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Hardware Installation
Placement
The best location for the Altitude 300-2 is at the center of the wireless coverage area within line of sight
of as many wireless devices as possible. In general, the higher the wireless port is placed, the better the
overall performance. The Altitude 300-2 and its mounting hardware are designed for installation in a
variety of places inside a building. Select the installation site to conform to RF performance, aesthetics,
convenience criteria.
WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2 must be used in settings that meet the environmental specifications. It is not
designed for outdoor use.
Mounting Below a Hard Ceiling
The Altitude 300-2 can be installed underneath a hard ceiling with wall anchors used to mount the
bracket.
Select the orientation for the bracket, keeping in mind that the integrated antennas are on the side and
to the back of the Altitude 300-2i. Use the bracket as a template to mark the holes on the ceiling. For
each of the four plastic anchors supplied with the unit, drill 4.8 mm (3/16"} pilot holes, 24.5 mm (1")
deep. If wall anchors are not being used drill 3.2 mm (1/8") holes, 25.4 mm (1") deep. Install the bracket
using the screws from the kit. The Altitude 300-2 is designed to slip into the mounting slots on the
bracket and slide all the way to the front, (Figure 5). The unit should be secured with a padlock (not
supplied) or a cable tie (supplied). The installer may now follow the standard instructions for
connecting the Ethernet cable and antenna shrouds. Install the cover after all cable connections and
antenna adjustments are made and the unit is locked or secured.tegrated antennas, and the plastic
cover.
WARNING!
The Altitude 300-2 is not secured to the bracket unless a padlock is used. If a padlock is not used the
unit should be secured to the bracket by a cable tie through the lock hasp.
Mounting Below a Hanging Ceiling
The Altitude 300-2 can be suspended from the T-bars of a hanging ceiling. The mounting kit contains
two T-bar fasteners that can be adjusted for a variety of T-bar widths. The round holes on the bracket
can be used for the T-bar fasteners. Orient the bracket on the T-bar so that the antennas face the desired
direction. Use the bracket to lightly mark where the T-bar fasteners should be placed. Install the two
T-bar fasteners on the T-bar, see Figure 6. Some ceilings have ceiling tiles that hang down below the
bottom of the T-bar. Spacers are provided with the kit for these types of tiles. The spacers should be
placed between the T-bar fasteners and the bracket with the spacer face against the bracket (Figure 7).
Mount the bracket and confirm that the fasteners are tight and the bracket is secure. You can now slip
the Altitude 300-2 into the bracket mounting slots and slide it to the back (Figure 5). Secure the unit
with a padlock (not supplied) or a cable tie (supplied). Follow standard procedures for connecting the
Ethernet cable, antenna shrouds for integrated antennas, and the plastic cover.
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Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide
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