User's Manual

AP-500 Wireless Outdoor
AP
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1.2 Product Feature
 Range — the WLAN ODU wireless bridge has been refined and optimized for long range
application, up to 35Km.
 Temperature — the WLAN ODU wireless AP/bridge is tested for normal operation in the ambient
temperatures from -40°C to 60°C. Operating in temperatures outside of this range may cause the
unit to fail.
 Wind Velocity — the WLAN ODU wireless AP/bridge can operate in winds up to 90 MPH and
survive higher wind speeds up to 125 mph. You must consider the known maximum wind velocity
and direction at the site and be sure that any supporting structure, such as a pole, mast, or tower,
built to withstand this force.
 Lightning — the WLAN ODU wireless bridge includes its own built-in lightning protection.
However, you should make sure that the unit, any supporting structure, and cables are all properly
grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors
may also employed.
 Rain — the weather plays one of major matters to the antenna performance for the wireless
communication. The raining day, the lightning day, the cloudy day, or the windy day will make a
quite big impact to the both side antennas over the communication results. It will also cause the
communication quality. The WLAN ODU wireless bridge is weatherproofed outdoor unit, which
can operate in extremely weather environment. You may need to use the sealing tape around the
external antenna port connectors for extra protection. If moisture enters the connector, it may
cause degradation in performance or even a complete failure of the link.