User Manual

Installing an MP-620
Chapter 3
Trapeze MP-620 Installation Guide
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a Solder the grounding cable to the grounding nut supplied with the
lightning protector. Trapeze Networks recommends that you use 6-gauge
cable for the grounding cable. The grounding cable must be properly
earthed in order to provide adequate protection.
b Attach the grounding nut, locking washer, and hex nut to the lightning
protector, in the order shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Attaching the Grounding Nut, Locking Washer, and Hex Nut
to the Optional Lightning Protector
c Connect one end of the short RF coaxial cable to the MP-620’s N-type
connector, and connect the other end to the lightning protector.
d Connect one end of the 3m RF coaxial cable to the lightning protector,
and connect the other end to the outdoor antenna. Continue with step 4.
3 Connect the antenna to the MP-620’s N-type connector using the RF coaxial
cable provided in the antenna package.
4 Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water
entering the connectors.
To External Antenna
To MP-620
6-gauge
Grounding Cable
Grounding Nut
Locking Washer
Hex Nut
Lightning Protector