Fortress Wireless Access Bridge: Installation
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2.4.4 Mast Mounting the Bridge
The Mast-Mounting Kit accommodates masts from 1.5" to 3" in
diameter.

To install the Mast-Mounting Kit:

1Position the Bridge at the desired position on the mast, with
the Bridge’s underside facing toward the mast and the front
panel facing down, as shown in Figure 2.4
2Sandwich the mast between the underside of the Bridge
and the mounting bracket, fitting the mast into the bracket’s
toothed cut-outs.
3Place a split lock washer on each of the two hex bolts,
sliding them down to the head of the bolt.
4Fit the bolts through the bolt holes in the mounting bracket
and then into the mounting holes in the underside of the
Bridge.
5Tighten the bolts securely, until the split lock washers are
flattened between the bolt heads and the mounting bracket.
Figure 2.4 Attaching the Mast-Mounting Bracket and Grounding Stud
2.4.5 Reconnecting the Bridge for Outdoor Operation
WARNING: To
comply with FCC
rules, antennas must be
professionally installed.
Improperly grounded
outdoor antennas pose a
particularly serious
safety hazard.
Review the Radio Frequency Safety Requirements (Section
2.2.4) before installing or operating Bridge radios.
1Connect the rear-panel grounding stud (shown in Figure
2.4) to protective earth ground with a 20 gauge (minimum)
cable.
2Connect a waterproof, standard 802.11a/b/g-capable
antenna with an N-type male connector to antenna port 1
(ANT1).
3Connect an antenna cable with a N-type male connector
between antenna port 2 (ANT2) and a high-gain