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2. Attach the antenna to a horizontal or vertical mast
in one of two ways:
If you cannot reach a free end of the mast, remove
the outer half of the bracket, position the mast
between the two long bolts and re-install the
bracket half. Tighten the bracket using a 5/8" (16
mm) flat washer, locking washer, and hex nut on
each bolt.
If a free end the mast is accessible, loosen the outer
half of the bracket and slide the antenna onto the
mast. Tighten the bracket using a flat washer,
locking washer, and large hex nut on each bolt.
The illustration at the right, shows a vertical mast
installation.
Connecting the Antenna to the
AP170
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AP170 5-GHz Directional Antenna Installation Guide
Use two 50-Ohm outdoor antenna cables with N-Male connectors on
each end to connect the antenna to the AP170, as shown in the
illustration at the left. The optimum distance between the devices
should be approximately 3 feet (one meter). If there is too much space
between the devices, the signal will degrade. It is not necessary to
ground the antenna.
You can use 2.4-GHz antennas in addition to the 5-GHz
directional antennas. Always install a 50-Ohm load terminator
on any unused antenna connector.
Aligning the Antenna
Two people are required to test the elevation and alignment for
maximum signal strength. While one person takes readings on an RF test
meter, the second person makes adjustments as necessary by loosening
the hex nut on the mounting bracket and tilting the antenna chassis.
Use the angle markings on the bracket as guidelines, as shown in the
illustration below.
Mast
Bracket
Loosen hex nut to
tilt antenna
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