Installing Antennas - Cisco 860 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Router
Warning This unit is intended to be mounted on a wall. Please read the wall mounting instructions
carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the
correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
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Do not cover or obstruct the router vents located on both sides of the router; otherwise, overheating could
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occur and cause damage to the router.
Do not place anything on top of the router that weighs more than 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms), and do not
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stack routers on a desktop. Excessive weight on top of the router could damage the chassis.
Do not install the router or power supplies next to a heat source of any kind, including heating vents.
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The top surface of the router is hot since heat is dissipated through the top. Do not keep any object in
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direct contact with the surface for a prolonged period.

Installing Antennas

The Cisco 890 series wireless routers have three reverse-polarity threaded Neill-Concelman (RP-TNC)
connectors on the back panel. The antennas that are shipped with the router are dual-band 2.4-GHz to
5-GHz omnidirectional dipole antennas.
All wireless LAN products in the 5.2/5.3GHz band cannot be used outdoors. Use the product only
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indoors. Statement 372
Before you install the Cisco 890 series wireless router on a table, wall, or rack, connect the antennas to
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the back panel. It is difficult to attach the antennas after the router is installed.
Cisco 860 Series, Cisco 880 Series, and Cisco 890 Series Integrated Services Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Do not stack anything on top of the router.
Do not cover or obstruct the router vents located on both sides and top of the routers; otherwise,
overheating could occur and cause damage to the router.
Place router in ventilated area to avoid local air heating.
Chapter 2 Installing the Router
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