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Antenna Installation
The antenna should be mounted as shown in the illustration above. The included mounting bracket is adjustable and will accommodate
pipe diameters from 1.25” to 2” (pipe not included). Mount the antenna so that there is at least 3 feet of clearance in all directions around it.
Position the antenna so that it has the most unobstructed line of sight to the cellular service provider’s strongest signal. There is a
compromise between installing the antenna as high as possible and keeping the cable run short to reduce signal loss. (The longer your
cable, the greater the signal loss will be.) For cable runs of less than 20 feet (recommended), CradlePoint recommends JEFA Tech LL400
cable with N Male, SMA Male connectors (not sold by CradlePoint). CradlePoint has tested 20 and 50 foot cables from JEFA Tech and
suggests using this configuration. FINGER TIGHT ONLY
.
Using less expensive (often higher loss) cables or using extra adapters with other
cables may result in significantly reduced performance. When two antennas are used, there must be at least 1’ (12 inches) separation
between the edges of the two antennas. This spacing will provide enough spatial diversity in outdoor environments for MIMO/diversity
operation. Both antennas should focus the main beam in the same direction of strong cellular signal.
Warning: Lightning protection is recommended for all installations (not sold by CradlePoint).
JEFA Tech offers one:
jefatech.com/category/cradlepoint
.
Wilson Electronics offers one compatible with this device: Wilson Part# 859988. Take extreme care to
ensure that neither you nor the antenna comes near any electric power lines.
Adjusting the Antenna for Maximum Performance
To adjust the antenna for best performance, connect it to your router and log into the router (
http://192.168.0.1
) and access the
modem signal strength page. Turn the Antenna in 10-degree increments while checking the signal level (dBi). At each point you
may need to wait a few seconds as the display updates. Signal readings appear as a negative number (for example,
−
86). The
larger the number, the more powerful the signal (
−
75 is stronger than
−
84). Once you have obtained the strongest signal, fully
tighten the mounting hardware. Disconnect the cable and route the extension cable to the router location and reconnect.
Weatherproof all connections.
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