Mounting The Roamabout 2.4 Ghz 6 Dbi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna (Rbt-1602 Only) - Enterasys ROAMABOUT RBT-1602 Installation Manual

Mounting the Antenna
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel
Antenna (RBT-1602 only)
You can mount the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi sector panel antenna (part number
RBTES‐BG‐S06180) to a pole or a solid wall.
This section also applies to the following RBT‐1602 antennas:
• RoamAbout 2.4 GHz, 7 dBi, 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna.
Part number: RBTES‐BG‐S07120
• RoamAbout 2.4 GHz, 10 dBi, 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna.
Part number: RBTES‐BG‐S1060
• RoamAbout 5.1‐5.9 GHz, 10.8 dBi, 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna.
Part number: RBTES‐AW‐S10180
• RoamAbout 5.1‐5.9 GHz, 14.5 dBi, 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna.
Part number: RBTES‐AW‐S1460
• RoamAbout 5.1‐5.9 GHz, 12.5 dBi, 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna.
Part number: RBTES‐AW‐S12120
The RoamAbout sector panel antennas, and the kit shipped with each antenna, are shown in
Figure
3-16 Antenna Installation
Caution: The external antenna must be installed at least 20-cm from the access point.
Caution: Installation of external antennas must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Caution: On 802.11a antennas, the metal plate attached to the back of the antenna is a reflector
plate. The reflector plate is required for antenna operation. Do not reverse or remove this plate.
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