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Chapter 2
Access Point Placement and
Configuration
This chapter is for the antenna installer and network manager to determine where to place
the RoamAbout Access Point and Lightning Protector. This chapter also provides an
overview of cabling and configuring the Access Point.
Determining the Location of the Access Point
The RoamAbout Access Point connects to a Lightning Protector with a 50 centimeter (19.5
inch) cable. The Lightning Protector connects to the outdoor antenna with a standard 6
meter (20 foot), 15 meter (50 foot), or 22 meter (75 foot) low-loss cable. A longer cable can
decrease the distance achievable between antennas. The ideal location to install your
RoamAbout Access Point and Lightning Protector must satisfy the following requirements:
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The location must be indoors to protect the Access Point from extreme weather
conditions, excessive heat and humidity, and to keep the unit free from vibration and
dust.
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The Lightning Protector and antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding
system as the AC wall outlet ground (see
“Verify Component Connector Polarity”
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The location must provide a connection to the network backbone via an Ethernet LAN
cable going to a hub, bridge, or directly into a patch panel.
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The location must be close to where the low-loss antenna cable will enter the building.
The low-loss cable connecting the antenna to the Lightning Protector should not
exceed a 22 meter (75 foot) length.
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The Lightning Protector must be accessible so that the Gas Discharge Tube can be
replaced, as described in the