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OAP180 Hardware Installation Instructions 13 of 24
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Connect External Antennas and Ground Wire to OAP180
When deploying an OAP180, first mount external antennas and then connect them to
the OAP180. Follow these steps:
1. Mount the external antenna on the same supporting structure as you did the
OAP180, within 3 m (10 ft) of it, using the bracket supplied in the antenna
package.
2. Connect the antenna to the OAP180s N-type connector using the RF coaxial cable
provided in the antenna package.
Figure 7: Connect the Antenna Cables
3.
Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water
entering the connectors.