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    RoamAbout ® W ireless Networking RBT -4102 / RBT -1602 W ireless Access Point Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide P/N 9034254[...]

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    i Notice Enterasys Networks  reserves  the  right  to  make  changes  in  specifications  and  other  information  contained  in  this  document  and  its  web  si te  without  prior  notice.  The  reader  should  in  all  cases  co nsult  Enterasys Netw orks [...]

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    iii Contents About This Guide Intended Audience .......... ............. ................. ............ ................. ............. ................ ........... .................. ............. vii Related Documents ............... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ....... ............ [...]

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    iv Mounting the RoamAbout 5. 3 and 5.8 GHz Omni-Directional Antenn as ............ ............. ................ ...... 3-19 Mounting On a Mast ............ ............. ............ ................. ............. ............ ................. ............ . ............ 3-20 Mounting On a Wall ................ ............. ............. .....[...]

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    v 3-14 Attaching the 5.8 GHz Panel Ante nna Bracket to the Antenna ........ ................ ................ ................ 3-27 3-15 Mounting RoamAbout 4.9 to 5. 9 GHz Sector Panel Antenna — Wide Mast .............. ................ ...... 3-29 3-16 Mounting RoamAbout 4.9 to 5. 9 GHz Sector Panel Antenna—Narrow Mast ........................[...]

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    vi A-14 802.11a/b/g R ange Extender Omni-Directional Antenna Specificat ions ....... ................... ................ A-16 A-15 Pigtail Connection Specification ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ .... ............ A-17 A-16 RBTES-L200 Cable Specification .............. ................ .[...]

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    RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide vii About This Guide This  guide  describes  the  requir ements  for  the  successful  instal lation  of  the  RoamAbout  indoor  and  outdoor  antennas  used  in  a  RoamAbout  wireless  netw ork.  A  RoamAbout  wireles[...]

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    Related Documents viii About This Guide Related Document s The  documentation,  driv ers,  and  utilit ies  can  also  be  down loaded  from  the  RoamAbout  Wi r e l e s s  web  site. Check  the  RoamAbout  Wir e l es s  we b  site  regul arly  for  product  upgrade s. http://www[...]

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    Conventions Used in This Guide RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide ix Conventions Used in This Guide The  following  conventions  are  used  in  this  guide. Note: Calls the reader ’s attention to any item of information that may be of spe cial importance. Caution: Contains information essential to avoid[...]

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    Conventions Used in This Guide x About This Guide[...]

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    RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 1-1 1 Site Preparation This  chapter  descri bes  the  site  requirements  for  the  successful  installation  of  RoamAbout  antennas.  It  also  includ es  brief  descriptions  of  the  RoamAbout  indoor  and  outdo or ?[...]

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    Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations 1-2 Site Preparation Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations The  type  and  number  of  antennas  that  you  need  depend  on  the  configura tion  of  you r  wireless  network.  Ta b l e 1 ‐ 1  lists  the  general  [...]

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    Determining the Antenna Locations RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 1-3 Determining the Antenna Locations The  following  factors  determine  the  locations  where  you  can  place  the  antennas  relative  to  one  another  and  the  distances  between  them: •T[...]

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    Determining the Antenna Locations 1-4 Site Preparation 5.7 - 5.8 RBTES-AH-P23M/M0M (23 dBI to 10 dBI) For use in North America only . Pigtail and the LMR-600-C25F at each end 54 Mbit/s 36 Mbit/s 24 Mbit/s 6 Mbit/s 21 Mbit/s 18 Mbit/s 13 Mbit/s 4.4 Mbit/s 0.75 1.5 2.5 4 Pigtail and the LMR-600-C50F at each end 54 Mbit/s 36 Mbit/s 24 Mbit/s 6 Mbit/s [...]

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    Determining the Antenna Locations RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 1-5 Line of Sight The  shape  of  the  radio  beam,  defined  as  the  Fresnel  Zone,  is  widest  in  th e  middle.  The  Fresnel  Zone  is  shown  as  the  gray  area  betw een [...]

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    Determining the Antenna Locations 1-6 Site Preparation Figure 1-2 Potential Obst acles to Line of Sight (not to sca le)[...]

