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Placing the Unit and Recording Location
MA 850 Installation and Configuration Guide 15
3.2 Placing the Unit and Recording Location
MobileAccess 850 is typically installed in the communication shaft or cabinet of each floor to
which WLAN coverage is to be supported. The accessories, mounting and installation procedures
vary depending on the installation configuration.
NOTE: It is recommended to record the location of the units according to the MAC addresses
on the sticker at the rear of the units near the Ethernet port.
3.3 Standalone Wall Mount Installation
NOTE: Although it is not required for a stand-alone installation, it is recommended to set the
supplied cable 705102101 aside (usually used when MA 850 is installed in an add-on
configuration).You will need it if you want to upgrade your system to provide additional coverage
options.
To install MA 850 wallmount standalone configuration
ATTENTION
Use SMA wrench for the SMA connectors, do not over tighten the connectors.
1. Mount the MA 850 on the wall using four screws. When mounting, consider the following:
The type of screws used to mount the unit must suit the type of wall construction
(cement, bricks, etc.) so that the mount is secure.
The position of the APs and required cable connections.
2. Connect the power. It is recommended to use the following power supply for local power
configuration, where p
ower can also be supplied using remote power supply configurations
:
Dedicated power supply (i.e. LPS-48-66W – refer to the Power Supplies Manual)
3. Connect the 802.11b/g Access Points to the corresponding ports on the MA 850 rear panel.
Refer to section 1.5 for a description of the connections and distribution patterns.
NOTE: It is recommended to RESET the unit by removing and reinserting the power connector on the
front panel after connecting the APs.
4. Connect the coax antenna cables to the MA 850 unit antenna ports on the MA 850 front
panel according to the following instructions:
Use 50 Ω, N-type male to male, 1/2” or 3/8” Plenum coax cables
Max cable length (typically): 150’
5. Fit 50 ohm terminators on all unconnected SMA, AP and antenna ports.