User's Manual

obr5000b_ml_r01_sd Approved: D.W.
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2.3 Attaching the External Antenna
The OBR5000B is equipped with two type N connectors (female) at the bottom of the housing where a user can attach
one or two optional external antennas. Only one antenna can be active at a time and the user sets the active antenna
through the web-based interface (see 3.5 Configuring the Radio, on page 7). The active antenna can have either
horizontal or vertical polarization.
Properly terminate unused ports by inserting the Vecima N type terminator that was included with the original OBR5000
packaging (part number JMNTERM-03).
Figure 2-6 N Connectors for External Antennas
Attach one of the following types of antennas:
• 60º sectorized group for both horizontal and vertical polarization; one antenna for each port
• 90º sectorized group for both vertical and horizontal polarization; one antenna for each port
• Single antenna with omnidirectional polarization
CAUTION
When using the omnidirectional antenna, the user is responsible to properly terminate and
weatherproof the unused port.
NOTE
Vecima does not provide an external antenna. Consult with the Application Engineering Support at Vecima
Networks to decide which antenna to use.
N Connector N Connector