User Guide

Planning Antenna Installation
Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide 4-5
Installation Overview 4
The installation process can be summarized in the following seven
steps.
1. Verify that the support structure for the antenna has been
connected to the grounding system. If this is not the case you
should do so now.
2. Connect the exposed metal connectors of the low-loss
antenna cable to the grounding system.
3. Mount the antenna to the support structure, following the
guidelines as described for your antenna:
■ “Mounting the Directional Antenna” on page 4-6
■ “Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna” on page 4-9
4. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna
5. Route the antenna cable to the WaveACCESS Surge Arrester
that has been installed indoors.
6. Connect the antenna cable to the Surge Arrester.
7. Connect the Cable Assembly to the Surge Arrester.
8. Connect the opposite end of the Cable Assembly to the
connector in the extended part of the WaveACCESS card that
protrudes from the host device.
!
CAUTION:
When you need to remove or relocate the antenna, follow
the Safety Precautions as described on page 4-2, and
follow the eight steps listed above in exactly the reverse
order.
9. Run the Remote Link Test diagnostics of the WaveMANAGER/
AP program to aim the antenna and verify optimal placement.
10. Once the antenna is correctly positioned, and you have verified
the installation works properly, secure all cables and use
weather-proofing tape to seal all outdoor connectors.