Enterasys Networks RBT-1602 manual Connecting the Antenna Cables, Using the Female Pigtail

Connecting the Antenna Cables

Connecting the Antenna Cables

The cable configuration that you use to connect your RoamAbout AP to an outdoor antenna varies based on whether you use:

•A male or a female pigtail connector on your AP

•A Lightning Protector

The following sections show the various cable configurations.

Using the Female Pigtail

Figure 3‐19 and Figure 3‐20 show the cable configurations for using a female pigtail connector to connect an AP to an outdoor antenna.

Figure 3‐19 shows the configuration for using a Lightning Protector. Figure 3‐20 shows the configuration when not using a Lightning Protector. Table 3‐16 describes the configurations.

Figure 3-19 Female Pigtail Cable With Lightning Protector

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Figure 3-20 Female Pigtail Cable Without Lightning Protector

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Table 3-16 Female Pigtail Cable Configuration Components
#	Component		Connectors
1	RoamAbout pigtail connection (20-inch) - Female		• Reverse-SMA female connector to AP
			• Reverse-N Female to antenna
			Female connector housing and female
			center contact.
2	Lightning protector		Reverse-N Male on both ends
			Male connector housing and male center
			contact.
3	Low-loss antenna cable		Reverse-N Female on both ends
	(lengths of 20, 25, 50 or 75 feet)		Female connector housing and female
			center contact.
4	Outdoor antenna cable		Reverse-N Male
			Male connector housing and male center
			contact.

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