Installation Guide

2 AP1130 5-GHz Directional Antenna Installation Guide
Mounting the 5 GHz Directional Antenna
You can mount the 5 GHz directional antenna on a vertical or horizontal mast and adjust the orientation for
optimum radio transmission by tilting the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket accommodates masts
with a 1.5" to 2" (40 - 50 mm) diameter.
To provide unobstructed RF coverage, mount the antenna in a relatively open area on a mast so that it has
at least a three-foot (one-meter) clearance from any nearby obstructions.
Gather all the required materials and tools, read the safety and hazard warnings, and confirm that your
installation site meets FCC distance requirements. You are now ready to install the antenna using the
following steps.
Attaching the Antenna Mounting Bracket
The following steps describe how to attach the mounting bracket to the back of the antenna.
1. Attach the bracket for a vertical or horizontal installation as shown below. Use four 1/4” (6.4 mm) flat
washers, locking nuts, and hex nuts to secure the bracket to the antenna chassis.
2. Attach the antenna to a horizontal or vertical mast in one of two ways:
• If you cannot reach a free end of the mast, remove the outer half of the bracket, position the mast
between the two long bolts and re-install the bracket half. Tighten the bracket using a 5/8" (16 mm)
flat washer, locking washer, and hex nut on each bolt.
• If a free end of the mast is accessible, loosen the outer half of the bracket and slide the antenna onto
the mast. Tighten the bracket using a flat washer, locking washer, and large hex nut on each bolt.
The illustration below shows a vertical mast installation.
In accordance with FCC regulations, do not install this antenna within 26.5" (70 cm) of any people or animals.
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