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This guide describes the requirements for the successful installation of the Enterasys Wireless
external antennas used in a wireless network. An Enterasys Wireless network consists of access
points, controllers, antennas, and associated accessories.
Intended Audience
The Enterasys Wireless external antennas must be installed by an antenna installation professional
who can determine, provide, and install the necessary support structure and grounding system.
The antenna installation professional should be licensed or certified in accordance with local
regulations.
This preface provides an overview of this guide and a brief summary of each chapter; defines the
conventions used in this document; and instructs how to obtain technical support from Enterasys
Networks. To locate information about various subjects in this guide, refer to the following table.
For information about...
Information for a sales engineer or site evaluator to determine
the type of outdoor equipment needed to satisfy the
customer's outdoor wireless requirements.
Information for an antenna installation professional and
network manager to determine where to place the APs and
lightening protection, and for an overview of cabling for the
AP.
Instructions for an antenna installation professional to set up,
install, and test the external antennas and cables.
Specifications and radiation patterns for antennas.
Specifications for the cables, pigtails, lightning protectors, and
attenuators.
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Riesgo Eléctrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes
Personal vorgenommen werden.
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About This Guide
Refer to ...
Chapter
1,
AP Site Preparation
Chapter
2,
AP Placement and
Configuration
Chapter
3,
Antenna Installation
Appendix
A,
Antenna Specifications
Appendix
B,
Accessory Specifications
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