EZWatch EZBR-0519 - Manual (Page 9)

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2.SUN AND HEAT– The EZ-Bridge™ is constructed of all UV pro-
tected materials so it will survive for many years in the most extreme of
solar environments (ie; an Arizona rooftop during the summer). The unit
has been tested and qualified for constant operation at over 122 deg F
ambient temperature. Even though the EZ-Bridge™ is designed for long
term survivability in extreme environments, we would still recommend
that the unit be mounted in a more protected location, like under a roof
eve, if possible. Of course if line of sight is better with the antenna
mounted in a non-protected environment then we would recommend
the better line of sight mounting location.
3.LIGHTNING – Lightning is the single worst enemy of outdoor elec-
tronics equipment. No electronics will survive a direct strike but there
are close proximity strikes that can cause huge electrical fields to be
generated which can damage electronic equipment. We have taken
special care in the design of the EZ-Bridge™ unit to ensure proper
grounding of the electronics inside the enclosure to prevent damage
from electrical storms. Make sure that the POE Power Supply is
plugged into a surge protected outlet such as a surge protected power
strip or UPS inside the house. Shielded CAT5 cable is also recom-
mended between the POE Inserter and antenna.
5.PAINTING – The EZ-Bridge™ unit can be painted to match a particu-
lar house color. Only non metallic enamel or latex paints should be
used. If a paint with metal content is used, it will block the microwaves
and cause reduced performance.
6.INTERNET ACCESS SHARING – The EZ-Bridge™ is the perfect
equipment to share your internet access with a friend or family member
up to 3 miles away. Using the EZ-Bridge™ provides a seamless con-
nection between networks and you can share the internet access avail-
able on the main network with the remote network. Please take note
that certain internet service providers may not approve of this and in
some cases, they may consider this to be illegal. It’s best before shar-
ing your internet connection that you check with your internet service
provider to make sure you aren’t in violation of your service contract.
7.COMMON MICROWAVE BARRIERS – Tinted windows are made by
applying a metallized film to the window. If a window has tinting, it will
usually block the microwaves and cause reduced performance of the
EZ-Bridge™ . Concrete walls are also a significant barrier to microwave
signals. Aluminum siding on houses is also a barrier to microwave sig-
nals. Wood frame houses covered with brick or stucco are pretty trans-
parent to microwave signals and they will reduce the signal strength but
the signal will still pass thru the structure. We are bringing this up to you
so you can better understand possible causes of performance issues