Figure 30 Connect The Antenna Cables - Meru Networks AP320 Installation Manual

Installing the Access Points
ing an OAP180 with a remote antenna, first mount remote antennas and then connect
them to the OAP180.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the two right-most antenna covers indicated in Figure 8.
2. Mount the external antenna on the same supporting structure as you did the OAP180,
3. Connect the antenna to the OAP180's N-type connector (5G-1 and 2.4G-1) using the
Figure 30: Connect the Antenna Cables
5 GHz N-type
Connector (5G-1)
4. Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water entering
Note:
attached for weather protection.
Follow these steps to attach the Ethernet cable and ground wire:
1. Using the included cable, attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
Note:
needed. During periods of lightning activity, do not connect or disconnect cables or
otherwise work with the OAP180.
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within 3 m (10 ft.) of it, using the bracket supplied in the antenna package.
RF coaxial cable provided in the antenna box.
5G-2 5G-1
2.4G-2
2.4 GHz N-type
Connector (2.4G-1)
the connectors.
When not using antenna connectors on the OAP180, keep the covers securely
OAP180.
Use only the provided Ethernet cable. Do not shorten this cable as the path loss is
2.4G-1
RF Coaxial
Cable
5 GHz External
High-gain Panel
Antenna
2.4 GHz External
Omnidirectional
Antenna
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