Airlink101 LX60 Hardware User's Manual page 15

The LX60 has two SMA female antenna connectors:
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The AirLink LX60 with Wi-Fi + GNSS also has:
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For regulatory requirements concerning antennas, see
page 57.
Note: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in
more complex installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/or multiple connec-
tions), you must follow the maximum dBi gain guidelines specified by the radio communications
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, or your country's
regulatory body.
To install the antennas:
1. Connect the cellular antenna to the SMA cellular antenna connector.
2. Connect a second antenna to the SMA diversity antenna connector.
3. If used, connect a GNSS antenna to the SMA GNSS antenna connector.
4. For Wi-Fi-capable routers, connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the SMA Wi-Fi connector.
Note: If the antennas are located away from the router, keep the cables as short as possible to
prevent the loss of antenna gain. Route the cables so that they are protected from damage and will
not be snagged or pulled on. There should be no binding or sharp corners in the cable routing.
Excess cabling should be bundled and tied off. Make sure the cables are secured so their weight
will not loosen the connectors from the router over time. In vehicle installations, separate antenna,
data, and power cables from other wiring.
Rev. 2 June 2021
Cellular antenna connector: Primary receive and transmit antenna connector
Cellular Diversity antenna connector: LTE MIMO and 3G Diversity
One GNSS antenna connector
One reverse polarity SMA male connector for the Wi-Fi antenna.
Sierra Wireless recommends cabling out the antenna.
The LX60 supports 2.4 GHz (2400–2500 MHz) and 5GHz
(4900–5900 MHz) Wi-Fi bands.
Note: Take extra care when attaching the antennas to the SMA connectors. Finger tight
(approximately 0.6–0.8 Nm 5–7 in-lb.) is sufficient and the max torque should not go beyond
1.1 Nm (10 in-lb.).
Mount the cellular antenna so there is at least 20 cm between the antenna and the
user or bystander.
For 3G networks, the second antenna operates as a diversity antenna, providing a
second receive path.
For 4G networks, the second antenna operates as a MIMO antenna, providing a sec-
ond receive path and a second transmit path.
Mount the GNSS antenna where it has a good view of the sky (at least 90º).
Maximum Antenna Gain
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