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Summary of Contents for Fon La Fontenna
- Page 1 La Fontenna User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index 1. Package Contents................4 2.Hardware Description................6 2.1. Front Side 2.2. Back Side 3.Hardware Insallation................8 4.La Fontenna Mounting Options............10 4.1. On a Window 4.2. On a Wall 4.1.1. Indoor 4.1.2. Outdoor 5. How Antennas Work................12 6. What is a Directional Antenna?............14 7. - Page 3 © FON Wireless Limited Department of Marketing If you have any comments about this manual, please send an email to manual@fon.com Document file Name: LA FONTENNA USER MANUAL First Version Date: May 21st, 2007 Current Version: Current Version date: May 21st, 2007...
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Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents... - Page 5 Package Contents In the La Fontenna package you should find the following items inclu- ded: • 1 La Fontenna • 1 Wall mounting kit (two screws + one plastic hanger) • 1 Interior mounting kit (two adhesive stickers) • 1 Quick Installation Guide Please immediately inform us in the event of any missing or damaged parts.
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Page 6: Hardware Description
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Page 7: Front Side
Hardware Description The La Fontenna has two sides and a cable that you must plug into the connector of the La Fonera. Don’t forget to first remove its white an- tenna or you will face some problems trying to get the two connectors in at the same time. -
Page 8: Hardware Insallation
Hardware Installation... - Page 9 Connect the La Fontenna Take your La Fontenna connector and screw it (clockwise) into your La Fonera. Installation is complete. Now place your La Fontenna in a strategic location.
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Page 10: La Fontenna Mounting Options
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Page 11: On A Window
La Fontenna Mounting Options The La Fontenna is a panel antenna designed to be used with the La Fonera. It has an SMA connector which is the same as the one in your device. In the package you will find mounting kits for internal or exter- nal use. -
Page 12: How Antennas Work
How Antennas Work... - Page 13 To solve this it may be easier to bounce an amplified signal towards the opening in the room with the La Fonera. The same happens in spare space. This way, you’ll gain more coverage if you direct your La Fontenna to a nearby garden or to the buildings outside.
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Page 14: What Is A Directional Antenna
What is a Directional Antenna... - Page 15 Sounds complicated? Think of it as a candle with a small flame giving off light in all directions. The La Fontenna is a directional antenna. A directional antenna radiates greater power in one or more directions allowing increased perfor- mance on transmission and reception and reducing interference from unwanted sources.
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Page 16: Streamline Your Performance
Streamline your performance... - Page 17 Streamline your Performance Your new La Fontenna is ideal for areas that receive poor coverage, as you can amplify the signal from the receiving end, i.e. your laptop. The embossed side with the FON logo is the Hi-Gain side, which may send out a signal quickly.
- Page 18 Streamline your Performance • In multistory areas, place the router on a floor that is as close to the center of the area as possible. This may mean placing the router on an upper floor. • Try not to place the router near a cordless phone. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your router near devices that may emit radio “noise,”...
- Page 19 Streamline your Performance Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless net- works that are available (see your wireless adapter or card’s user manual), and move your router and computers to a channel as...
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Page 20: Antenna Terminology
Antenna Terminology... - Page 21 Fontenna, means a more powerful wireless signal. Reverse SMA Plug: Standard connector for the antenna of the La Fo- nera which comes with a detachable antenna, and the La Fontenna. The plug is on the end of the antenna connector that screws/fastens into the wireless device.
- Page 22 Antenna Specifications...
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Page 23: Antenna Specifications
Antenna Specifications 9.1. Range These coverage diagrams show the direction and area of the amplified wireless signal. Base your setup location on these specifications 9.2. Dimensions 9.3. Other Specifications Frequency Range: 2400 MHz – 2500 MHz Antenna gain-without cable: 7 dBi Antenna gain-with cable: 6.5 dBi VSWR 2.0 :... -
Page 24: Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement FON Wireless Limited warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the Date of Purchase. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. If the FON product malfunctions or fails to meet its... -
Page 25: Safety Notices
Safety Notices First read all of the instructions listed here and/or in the user manual before you operate this equipment. Pay particular attention to all safety precautions. Retain the instructions for future reference. All instructions, warning and caution statements (listed here and/or in the user manual) that accompany this equipment and of the router manufacturer must be strictly followed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. - Page 26 Avoid installing or using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. During a light- ning storm for added protection, unplug the product from any other device, unplug those from the electical outlet and disconnect the devi- ces.
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