User Manual

Antenna Options 13
Connecting an Optional
Antenna
To ensure the physical safety of anyone near the antenna and to prevent damage
to the access point, follow the building codes for antenna installations in your
area. Also, keep the following considerations in mind:
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When connecting the optional antenna to the access point, remember to use
only the A-side connector on the access point.
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While aligning the antenna, you may want to use the Site Survey tool
(preferably installed on a mobile PC that can be used at the antenna site) to
adjust the antenna to achieve the maximum possible received signal strength.
See Using the Site Survey Tool on page 32 for more information.
1 Position the antenna so that there are minimal
obstacles between it and any client with which
it will communicate. While maintaining a direct
line of sight between the antenna and a client
is not strictly necessary, such an arrangement
helps to ensure a strong signal. Ensure that
access is available for routing the antenna cable
from the antenna to the access point.
2 If they are installed, remove both arms of the
the standard detachable antenna.
3 Connect one end ofthe optional antenna cable
to the antenna.
4 Secure the antenna in place and rout the
antenna cable to the access point.
5 Connect the free end of the antenna cable to
the A side connection on the access point.
6 Make certain that antennas and antenna masts
are appropriately grounded to prevent injury or damage from lightning strikes.
"A" side