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    Determining the Antenna Locations RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 1-7 Other Factors That Can Reduce Antenna Range Large  reflecting  surfaces  that  ar e  parallel  or  partly  perpendicular  to  the  radio  signal  cause  reflections  of  the  radio  signal  (see ?[...]

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    Determining the Antenna Locations 1-8 Site Preparation Additional Location Requirement s This  section  describes  other  requirements  to  meet  before  installing  the  RoamAbout  outdoor  antennas.  • Lightning  Protection A  lightning  rod  must  be  plac ed  close  to  the [...]

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    Antenna Models RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 1-9 Antenna Models The  following  sections  provide  brief  descriptions  of  these  antennas.  Refer  to  Chapter 3  for  antenna  installation  instructions,  and  Appendix A  for  antenna  s pecifications.  ?[...]

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    Antenna Models 1-10 Site Preparation T able 1-5 RBT -1602 Indoor/Out door Antenna Options Model Numbe r Name Freque ncy RBT -1602 Country Restrictions RBTES-BG-S06180 RoamAbout 2. 4 GH z 6 dBi Sector Panel Antenna 2.4 GHz None. RBTES-BG-S07120 RoamAbout 2. 4 GH z 7 dBi Sector Panel Antenna 2.4 GHz None. RBTES-BG-S1060 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 10 dBi Secto[...]

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    Cable Options RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 1 -11 Cable Options The  RoamAbout  low ‐ loss,  outdoor ,  wa t e r t i g h t  cables  that  yo u  use  to  connect  the  RoamAbout  AP  to  an  antenna  are  av ailable  in  the  lengths  listed  in  Ta[...]

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    RoamAbout Pigtail Connection Options 1-12 Site Preparation RoamAbout Pigt ail Connection Options The  RoamAbout  Pigtail  Connection  is  a  proprietary  cable  used  to  connect  the  RoamAbout  Radio  Card  to  a  RoamAbout  antenna  system.  One  end  of  the  cable  has [...]

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    Contacting an Antenna Installation Company RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 1 -13 Cont acting an Antenna Inst allation Comp any Have  an  antenna  installation  professional  install  the  outdoor  antennas.  The  antenna  installer  provides  the  expertise  to  properly  [...]

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    Contacting an Antenna Installation Company 1-14 Site Preparation Inst allation Requirement s √ Determine  the  best  location  for  the  AP . √ Determine  the  length  of  cable  required  from  the  antenna  to  the  AP . √ Ensure  the  location  has  an  accessible  Ethern[...]

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    RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 2-1 2 AP Placement and Configuration This  chapter  provides  information  for  the  antenna  installer  and  network  manager  to  determine  where  to  place  the  RoamAbout  AP  and  Lightning  Protector .  Determining the[...]

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    Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point 2-2 AP Placement and Configuration Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point Before  cabling  the  AP ,  you  should  install  the  AP  to  a  wa l l  or  ceili ng.  For  detailed  hardw are  installation  procedures,  refer  to [...]

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    Overview of Connecting Cabl es to the Access Point RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 2-3 T able 2-1 RBT -4102 to Antenna Inst allation Component s # Compon ent 1 Antenna connector (Reverse-N Male) 2 Cable from antenna to Lightning Protec tor (Reve rse-N Female on both ends) 3 Lightning protector (Reverse-N Male on both ends[...]

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    Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point 2-4 AP Placement and Configuration RBT -1602 Figure 2 ‐ 2  illust rates  the  RBT ‐ 1602  to  antenna  cable  configurations.  Ta b l e 2 ‐ 3  lists  the  RBT ‐ 160 2  to  antenna  cable  components.  Ta b l e 2 ‐ 4  lists  the  RBT [...]

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    Overview of Connecting Cabl es to the Access Point RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 2-5 To  set  up  the  RoamAbout  AP ,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Remove  the  plastic  cap  from  the  radio  connector(s)  and  connect  it  to  the  pigtail  ca[...]

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    Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point 2-6 AP Placement and Configuration[...]

