Installing Antennas - SonicWALL SonicPoint ACe Getting Started Manual

Installing antennas
To install the antennas on your SonicPoint ACe
1 Remove all six antennas from their bags and place one
on each connector. Match the fittings with the antenna
style. There are three of each type.
2 Carefully finger‐tighten the fittings.
3 Adjust the antennas for optimal reception.
For optimal wireless coverage in most cases, the SonicPoint
ACe antennas should be oriented vertically. The circular design
of the SonicPoint aides in creating a strong multi‐directional
wireless signal pattern. In most cases, leaving the antennas
straight up (as shown in the illustration) provides the best
overall coverage.
TIP: There may be a "dead" zone directly underneath
the SonicPoint ACe when it is mounted on the ceiling
with the antennas oriented vertically. You can mitigate
this by slightly angling the antennas.
CAUTION: The SonicPoint ACe uses dipole antennas
with 5.5dBi at 5 GHz and 3.5dBi at 2.4 GHz. Only
antennas provided by SonicWall are authorized for use
with the SonicPoint ACe. Be aware of the regulations in
your region before using other antennas.
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