User Manual

SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 17
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What Else You Need
Before starting installation, you also need the following:
• For basic mounting:
o 7/16" wrench
o Phillips screwdriver
• For pole mounting:
o Magnetic level
o Steel pole between 1 1/8" (2.87 cm) and 1 3/8" (3.48 cm) in
diameter
• For network cabling:
o A spool of CAT5 network cable (shielded cable is
recommended)
o RJ-45 straight through cable for a serial connection to a
console (standard CAT-5 patch cable will work)
NOTE SkyPilot strongly recommends always running a serial
cable from SkyGateways and SkyExtenders to
facilitate troubleshooting.
NOTE Ethernet cabling must comply with NEC/CEC
requirements for outdoor CAT-5 cables. The cabling’s
outer jacket must be clearly marked as CAT-5e per
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2.
o Crossover cable (for connecting to a an access point, switch,
or router)
o RJ-45 connectors (connectors without a protective “boot”
are recommended)