Mounting the Antenna

Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna (RBT-1602 only)

You can mount the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi sector panel antenna (part number RBTES‐BG‐S06180) to a pole or a solid wall.

Caution: The external antenna must be installed at least 20-cm from the access point.

Caution: Installation of external antennas must be performed by qualified service personnel only.

Caution: On 802.11a antennas, the metal plate attached to the back of the antenna is a reflector plate. The reflector plate is required for antenna operation. Do not reverse or remove this plate.

This section also applies to the following RBT‐1602 antennas:

RoamAbout 2.4 GHz, 7 dBi, 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna. Part number: RBTES‐BG‐S07120

RoamAbout 2.4 GHz, 10 dBi, 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna. Part number: RBTES‐BG‐S1060

RoamAbout 5.1‐5.9 GHz, 10.8 dBi, 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna. Part number: RBTES‐AW‐S10180

RoamAbout 5.1‐5.9 GHz, 14.5 dBi, 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna. Part number: RBTES‐AW‐S1460

RoamAbout 5.1‐5.9 GHz, 12.5 dBi, 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna. Part number: RBTES‐AW‐S12120

The RoamAbout sector panel antennas, and the kit shipped with each antenna, are shown in Figure 3‐7.

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Enterasys Networks RBT-1602 manual Mounting the Antenna