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Installing an outdoor
When installing an outdoor
•Locate the antenna on the external wall of the building.
Note: The antenna must be mounted on a vertical surface.
•Keep the outdoor
•Always install a surge protector between an outdoor omnidirectional antenna and a base station.
Note: The connector on the outdoor
Fit lightning protection to the antenna if appropriate. Refer to Installing a lightning surge arrestor (USA) on page 39.
Important points to remember:
• Do not install the external antenna or the lightning surge protector during an electrical storm.
•Always turn off the base station power before connecting the
•Always install the antenna at the cable entry point into the building.
•Connect the lightning surge protector to ground before connecting the
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