Precisely Aligning The Antenna - Gigaset SX682 WiMAX User Manual

Basic Setup Wizard
If you are using the outdoor antenna:
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The qualified electrician turns the antenna through 20° in the vertical axis. Then the
scan is repeated by clicking the Ok button.
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If necessary, the scan should be repeated with all possible antenna alignments.

Precisely aligning the antenna

Once you have established a radio connection to a WiMAX network, align your Gigaset
SX682 WiMAX or antenna precisely using the Basic Setup Wizard.
Take extra care to align the Gigaset SX682 WiMAX or outdoor antenna
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precisely. The better the connection quality, the faster your Internet con-
nection will be in the future.
To obtain precise alignment of the Gigaset SX682 WiMAX or antenna, turn it a little at a
time. If you use the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SX682 WiMAX, you can also move
the device a little at a time to optimise the reception quality.
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When a connection to a WiMAX network has been established, click Next to make
fine adjustments to the antenna.
The quality of the radio connection is represented graphically by a signal strength bar.
The longer the bar is, the better the radio connection. Try to obtain the best possible
radio connection setting.
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If you are using the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SX682 WiMAX:
Memorise the current location and alignment of your Gigaset SX682 WiMAX, so that
you can restore it if the connection is broken.
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If you are unable to check the display of the signal strength on the screen while
aligning the antenna:
Activate the Audible feedback option to obtain information about the signal
strength by means of beeps. The closer together the sequence of beeps, the better
the connection quality.
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