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Preface Preface This manual covers configuration and installation of the optional external antennas for use with the M2400S Access Point M2400S-AP and Subscriber Unit M2400S-SU. Since this device requires manual power limit settings for use with the higher gain antennas, it is classified by the FCC as a professional install device. To be in compliance with FCC requirements, the radio must be installed with one of several approved antennas listed in this document.
Section 1 General Information Contents Each SU or AP radio comes equipped with an internal dual polarization antenna, a power-over-Ethernet (POE) J-Box, an AC adapter, and mounting hardware for pole mounting. The radio also has one reverse-polarity SMA connector on the side for attachment to an external antenna. The MAC ID and Serial # are printed on a label on the back of the radio.
Section 3 6.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The radio may be installed on a pole using the supplied mounting hardware per the drawing below: POLE MOUNTING TO ANTENNA Please see the M2400S User Manual for instruction on grounding and weatherproofing the installation. In addition to the guidelines listed in the User Manual, installers must cover cable-SMA connector with heat shrink tubing to provide weatherproofing of the RF cable connector.
Dish Antenna Pacific Wireless part number DCA24MN is shown below. Please see the manufacturer’s installation and safety instructions for guidance on installation. The antenna features a male N-type connector. To attach the antenna to the M2400S use N-SMA adapter with the following specifications: TBD Trango Broadband Wireless — M2400S Professional Installation Guide Rev.
Omni Antenna Pacific Wireless part number OD24-12 is shown below. Please see the manufacturer’s installation and safety instructions for guidance on installation. The antenna features a female N-type connector. To attach the antenna to the M2400S use N-SMA adapter with the following specifications: REVERSE POLARITY SMA MALE TO STANDARD N MALE-50 OHM, RG142B/U COAX, DOUBLE SHIELDED. Length 24" – 36”. (suggested manufacturer Pasternack Model No. PE34361-36).
Section 4 Antenna Alignment (Applies to SU Only) To align the SU antenna for optimal performance, follow the procedure below. Once the SU is installed and aimed in the general direction of the AP, it is time to perform an RSSI test to determine the signal strength from the AP, and to precisely align the SU antenna for maximum signal strength. SU Antenna Alignment Procedure 1. Ensure AP is in opmode AP 2. Telnet into the SU (while in opmode “OFF”) or access the radio via hyperterminal 3.