure is shown below:

1.Mount the access point/bridge bracket to the mounting lugs on the access point/bridge.

2.Mount the mast bracket to the tower or mast using the supplied U-bolts or appropriately sized user-supplied U-bolts.

3.Suspend the access point/bridge on the mast bracket using the support pins.

4.Secure the access point/bridge bracket to the mast bracket using the supplied nuts, bolts, and washers (hand tighten).

5.Connect the dual-coax cable to the power injector dual-coax Ethernet ports (F-type connectors) on the access point/bridge.

Note You should securely tighten the cable connectors (15 to 20 inch-pounds) using a small wrench.

6.Connect the ground wire to the outdoor mounted access point/bridge using the supplied ground lug.

7.Connect the power cable to the power injector.

8.For bridge installations, align the antenna.

9.Tighten the nuts and bolts.

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide

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