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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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iii Contents About This Guide Intended Audience .......... ............. ................. ............ ................. ............. ................ ........... .................. ............. vii Related Documents ............... ............. .
iv Mounting the RoamAbout 5. 3 and 5.8 GHz Omni-Directional Antenn as ............ ............. ................ ...... 3-19 Mounting On a Mast ............ ............. ............ ................. ............. ............ ................. ...
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.
vi A-14 802.11a/b/g R ange Extender Omni-Directional Antenna Specificat ions ....... ................... ................ A-16 A-15 Pigtail Connection Specification ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ..........
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.
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.
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.
Conventions Used in This Guide x About This Guide.
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.
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.
Determining the Antenna Locations RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Inst allation Guide 1-3 Determining the Antenna Locations The following factors determine the locations .
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.
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.
Determining the Antenna Locations 1-6 Site Preparation Figure 1-2 Potential Obst acles to Line of Sight (not to sca le).
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 par.
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.
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.
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.
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 us.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 conne.
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.
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.
Overview of Connecting Cables to the Access Point 2-6 AP Placement and Configuration.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
Mounting the Antenna 3-6 Antenna Installation Mounting the Antenna This section includes requirements and mounting guidelin es for the RoamAbout outdoor antennas.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
Mounting the Antenna 3-18 Antenna Installation Pole Inst allation To mount the antenna on a pole, perform the following steps: 1.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Mounting the Antenna 3-26 Antenna Installation To att ach the mast brackets to the antenna bracket, perform the following steps: 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Po int- to-Point Antenna Placement 3-38 Antenna Installation.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RoamAbout Lightning Protector RoamAbout Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide A-21 RoamAbout Lightning Protector Pa r t number: RBTES ‐ AG ‐ LP .
RoamAbout Lightning Protector A-22 Specifications.
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