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Connect External Antennas
When deploying a SMC2891W-AG unit for a bridge link or access point operation,
you need to mount external antennas and connect them to the bridge. Typically, a
bridge link requires a 5 GHz antenna, and access point operation a 2.4 GHz
antenna. SMC2890W-AG units also require an external antenna for 2.4 GHz
operation.
Perform these steps:
1.
Mount the external antenna to the same supporting structure as the bridge,
within 3 m (10 ft) distance, using the bracket supplied in the antenna package.
2.
Connect the antenna to the bridge's N-type connector using the RF coaxial
cable provided in the antenna package. Some omnidirectional external
antennas attach directly to an N-type connector without using a coaxial cable.
3.
Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water
entering the connectors.
4.
Set the antenna option for the corresponding antenna through the user
interface. See "Antenna ID" on page 6-59 and "Antenna Control Method" on
page 6-59.
Connect External Antennas
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