User's Manual

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions
Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide 9
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions
This section explains how to mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a pole, tower, or
streetlight. It is best to mount the router to aluminum or galvanized steel structures. The
mounting brackets are designed to pierce any oxidation layers that are on the outside of the pole,
thereby assuring good quality connection to the grounded structure.
Due to potential antenna obstruction issues, the router is not designed to be directly mounted on
a building wall. If it is necessary to mount the router on a wall, follow the instructions for
mounting on a wooden pole (“Wood Pole Mounting” on page 13), and attempt to mount the
router with maximum possible clearance around the antennas.
Note
The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router should always be mounted with the top of the router horizontal
and level and with the antennas facing upward.
Note
It is best to attach ground and data cables to the router before sliding the router into the mounted sun
shield, as explained in this section. Before mounting the router, review the wiring instructions in
“Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router” on page 21 and “Connecting a Data Port” on page 29 to
determine the best strategy for the selected location.
Note
Mounting to wood, concrete, or painted poles may require primary grounding for the unit. Check the
national electrical codes in your area for specific rules.