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Table of Contents

Intended Audience ............................................................................................................................................ vii

Related Documents ......................................................................................................................................... viii

Getting Help ..................................................................................................................................................... viii

Conventions Used in This Guide .......................................................................................................................ix

Chapter 1: Site Preparation

Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations .............................................................................. 1-2

Determining the Antenna Locations ............................................................................................................... 1-3

Distances with Cables .............................................................................................................................. 1-3

Line of Sight ............................................................................................................................................. 1-5

Other Factors That Can Reduce Antenna Range .................................................................................... 1-7

Additional Location Requirements ........................................................................................................... 1-8

Antenna Models .............................................................................................................................................. 1-9

Cable Options ............................................................................................................................................... 1-11

Lightning Protector ....................................................................................................................................... 1-11

RoamAbout Pigtail Connection Options ....................................................................................................... 1-12

Contacting an Antenna Installation Company .............................................................................................. 1-13

Lightning Protection ............................................................................................................................... 1-13

Mounting Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 1-13

Line of Sight ........................................................................................................................................... 1-13

Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 1-14

Chapter 2: AP Placement and Configuration

Determining the Location of the AP ................................................................................................................ 2-1

Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point ..................................................................................... 2-2

RBT-4102 ................................................................................................................................................. 2-2

RBT-1602 ................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

Chapter 3: Antenna Installation

Installation Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Grounding System .......................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Lightning Protector Installation ....................................................................................................................... 3-4

Mounting the Antenna .................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Selecting a Mast ....................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Antenna Polarization ................................................................................................................................ 3-7

Mounting RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna ....................................... 3-8

Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Antenna ........................................................................ 3-10

Mounting on a Wide Mast ................................................................................................................. 3-10

Mounting On a Narrow Mast............................................................................................................. 3-12

Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Antenna .................................................................... 3-14

Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna (RBT-1602 only) ............ 3-16

Pole Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3-18

Solid Wall Installation ....................................................................................................................... 3-18

Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 7 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna ....................................... 3-19

Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 10 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna ....................................... 3-19

Mounting the RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 10.8 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna ............................ 3-19

Mounting the RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 14.5 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna .............................. 3-19

Mounting the RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 12.5 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna ............................ 3-19

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