Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation
About This Book
This Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set up an outdoor antenna with the 5054,
See Tsunami MP.11 Recommended 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Antennas for a list of and specifications for antennas
you can use with the 5054,
WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE
The installation of outdoor wireless links requires technical expertise. At the very least, you should be able to:
•Install and configure the network components, such as the radio hardware.
•Understand, or have a working knowledge of, installation procedures for network operating systems using Microsoft Windows.
•Mount the outdoor antenna and surge arrestor. Antenna installation must be provided by professional installers.
WARNING!
The outdoor antennas to be used with these products are intended for mounting on an antenna tower, on a roof, or on the side of a building. Installation is not to be attempted by someone not trained or experienced in this type of work. The antenna must be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician or by a qualified antenna installation service. The site prerequisites must be checked by a person familiar with the national electrical code and with other regulations governing this type of installation.
As radio regulations differ between the various worldwide countries, it may be that not all of the outdoor solutions described in this manual are allowed in the country in which you plan to install this equipment.
Local radio regulations or legislation may impose restrictions on the use of specific combinations of:
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•Radio channels selected at the radios that are connected to specific outdoor antennas
Note: A basic rule for selecting a combination of cables and antennas is that no combination is allowed unless explicitly approved in this Antenna Installation Guide. Therefore, always use Tsunami MP.11 Recommended Antennas in combination with “Chapter 2. Determining Range and Clearance” to select the correct type of antenna equipment and to inform your antenna installer and LAN administrator about the impact of regulatory constraints on their job or activities.
CAUTION At all times, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that an outdoor antenna installation complies with local radio regulations.1 The customer must verify that:
The antenna installer is aware of these regulations
The correct cable type and surge arrestor have been used, according to the instructions described in this document
Proxim Wireless Corporation and its resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.
1In case you are not certain about the regulations that apply in your country, consult your local Proxim Wireless Corporation Sales Office.
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