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Microwave ovens and 2-GHz cordless phones can cause signal interference because they operate in the same
frequency range as the WiFi radio to which one of the antennas is connected.
For instructions on installing or replacing a Cisco Connected Grid module, see the corresponding installation and
configuration guide for each module.
For detailed instructions on opening the door, see the installation guide of your router. Before installing the antenna
according to the installation procedures in the following chapters, you must complete these steps:
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Open the router chassis door.
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Remove any plug or connector that is installed in the antenna port.
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Verify the correct antenna port for installation, based on the antenna model you are installing.
See the installation document for your router regarding the correct antenna port location. Antennas must be installed
in the correct antenna port for ease of installation and optimal performance.
Note: Ensure that you are able to access the antenna port from inside the router. If an installed module prevents you from
reaching the antenna port, you might have to remove the module before installing the antenna, then reinstall the module.
See the corresponding module installation and configuration guide for each module.
General Installation Instructions for Mounting Antennas
Caution: For outside installations, make sure you do not mount the antenna upside down or block the bottom of the
antenna at the cable exit. The correct mounting position is with the cable pointing down (towards the ground) so that any
moisture will drain through the antenna drain holes. The antenna ships with a yellow mounting instruction label
temporarily attached to the antenna radome.
The following instructions are common to most mast mounted installations.
1.
Assemble your new antenna on the ground or a level surface at the installation site.
2.
Connect its coaxial cable while you are on the ground and attach the antenna to the mast.
3.
Ensure that the mast does not fall as you raise or remove it. Use a durable non-conductive rope secured at each two
foot level as the mast is raised. Have an assistant tend the rope, ready to pull the mast clear of any hazards (such as
power lines) should it begin to fall.
4.
Use the mounting bracket provided with the antenna.
5.
If the installation will use guy wires:
a.
Install guy anchor bolts.
b.
Estimate the length of guy wire and cut it before raising the mast.
c.
Attach guy wires to a mast using guy rings.
6.
Carefully connect the antenna and mast assembly to its mounting bracket and tighten the clamp bolts.
In the case of a a guyed (tall, thin mast) installation, you must have at least one assistant to hold the mast upright
while the guy wires are attached and tightened to the anchor bolts.
7.
Attach a "DANGER" label at eye level on the mast.
8.
Install ground rods to remove any static electricity buildup and connect a ground wire to the mast and ground rod.
Use ground rods designed for that purpose, not a spare piece of pipe.
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