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    RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 3-1 3 Antenna Installation This  chapter  provides  the  information  necessary  for  a  professional  antenna  installer  to  install  the  RoamAbout  antennas. The  RoamAbout  outdoor  antenna  kits  do  NOT  provide  th[...]

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    Installation Overview 3-2 Antenna Installation Inst allation Overview The  installation  process  is  summarized  in  the  following  steps .  The  following  sections  in  this  chapter  provide  additional  details. 1. Make  sure  the  APs  are  mounted  and  configured  a[...]

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    Grounding System RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 3-3 Grounding System Direct  earth  grounding  of  the  antenna  and  the  Li ghtning  Protector  is  necessary  to  protect  the  installation  from  lightning  and  the  build ‐ up  of  static  electr [...]

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    Lightning Protector Installation 3-4 Antenna Installation Lightning Protector Inst allation Lightning  protection  is  designe d  to  protect  people,  property ,  and  equipment  by  providing  a  path  to  the  ground  whenever  lightning  strikes  your  antenna  installation.  [...]

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    Lightning Protector Installation RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 3-5 To  install  the  RoamA bout  Lightning  Protector ,  perform  the  fo llowing  steps: 1. Determine  a  suitable  location  for  the  Lightning  Prote ctor  as  described  in  Chapter 2 . 2. Use[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-6 Antenna Installation Mounting the Antenna This  section  includes  requirements  and  mounting  guidelin es  for  the  RoamAbout  outdoor  antennas.  Each  antenna  mounting  section  contains  an  illustration  of  the  antenna,  component  description, ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 3-7 Antenna Polarization It  does  not  matter  what  type  of  polarization  you  choose  for  you r  RoamA bout  antennas  as  long  as  the  antenna  at  one  end  of  the  communications  lin[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-8 Antenna Installation Mounting Roam About 2.4 GHz 8 dB i Omni-Direction al Base St ation Antenna Yo u  can  mount  the  RoamAbout  2.4  GHz  omni ‐ directional  base  station  antenna  (part  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ M08M)  on  a  mast. The  RoamAbout  2.4  GHz  o[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 3-9 To  mount  the  omni ‐ directional  base  station  antenna  to  a  mast,  perform  the  following  st eps: 1. With  the  mount  situated  so  that  the  arrows  stamped  on  its  toothed  s[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-10 Antenna Installation Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Antenna Yo u  can  mount  the  Ro amAbout  2.4  GHz  directional  antenna  (part  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ P18M)  on  a  wide  or  narrow  mast. The  RoamAbout  2.4  GHz  directional  antenna ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -11 To  mount  the  RoamA bout  2.4  GHz  directional  antenna  to  a  wide  mast,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Loosen  the  nuts  on  the  open  end  of  the  U ‐ bolt  until  you ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-12 Antenna Installation Mounting On a Narrow Mast Figure 3 ‐ 4  illust rates  how  to  mount  the  RoamAbout  2.4  GHz  directional  antenna  on  a  narrow  mast.  Ta b l e 3 ‐ 5  lists  the  narrow  mast  mounting  components. Figure 3-4 Mounting the RoamAbou[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -13 To  mount  the  RoamA bout  2.4  GHz  directional  antenna  to  a  narrow  mast,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Remove  the  nuts,  flat  and  channel  was h e r s  from  the  open  end[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-14 Antenna Installation Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Antenna Yo u  can  mount  the  RoamAbout  2.4  GHz  sector  panel  antenna  (part  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ S1490M)  to  a  wide  or  narrow  mast. The  RoamAbout  2.4  GHz  sector  panel ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -15 Figure 3-6 Mounting Sector Pane l Antenna - Narrow Mast T able 3-6 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Pa nel Mast Mounting Component s # Component 1 Antenna (RBTES-BG-S1490M) 2 U-bolt 3 Bolt to attach antenna to mount 4 Mounti ng bracket 5 Channel washer 6 Flat washers and n[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-16 Antenna Installation Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna (RBT -1602 only) Yo u  can  mount  the  RoamAbout  2.4  GHz  6  dBi  sector  panel  antenna  (part  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ S06180)  to  a  pole  or  a  solid  wa ll . ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -17 Figure 3-7 RBT -1602 Antennas Figure 3 ‐ 8  illust rates  how  to  mount  the  2.4  GHz  6  dBi  sector  panel  antenna .  Ta b l e 3 ‐ 6  lists  the  mounting  components. Figure 3-8 Mounting 2.4 GHz 6 dBi Sec[...]

