ExpWave 240B Secure Outdoor Ethernet Radio Link

Figure 2-3 Top view of ExpWave

The major interfacse on the top of EXPWAVE 240B is the RF antenna connector with special water proof. Table 2-2 describes the antenna connector.

Table 2-2 Antena connector of the top

Function

Label

Interface

Description

Antenna

 

N male RF connector with

Connecting to the outdoor antenna

special water proof

2. Antenna (Option)

There are three kinds of optional antenna used for ExpWave 240B.

A.Omni-directional antenna : This antenna is used in the point-to-two-points (PT2P) mode. The antenna is connected directly to the outdoor unit. The RF cable is not needed.

B.12dBi flat panel antenna : This antenna is used in the point-to-point (PTP) mode or PT2P mode. The antenna is connected to the outdoor unit through an RF cable.

C.16dBi flat panel antenna : This antenna is used in the point-to-point (PTP) mode or PT2P mode. The antenna is connected to the outdoor unit through an RF cable.

The appearance of the antennas is shown below.

Figure 2-4 Omni-directional Antenna

Figure 2-5 Back view of Flat Panel Antenna

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ZyXEL Communications 240B manual Antena connector of the top, Male RF connector with Connecting to the outdoor antenna

240B specifications

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