User’s Guide TEW-AI86D TEW-AI86DB size: W 75mm x H135mm total pages: 39
Table of Contents English ..................................................................................... 1 1. Before You Start .............................................................. 1 2. Hardware Installation ....................................................... 2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 7 Version:01.04.2006 Version: 11.28.
1. Before you start Package Content TEW-AI86D/TEW-AI86DB Antenna Mounting Base (TEW-AI86DB only) User’s Guide Mounting Kit (TEW-AI86DB only) Product details The Directional Indoor Antenna has a reverse SMA female connector that can be connected to your Access Point or Wireless Network Adapter. WARNING: The antenna can tilt 0° to 180° and rotate 360° . The Internal antenna wire is fixed, therefore do not rotate the antenna beyond 360° .
2. Hardware installation Recommended devices to connect with this antenna Wireless base stations with detachable antenna(s): As a method of focusing signal broadcast to achieve longer range coverage in your home or office, the antenna generates an 80° wide directional signal.
Recommended installation positions TEW-AI86D antenna has directional 80° signal coverage. Therefore, the ideal position for the antenna is in the corner of the covered area. TEW-AI86D antennas can also be placed at the side / edge of the covered area for long range hall / corridor transmission.
Antenna Base Mounting Methods & Configuration PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION STEPS BEFORE DRILLING HOLES IN THE WALL. Press Tab Lift Cover Remove weight plate After removing the bottom cover from its seating, remove the metal weight plate from the ceiling clips to expose the screw holes. In order to decrease the weight and increase the magnetic power, it is highly recommended that the metal plate be removed before installing antenna onto ceiling, partition, or any metal surface.
About the screws After drilling holes in the drywall / gypsum / plasterboard, sink the plastic anchor into the hole (1/8 inch drill bit (3mm)). Leave about 3 to 5mm (1/8 inch) of the threaded screw exposed as depicted in the diagrams below. 3mm Ceiling Mount Using Ceiling Clips or Magnets The special ceiling mount feature is mainly recommended for use when your wireless base station is hidden over the ceiling or some kind of anti-theft protection case is implemented.
How to assemble the antenna stand for use with ceiling systems. Press tab and lift Turn over cover, remove metal weight plates, exposing the ceiling clips. Secure Clips to Tee Conceal AP/Router Note: If the ceiling tees are made of steel, turning the antenna base cover over may not be necessary, because the base has embedded magnets which can be used to adhere the antenna to the ceiling tee.
Troubleshooting Q1. How come I cannot transmit or receive Wi-Fi signals with my TEWAI86D? A1. The TEW-AI86D is a directional antenna and can only send and receive signals from the front panel. Make sure to adjust the position of the antenna by directing the front panel to laptops, PCs or other wireless devices. Q2. My access point indicates that it is receiving power, and my laptop is within range of the TEW-AI86D. However, my laptop does not receive any signals from my access point. A2.
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