Installing The Solar Shield - D-Link DWR-500 Quick Installation Manual

Installing the Solar Shield

As the DWR-500 is usually installed outdoors, the solar shield is provided for weather protection. It is highly
recommended that the solar shield be used for outdoor installations.
Locate the parts from the package as shown in Figure 7.
Solar shield disperses heat from sunlight and prevent DWR-500 from overheating.
Figure 7. Eight Screws (item 1), installation bracket (item 2), solar shield (item 3) and DWR-500
With the screws provided, place the installation bracket (item 2) onto the solar shield (item 3). Secure the
installation bracket with the screws and nuts as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Tighten the nuts to secure the installation bracket
There are 2 ways to secure the installation bracket. This is dependent on the direction of the mast. If the
mast is horizontal, secure the installation bracket (item 2) as shown on the left in Figure 9. If the mast is
vertical, secure the installation bracket (item 2) as shown on the right in Figure 9.
Figure 9. Secure the solar shield mast mount to solar shield
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