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Connecting Antenna Cables
Figure 3-79
Table 3-14 Jack Pigtail Cable Components
Item
1
2
3
4
5
Cable Installation Guidelines
The cable should not be installed into tight positions, as bending or applying excessive force to the
connectors may damage the antenna cable. Always allow the cable to bend naturally around
corners.
The low-loss antenna cable must be secured along its complete length. Do not allow any part of
the cable to hang free. This is particularly important for cable parts that are installed outdoors. The
antenna cables and cable connectors are not designed to withstand excessive force:
•
Do not use connectors as cable grips to pull cable through raceways or conduits.
•
Do not use cable connectors to support the weight of the cable during or after installation.
•
Do not use tools to tighten connectors (finger-tighten only).
Connecting the Cables
Once the antenna is properly installed, you can connect the antenna to the Enterasys Wireless AP
via the lightning protector.
1.
Verify that the low-loss cable is properly connected to the antenna pigtail.
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Male Pigtail Cable without Lightning Protector
1
Component
Pigtail connection (50 cm) - Male
Low-loss antenna cable
(lengths of 6, 20, 25, 50 or 75 feet)
Note: Enterasys Networks does not recommend
using the 75 ft. cable due to the loss factor.
Lightning protector
Low-loss antenna cable
(lengths of 6, 20, 25, 50 or 75 feet)
Note: Enterasys Networks does not recommend
using the 75 ft. cable due to the loss factor.
Antenna Pigtail or Antenna Connector
4
5
• Right Angle MC Card to AP
• Reverse Polarity Type-N jack to
antenna
• Female body and male center contact
• Reverse Polarity Type-N plug on both
ends
• Male body and female center contact
• Reverse Polarity Type-N jack on both
ends
• Female body and male center contact
• Reverse Polarity Type-N plug on both
ends
• Male body and female center contact
• Reverse Polarity Type-N jack
• Female body and male center contact
Connectors
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