Mounting the Antenna

Note: Do not allow the top surface of the bracket to exceed the top of the mast.

8.After mounting the antenna, connect the antenna cables as described in Connecting the Antenna Cables” on page 3‐34.

Mounting On a Wall

Figure 3‐10 illustrates how to mount the RoamAbout 5.3 and 5.8 GHz omni‐directional antennas on a wall. Table 3‐9 lists the wall mounting components.

Figure 3-10 Wall Mounting the 5.3 and 5.8 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna

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Table 3-9 5.3 and 5.8 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna Wall Mounting Components

#Component

1Antenna (RBTES-AH-M10M) or (RBTES-AM-M10M)

2Mounting bracket

3Lock washer and hex nut for securing antenna to mount

4Screws for fastening bracket to wall

Note: The antenna kit does not include the screws required to fasten the bracket to wall.

To mount a 5.3 or 5.8 GHz omni‐directional antenna to a wall, perform the following steps:

1.Insert the connector end of the antenna through the large hole in the mounting bracket.

2.Insert the washer over the antenna connector end.

3.Thread the nut over the antenna connector end until the nut is finger tight.

4.Tighten the hex nut with a wrench.

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Enterasys Networks RBT-1602 manual Mounting On a Wall, # Component