Installation guide

Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide
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Installing the Link
See the following sections:
• Required Materials
• Determining Optimal Antenna Placement
• Mounting the Antenna
– Antenna Mast Requirements
• Connecting the Antenna Cable
• Sealing the Cable Connectors
• Grounding the Antenna
• Aligning the Antenna
– Audible Antenna Alignment
– Antenna Alignment using the CLI
– Antenna Alignment using Link Test
– Antenna Polarization
– Antenna Cable Routing
Required Materials
The outdoor installation of the link requires the following:
• An antenna or unit with an integrated antenna
• A low-loss antenna cable (for units with external antennas only)
NOTE: Proxim recommends an LMR-600 cable (2 meters), available from Proxim Wireless Corporation.
• Antenna mast or wall bracket for the antenna/unit
• A grounding system that meets the local electrical code requirements
• Waterproofing of all connections (see Sealing the Cable Connectors)
DANGER!
For your own safety, the antenna mast and the grounding system should be installed only by experienced
installation professionals who are familiar with local building, safety, and electrical codes in the country of use.