User's Manual

Installing an MP-372
Chapter 3
Installing and Connecting an MP-372
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Connecting an MP to an External Antenna
Each radio in an MP-372 can use an optional Trapeze external antenna. To mount
the antenna, see the instructions that come with the antenna.
To connect a mounted external antenna to an MP-372:
1 Attach the exterior antenna cable that is shipped with the antenna to the MP
external antenna connector.
Both connectors are labeled to indicate the radio type. The MP has standard
SMA connectors for attachment to the 802.11b/g antenna and to the 802.11a
antenna.
(For the location of the external antenna connectors, see Figure 2 on page 8.)
2 Attach the other end of the antenna cable to the antenna.
3 If the other ends of the Cat 5 cable(s) are not already connected and the link
activated, go to “Connecting an MP to an MX Switch” on page 50. Otherwise,
go to “Verifying MP Health” on page 52.
Caution! The external antenna must be installed at least 20 cm from the MP
access point.
Caution! The external connectors on the MP are labeled: 11B/G and
11A. Each connector is a standard SMA connector. Make sure you attach
the antenna to the correct connector.
Note. If the MP is installed in a Trapeze Networks outdoor MP
enclosure, attach the antenna cable to the lightning surge arrestor (if
installed) or the enclosure’s SMA bulkhead connector.