Using An External Antenna With The Access Point - HP ProCurve Wireless Access Point 530 Installation And Getting Started Manual

Using an External Antenna with the Access
Point 530
The Access Point 530 provides a variety of external antenna options for
extending the radio range and shaping the coverage area. These antennas offer
a number of different mounting locations, including indoor or outdoor, wall,
ceiling, or radio mast.
This chapter shows you how to install an external antenna for your
Access Point 530.
N o t e s
When both Radio 1 and Radio 2 are configured to use 802.11b/g mode, then
Radio 2 must be connected to an external antenna. Radio 2 can only operate
using the internal antenna when configured for 802.11a mode.
When installing a non-diversity antenna (one with a single pigtail connection),
there is no need to terminate or cap the unused antenna connector, other than
for physical protection. The internal radios do not produce "RF bleed" and,
thus, leaving a connector uncapped does not result in feedback or damage
hardware.
P r o f e s s i o n a l
Only the ProCurve antennas listed in this guide are permitted to be connected
I n s t a l l a t i o n
to the Access Point 530. You must use the appropriate antennas, cables, and
R e q u i r e d
where applicable, surge arrestors, for your given region. You are responsible
for verifying local regulations or legislation that may impose restrictions on
the use of specific antenna and cable combinations. For this reason, you must
consult with a professional installer who is trained in RF installation and
knowledgeable in the local regulations prior to connecting an external
antenna to your wireless radio product. It is the responsibility of the end user
to ensure that the antenna installation complies with the local radio regula-
tions. For more information on external antennas, see the ProCurve
Networking Web site at: http://www.procurve.com.
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