Enterasys Networks ROAMABOUT RBT-1602 User Manual
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Contents
About This Guide
Intended Audience ............................................................................................................................................ vii
Related Documents ......................................................................................................................................... viii
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................................................... viii
Conventions Used in This Guide .......................................................................................................................ix
Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations .............................................................................. 1-2
Determining the Antenna Locations ............................................................................................................... 1-3
Distances with Cables .............................................................................................................................. 1-3
Line of Sight ............................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Other Factors That Can Reduce Antenna Range .................................................................................... 1-7
Additional Location Requirements ........................................................................................................... 1-8
Antenna Models .............................................................................................................................................. 1-9
Cable Options ............................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Lightning Protector ....................................................................................................................................... 1-11
RoamAbout Pigtail Connection Options ....................................................................................................... 1-12
Contacting an Antenna Installation Company .............................................................................................. 1-13
Lightning Protection ............................................................................................................................... 1-13
Mounting Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 1-13
Line of Sight ........................................................................................................................................... 1-13
Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2: AP Placement and Configuration
Determining the Location of the AP ................................................................................................................ 2-1
Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point ..................................................................................... 2-2
RBT-4102 ................................................................................................................................................. 2-2
RBT-1602 ................................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3: Antenna Installation
Installation Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Grounding System .......................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Lightning Protector Installation ....................................................................................................................... 3-4
Mounting the Antenna .................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Selecting a Mast ....................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Antenna Polarization ................................................................................................................................ 3-7
Mounting RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 8 dBi Omni-Directional Base Station Antenna ....................................... 3-8
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Directional Antenna ........................................................................ 3-10
Mounting on a Wide Mast.................................................................................................................3-10
Mounting On a Narrow Mast.............................................................................................................3-12
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz Sector Panel Antenna .................................................................... 3-14
Mounting the RoamAbout 2.4 GHz 6 dBi 180 Degree Sector Panel Antenna (RBT-1602 only) ............ 3-16