  • Page 50

    Mounting the Antenna 3-18 Antenna Installation Pole Inst allation To  mount  the  antenna  on  a  pole,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Attach  the  pole ‐ mounting  brackets  to  the  antenna: a. Place  one  of  the  pole ‐ mounting  brackets  against  the  back  of[...]

  • Page 51

    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -19 Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 7 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number:  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ S07120 Refer  to  “ Mounting  the  R oamAbout  2.4  GHz  6  dBi  180  Degree  Sector  Pa n e l  Antenna  (RB T ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-20 Antenna Installation Mounting On a Mast Figure 3 ‐ 9  illustrates  how  to  mount  the  RoamAbout  5.3  and  5.8  GHz  omni ‐ dir ectional  ante nnas  on  a  mast.  Ta b l e 3 ‐ 8  lists  the  mast  mounting  components. Figure 3-9 Mast Mounting the 5. 3 [...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -21 8. After  mount ing  the  antenna,  connect  the  antenna  cables  as  described  in  “ Connect ing  the  Antenna  Cables ”  on  page 3 ‐ 34. Mounting On a W all Figure 3 ‐ 10  illustrates  how  to ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-22 Antenna Installation 5. P osition  the  long  end  of  the  mounting  bracket  containing  screw  holes  flat  against  the  wal l  where  you  wa n t  to  fasten  it. 6. Fasten  the  bracket  to  wal l  with  a  screw  in  ea ch  of [...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -23 3. Obtain  the  proper  screws  to  secure  the  antenna  bracket  to  this  wal l  surface. Att aching the Antenna Bracket to the Antenna Figure 3 ‐ 11  illustrates  how  to  attach  the  antenna  bracket [...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-24 Antenna Installation 3. Situate  the  antenna  bracket  against  the  antenna,  so  that  the  end  against  the  antenna  pivots  in  the  same  plane  as  the  desired  polarization.  For  example,  if  using  vert i ca l  polarization, ?[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -25 To  att ach  the  antenna  bracket  to  the  wa l l,  perform  the  followin g  steps: 1. Place  the  antenna  bracket  against  the  wal l  where  you  wa n t  to  attach  antenna. 2. Secure  [...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-26 Antenna Installation To  att ach  the  mast  brackets  to  the  antenna  bracket,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Insert  the  carriage  bolts  from  the  flat  side  of  one  of  the  mast  brack ets  through  the  square  holes [...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -27 Att aching the Bracket to the Antenna Figure 3 ‐ 14  illustrates  how  to  attach  the  antenna  bracket  to  the  5.8  GHz  panel  antenna.  Ta b l e 3 ‐ 12  lists  the  components  for  this  procedu[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-28 Antenna Installation To  att ach  the  antenna  bracket  to  the  antenna,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Place  the  antenna  so  that  the  side  with  screw  holes  is  facing  up. 2. Use  the  polarization  label  on  the  upper[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -29 Mounting the RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Antennas Yo u  can  mount  the  RoamAbout  4.9  to  5.9  GHz  sector  panel  antenna  (RBTES ‐ AW ‐ S1590M )  to  a  wide  or  narrow  mast. The  RoamAbo[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-30 Antenna Installation Figure 3-16 Mounting RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Antenna—Na rrow Mast T able 3-13 RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Pa nel Mast Mounting Component s # Component 1 Antenna (RBTES-AW -S1590M) 2 U-bolts 3 Bolt to attach antenna to mount 4 Mounti ng bracket 5 Channel washer 6 Flat washer and nut [...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -31 Figure 3-17 Inst alling External Flap s for 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Antenna To  att ach  the  external  flaps  to  the  antenna,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Place  the  side  of  a  flap  with  screw[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna 3-32 Antenna Installation Mounting the 802.1 1a/b/g Range Ex tender (Omni-Directional) Antenna Yo u  can  mount  the  RoamAbout  80 2.11a/b/g  range  extender  omni ‐ directional  antenna  (part  number  RBT4K ‐ AG ‐ IA)  using  the  ceiling  mount.  Th e  range  ex[...]

