Line of Sight
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Determine the mounting location for the antenna.
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Ensure that the back of the antenna is clear.
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Ensure that remote and local antennas can see each other.
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Ensure that no obstacles are in the direct path or within the defined zone of the two sites.
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Consider whether any Radio Frequency (RF) interference is present.
Installation Requirements
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Determine the best location for the AP.
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Determine the length of cable required from the antenna to the AP.
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Ensure the location has an accessible Ethernet connection.
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Determine the distance between buildings.
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You may need to provide the following distances when contacting the antenna installation company.
Distance to Provide to Antenna Installation Company
Coverage area required (wireless infrastructure network
configuration):
Height of building A:
Height of building B:
All possible obstacles that can interfere with the defined
radius.
ExtremeWireless™ External Antenna with Wave 2
AP Site Preparation
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