Antenna Alignment; Connector Type - ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-5000 Quick Installation Manual

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4.8.1

Antenna Alignment

For optimal performance of your wireless link, make sure that the antennas are properly aligned (facing one

another "eye-to-eye"). To align the antennas:

Use a pair of binoculars and/or a map of the area and compass to point the antennas to one another.

Optimize antenna alignment if required, by making small modifications in the antenna orientation.

Alternatively, consult a professional antenna installation service to optimize the antenna alignment.

Omni-directional antennas are characterized by a wide radiation pattern. Therefore alignment of this type of

antennas is less critical than for directional antennas.

For omni-directional antennas mounted on a table, desk, and so on, point the antenna up. For omni-

directional antennas mounted on a wall or ceiling, point the antenna down. For a single AP application,

place omni-directional antennas as close to the center of the coverage area as possible.

For directional antennas, point the antenna in the direction of the desired coverage area.

The ZyAIR is equipped with a Reverse Polarity-N type jack, so it will work with any 2.4GHz wireless

antenna with a Reverse Polarity-N type connection.

Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connector

The outdoor Router/Bridge antenna cabling systems can be identified by Reverse

For more information on antennae, see the User's Guide appendix.

ZyAIR B-5000 Quick Installation Guide

Polarity-N connectors (pictured in following)

Figure 19 – Antenna Connectors

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