User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Access Points
- Installing AP300
- Safety Precautions
- Best Practices for an AP300/AP200 Network
- Unpack the AP300
- Determine Power Requirements
- Installation Requirements
- Install the AP300
- Select a Location
- Attach the Provided Antennas
- Install the Remote Antenna Mount (optional)
- Install External ACC-ANT-MIMO-MNT Antenna with Three Connectors (optional)
- Install Remote ACC-ANT-6ABGN-24 Antenna with Six Connectors (optional)
- Install Antennas With One Connector (optional)
- Install the Access Point
- Check AP300 LED Activity
- Where to Go From Here
- Installing AP320i
- Installing AP200
- Installing AP150
- Installing OAP180
- Cautions and Warnings
- Regulatory Information
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Installing the Access Points
Figure 40: Connect OAP180 Antenna Cables
4. Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water
entering the connectors.
Follow these steps to attach the Ethernet cable and ground wire:
1. Using the included cable, attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
OAP180.
Figure 41: Attach Ethernet Cable to OAP180
2.4G-2
2.4G-15G-2
5G-1
RF Coaxial
Cable
00204
5 GHz External
High-gain Panel
Antenna
2.4 GHz External
Omnidirectional
Antenna
5 GHz N-type
Connector (5G-1)
2.4 GHz N-type
Connector (2.4G-1)
Note:
When not using antenna connectors on the OAP180, keep the covers securely
attached for weather protection.
Note:
Use only the provided Ethernet cable. Do not shorten this cable as the path
loss is needed. During periods of lightning activity, do not connect or disconnect
cables or otherwise work with the OAP180.
Console PoE
Console Port PoE (Ethernet) Port
00205
Ethernet
Cable
Ground Wire