Enterasys Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide

Outdoor AntennaSite Preparation and Installation GuideP/N 9033348-02ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF WIRELESS NETWORKINGENTERASYS.COM™

PrefaceviiiAssociated Documents The documentation, drivers, and utilities can also be downloaded from the RoamAbout Wireless web site.Check the RoamAb

ixPrefaceGetting HelpFor additional support related to this device or document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods:Before c

PrefacexDocument ConventionsThe following icons are used in this document:Icon MeaningELECTRICAL HAZARD: Warns against an action that could result in

Site Preparation 1-1Chapter 1Site PreparationThis chapter describes the site requirements that are needed for the successful installation of the Roa

Determining the Antenna Locations1-2 Site PreparationDetermining the Antenna LocationsThe locations where the antennas can be placed relative to one

Site Preparation 1-3Determining the Antenna LocationsTable 1-1: Distances and Line of Sight Clearance (FCC)Table 1-2: Distances and Line of Sight

Determining the Antenna Locations1-4 Site PreparationRoamAbout PC Card VariationsThere are two variations of the RoamAbout PC Card: standard and Hi-G

Site Preparation 1-5Determining the Antenna LocationsFigure 1-1: Fresnel Zone and Line of Sight ClearanceIf a significant part of the Fresnel Zone is

Determining the Antenna Locations1-6 Site PreparationFigure 1-2: Potential Obstacles to Line of Sight (not to scale) Power lines blocking line of sig

Site Preparation 1-7Determining the Antenna LocationsOther Factors That Can Reduce Antenna RangeLarge reflecting surfaces that are parallel or partly

Determining the Antenna Locations1-8 Site PreparationOther RequirementsThe following describes other requirements to meet before installing the RoamA

Site Preparation 1-9Antenna OptionsAntenna OptionsThe following sections describe the RoamAbout outdoor antennas. Appendix A contains the specificatio

Antenna Options1-10 Site PreparationRoamAbout 14 dBi Directional AntennaThe directional antenna is a totally enclosed 16-element Yagi designed for po

Site Preparation 1-11Antenna OptionsFigure 1-5: Example Outdoor Yagi Antenna ConfigurationLow-LossCable (2)LightningProtector (6)PigtailConnection (3)

Antenna Options1-12 Site PreparationRoamAbout 7 dBi Omni-Directional AntennaThe RoamAbout omni-directional antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4

Site Preparation 1-13Antenna OptionsFigure 1-6: Example Omni-Directional Antenna Configuration www.cabletron.com/wireless12MACADDSNTUVS2S1To Power Out

Contacting an Antenna Installation Company1-14 Site PreparationContacting an Antenna Installation CompanyHave an antenna installation professional in

Site Preparation 1-15Contacting an Antenna Installation CompanyInstallation Requirements √ Determine the best location for the Access Point. √

Access Point Placement and Configuration 2-1Chapter 2Access Point Placement andConfigurationThis chapter is for the antenna installer and network ma

iNoticeNoticeEnterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior no

Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point2-2 Access Point Placement and ConfigurationOverview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point Before

Access Point Placement and Configuration 2-3Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point2. Remove the plastic cap from the PC Card and connect th

Overview of the Access Point Configuration2-4 Access Point Placement and ConfigurationOverview of the Access Point ConfigurationThe following provide

Access Point Placement and Configuration 2-5Overview of the Access Point ConfigurationFigure 2-2: RoamAbout Access Point Manager 10. If this is a Poi

Overview of the Access Point Configuration2-6 Access Point Placement and Configurationd) Enter the wireless MAC addresses of the other Access Points.

Antenna Installation 3-1Chapter 3Antenna InstallationThis chapter provides the information necessary for a professional antenna installer to install

Installation Overview3-2 Antenna InstallationInstallation OverviewThe installation process is summarized in the following steps. The following sectio

Antenna Installation 3-3Verify Component Connector PolarityFigure 3-1: Selecting the Correct N-Type ConnectorThe term Male or Female does not refer t

Grounding System3-4 Antenna InstallationGrounding SystemDirect earth grounding of the antenna and the Lightning Protector is necessary to protect the

Antenna Installation 3-5Lightning Protector InstallationTo install the RoamAbout Lightning Protector, perform the following steps:1. Determine a suita

NoticeiiRegulatory InformationCanadaThe products included with the RoamAbout Outdoor Kit for outdoor antenna installations comply with GL-36 of Indust

Mounting the Antenna3-6 Antenna InstallationMounting the AntennaThis section includes requirements and mounting guidelines for the RoamAbout outdoor

Antenna Installation 3-7Mounting the AntennaAntenna PolarizationWith RoamAbout outdoor antenna products, it does not matter what type of polarization

Mounting the Antenna3-8 Antenna InstallationMounting the Directional AntennaYou can mount the RoamAbout 14 dBi directional antenna on a mast or a fla

Antenna Installation 3-9Mounting the AntennaFigure 3-3: Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a MastFigure 3-4: Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a WallSide V

Mounting the Antenna3-10 Antenna InstallationMounting the Omni-Directional AntennaTo avoid signal reflection, you should not install the antenna to t

Antenna Installation 3-11Mounting the AntennaFigure 3-5: Mounting the Omni-Directional Antenna to a MastDCBJGAHEFIH

Mounting the Antenna3-12 Antenna InstallationMounting the Vehicle-Mount AntennaThe vehicle-mount antenna is typically connected to a client in a wire

Antenna Installation 3-13Connecting the Antenna CablesConnecting the Antenna CablesTo connect your RoamAbout Access Point to an outdoor antenna instal

Connecting the Antenna Cables3-14 Antenna InstallationConnecting the CablesOnce the antenna is properly installed, you can connect the antenna to the

Antenna Installation 3-15Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Antenna PlacementOptimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Antenna PlacementIf an Access Point is connected t

iiiNotice• Enterasys Networks is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included

Routine Maintenance3-16 Antenna InstallationRoutine MaintenanceRoutine maintenance is required for each RoamAbout Lightning Protector in your outdoor

Specifications A-1Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix lists the specifications of the various RoamAbout outdoor antenna products.RoamAbout 14 dBi

Specifications A-2RoamAbout 14 dBi Directional AntennaElectrical Continued• Vertical (E-plane °)30.8 Degrees• Horizontal (H-plane °)31.4 Degrees• Pola

RoamAbout 7 dBi Omni-Directional AntennaA-3 SpecificationsRoamAbout 7 dBi Omni-Directional AntennaThe RoamAbout omni-directional antenna is a broadba

Specifications A-4Vehicle-Mount AntennaVehicle-Mount Antenna The RoamAbout vehicle-mount antenna can be mounted on vehicles, such as fork-lift trucks,

RoamAbout Pigtail ConnectionA-5 SpecificationsRoamAbout Pigtail ConnectionThe RoamAbout Pigtail Connection is a proprietary cable used to connect the

Specifications A-6Low-Loss Antenna CableLow-Loss Antenna CableThe RoamAbout low-loss cable is available in the following standard lengths: • 6 meters

Low-Loss Antenna CableA-7 SpecificationsTable A-6: Cable Specifications for the 15 Meter (50 Foot) Antenna Table A-7: Cable Specifications for the

Specifications A-8RoamAbout Lightning ProtectorRoamAbout Lightning ProtectorThe RoamAbout Lightning Protector is a surge arrestor that protects your s

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Table of Contentsvi 3 Antenna InstallationInstallation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

viiPrefaceThis guide describes the requirements that are needed for the successful installation of the RoamAbout outdoor antennas used in a RoamAbout