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    Mounting the Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -33 To  mount  the  802 .11a/b/g  range  extender  omni ‐ directional  antenna  from  a  ceiling,  perform  the  following  steps: 1. Survey  the  area  for  the  best  location  for  the  antenna. [...]

  • Page 66

    Connecting the Antenna Cables 3-34 Antenna Installation Connecting the Antenna Cables The  cable  configuration  that  you  use  to  connect  you r  RoamAbout  AP  to  an  outdoor  antenna  var i e s  based  on  whether  you  use: •A  male  or  a  female  pigtail  conne[...]

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    Connecting the Antenna Cables RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -35 Using The Male Pigt ail Figure 3 ‐ 21  and  Figure 3 ‐ 22  show  the  cable  configurations  for  using  a  male  pigtail  connector  to  connect  an  AP  to  an  outdoor  antenna. Figure 3 ?[...]

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    Connecting the Antenna Cables 3-36 Antenna Installation Antenna Cable Route The  cable  should  not  be  installed  into  tight  positions,  as  bending  or  applying  excessive  force  to  the  connectors  may  damage  the  antenna  cable.  Alw ays  allow  the  cable [...]

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    Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Point-to-Point Antenna Placement RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 3 -37 Optimizing RoamAbout Out doo r Point-to-Point Antenna Placement If  an  AP  is  connected  to  an  outdoor  directional  antenn a,  the  antenna  must  be  pointed  directly  a[...]

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    Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Po int- to-Point Antenna Placement 3-38 Antenna Installation[...]

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    RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-1 A Specifications This  appendix  lists  the  specifications  for  the  RoamAbout  antennas. For information about... Refer to page... RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omni-Directional Base S tation Antenna A-2 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Panel Antenna A-3 RoamAbout 2.4 G[...]

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    RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna A-2 Specifications RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omni-Directional Base S t ation Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ M08M.  Notes: • This antenna is only supported with th e RBT - 4102, RBT -4102-EU, and the RBT -4102-BG . It cannot be used with the RBT -1602 or the RBT -10 02.[...]

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    RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Panel Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-3 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ P18M. Note: This antenna can only be used in North America and Japan on the RBT -4102 and the RBT -4102-EU, respectively . T able A-2 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Direct io[...]

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    RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Anten na A-4 Specifications RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ S1490M. Note: This antenna can only be used w ith the RBT -4102 , RBT -41 02 -EU, and the RBT -4102-BG . T able A-3 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Direct ion al Panel Antenna Spec ifications Specif ication Va l u e Electrical [...]

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    RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-5 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 De gree Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ S06180. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT-1602. T able A-4 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi Directional Pane l Antenna Specificati[...]

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    RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 7 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Ante nna A-6 Specifications RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 7 dBi 120 De gree Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ S07120. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT-1602. T able A-5 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 7 dBi Directional Pane l Antenna Specifications Specif ication Va l u e Electrical •[...]

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    RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 10 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-7 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 10 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ BG ‐ S1060. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT-1602. T able A-6 RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 10 dBi Directional Panel Antenna S pecificatio[...]

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    RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 10.8 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna A-8 Specifications RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 10.8 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ AW ‐ S10180 Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT-1602. T able A-7 RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 10.8 dBi Sector Pane l Antenna Specifications Specif ication Va l u e E[...]

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    RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 12 .5 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-9 RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 12.5 dBi 120 Degree Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ AW ‐ S12120. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT-1602. T able A-8 RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 12.5 dBi Sector Pane l Ant[...]

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    RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 14.5 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna A-10 Specifications RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 14.5 dBi 60 Degree Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ AW ‐ S1460. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT-1602. T able A-9 RoamAbout 5.1-5.9 GHz 14.5 dBi Sector Pane l Antenna Specifications Specif ication Va l u e El[...]

