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Outdoor Antenna Kits
Outdoor Antenna Kits
The Enterasys Wireless outdoor antenna kits do NOT provide the following items, which may be
necessary to install the antenna:
•
Mast or other antenna support structure
•
Guy wires
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All cables or other hardware necessary for a complete grounding system
•
Waterproof tape
Installation Overview
The installation process is summarized in the following steps. The following sections in this
chapter provide additional details.
1.
Make sure the APs are mounted and configured as specified.
2.
Plan and implement a grounding system (if applicable) that meets local electrical codes and
safety standards.
3.
Install the lightning protector (if applicable).
4.
Provide and install an antenna support structure as necessary. Make sure that the support
structure is connected to the grounding system (if applicable).
5.
Connect the exposed metal connectors of the low-loss antenna cable to the grounding system
(if applicable).
6.
Mount the antenna to the support structure.
7.
Connect the antenna cables.
8.
Route and connect the low-loss antenna cable to the lightning protector that has been installed
indoors (if applicable).
9.
Connect the cable assembly from the AP to the lightning protector (if applicable).
10. After verifying that the communications link is fully operational, secure all cables and use
weatherproofing tape to seal all outdoor connectors.
3-2 Antenna Installation
Note: It is the responsibility of the end-user to ensure that an outdoor antenna installation complies
with local radio regulations.
Note: Not all antennas described in this chapter can be used by every wireless access point. Refer
to
Table 1-9
on page 1-14 to determine if your access point supports the specified antenna.
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