User's Manual
Aligning the Antenna
BreezeACCESS/MMDS Series 15 SU-I/ID Installation Manual
4. ALIGNING THE ANTENNA
Omni and low gain antennas do not require alignment due to their wide radiation
pattern. High gain antennas have a narrow beamwidth, necessitating an
alignment procedure in order to optimize the link.
For Subscriber Units with directional antenna(s), you can either use the LED
indicators on the front panel of the unit or view the Received Signal Strength
Indication (RSSI) on the monitor. In most installations, alignment using the
LEDs is sufficient. The RSSI reading can be used when finer alignment is
required.
Note: Antenna alignment of the Subscriber Unit is possible only after the Access
Unit you wish to associate with is operational and the ESSID was properly
configured.
4.1 Aligning the Antenna Using the LEDs
1. Synchronize the units by aligning the antenna manually to point to the base
station until the WLNK indicator LED on the front panel of the unit
illuminates.
2. Rotate the antenna left and/or right until you reach the point of signal quality
reading on the quality (QLT) LEDs. The higher the number of illuminated
LEDs the better is the quality of the link. Make sure that at all times, the
front of the antenna faces the general direction of the Access Unit.
3. For proper operation, at least one (L) LED should be illuminated. If this is
not possible, improve the link quality by placing the antenna at a higher
point or in a different location.
4. After the antenna is optimally aligned, tighten the U-bolts (or metal band) to
secure the antenna to the pole.