Aerohive BR200-WP, Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Reference Guide 35
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TTACHING
E
XTERNAL
A
NTENNAS
Figure 5 Connecting the grounding cable to the grounding lug on the unit
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TTACHING
E
XTERNAL
A
NTENNAS
Once you have grounded your AP170, you are ready to connect the
antennas.
The omnidirectional antennas are available from Aerohive (SKUs
AH-ACC-170-ANT-2G, AH-ACC-170-ANT-5G). These antennas fit the
N-type antenna connectors on the top and bottom of the AP170. The
two connectors on the bottom of the unit are for the 2.4 GHz
antennas, and the two on the top of the unit are for the 5 GHz
antennas (device and antennas are labeled).
To connect the antennas, screw them onto the antenna connectors
by hand, turning them clockwise until tight.
It is extremely important to properly ground your device to
complete your installation.
You do not need to use a tool to tighten the antennas or
apply self- amalgamating PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
tape around the threads of the connectors to create a
waterproof seal.
Remove the short piece of cable sheath from the end of the
grounding cable that does not have the connector.
Wrap the exposed wires clockwise snugly around one of the
six grounding lugs and tighten the nut securely.
Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a
proper ground.
1
2
3
Exposed
wire
Grounding nut
Grounding lugs
5 GHz
5 GHz
24 GHz
24 GHz