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    RoamAbout 5.3 GHz 10db Omni-Directional Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-11 RoamAbout 5.3 GHz 10db Omni-Directional Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ AM ‐ M10M. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT-4102, and the RBT -4102-EU. T able A-10 5.3 GHz Omni-D irect ional Antenna S pecifications Specif[...]

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    RoamAbout 5.8 GHz 10 dBi Omni-Directio nal Antenna A-12 Specifications RoamAbout 5.8 GHz 10 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ AH ‐ M10M. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT- 4102, and the RBT -4102-LI C, in North America. T able A-1 1 5.8 GHz Omni-Direct ional Antenna S pecifications Specif ication Va l u e[...]

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    RoamAbout 5.8 GHz Panel Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-13 RoamAbout 5.8 GHz Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ AH ‐ P23M. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT- 4102, and the RBT -4102-LI C, in North America. T able A-12 RoamAb out 5.8 GHz Panel Ant enna Specif ications Specif ication Va [...]

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    RoamAbout 5.8 GHz Panel Antenna A-14 Specifications Environmental T emperature: • Operating -40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F) • S tationary -45 to +60 °C (-49 to 140 °F) • Cyclic -45/+60 °C (-49 to 140 °F) Rate 0.5 °C/minute Humidity • S tationary 93% @ 30 °C (86 °F) • Cyclic 90% @ 30 °C (86 °F) Vibration • Sinusoidal +/- 5 mm /[...]

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    RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Antenna RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-15 RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Antenna Pa r t  number  RBTES ‐ AW ‐ S1590M. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT -4102, RBT -41 02-EU, and the RBT -4102-LIC. T able A-13 RoamAbout 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Sector Panel Ante[...]

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    802.11a/b/g Range Extender Omni-Directional Antenna A-16 Specifications 802.1 1a/b/g Range Extender Omni-Directional Antenna Pa r t  number  RBT4K ‐ AG ‐ IA. Note: This antenna can only be used with the RBT- 4102, RBT-4102-EU, RBT -4102-BG , and the RBT -4 102-LIC. T able A-14 802.1 1a/b/g Range Ext ender Omni-Directional Antenna S pecifi[...]

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    RoamAbout Pigtail Connection RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-17 RoamAbout Pigt ail Connection Pa r t  Number:  RBT4K ‐ AG ‐ PT20F  or  RBT4K ‐ AG ‐ PT20M.  One  end  is  a  Reverse  SMA  connector ,  and  the  other  end  is  Rev erse ‐ N  female  or  [...]

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    Low-Loss Antenna Cable A-18 Specifications Low-Loss Antenna Cable The  RoamAbout  low ‐ loss,  outdoor ,  wat e r t i g h t  cable  is  av aila ble  in  the  following  standard  lengths:  •2 0  feet  (6.1  me ters)  (RBTES ‐ L200 ‐ C20F) ‐ refer  to  Ta b l e A ‐ 16 . •2 [...]

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    Low-Loss Antenna Cable RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-19 T able A-17 RBTES-L400 Ca ble Specificat ions Specif ication Va l u e Mechanical • Length 50 ft (15.24 m) 75 ft (22. 9 m) • Weight 0.068 lb/ft (0.10 kg/m) • Bend Radius 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) • T ensile S trength 160 lb (72.6 kg) Environmental • T emperature[...]

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    Low-Loss Antenna Cable A-20 Specifications T able A-18 RBTES-L600 Ca ble Specificat ions Specif ication Va l u e Mechanical • Length 25 ft (7.6 m) 50 ft (15.24 m) • Weight 0.131 lb/f t (0.20 kg/m) • Bend Radius 1.50 in. (38.1 mm) • T ensile S trength 350 lb (158.9 kg) Environmental • T emperature Range: - Operating - S torage -40 to +85 ?[...]

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    RoamAbout Lightning Protector RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-21 RoamAbout Lightning Protector Pa r t  number:  RBTES ‐ AG ‐ LP . The  RoamAbout  Lightning  Protector  is  a  surge  arrestor  that  protects  yo u r  sensitive  RoamAbout  equipment  from  high ‐ vol[...]

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    RoamAbout Lightning Protector A-22 Specifications[...]