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Outdoor device installation
The process for HotPoint 5200 access point installation to a permanent outdoor
location is:
1.
Survey the site:
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Look over the entire site before you install any equipment.
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Identify possible hazards.
2.
(Optional) Install the components to a mast or pole that you will install as an
assembly at the installation site.
3.
Install the access point to a pole or wall.
4.
Attach the antenna.
5.
Ground the access point.
6.
Weather proof all connections.
7.
Supply power to the access point.
Caution!
A HotPort 7020 cannot supply power to a HotPoint 5200
access point.
8.
Make sure you can connect to the wireless LAN or Internet.
Warning!
Qualified professionals must install HotPoint 5200 access
points. Failure to install this equipment properly can result in
equipment damage, personal injury, or death.
Electrical shock hazard warning!
This device connects to non-
insulated voltages of sufficient magnitude to be a risk of lethal electric
shock to persons.
Warning!
Do not install Firetide products where possible contact with
power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy wires, or cables
can lean or fall and contact these lines. People can be injured or killed
if they are touching or holding any part of the equipment when it
contacts electric lines. Make sure that equipment and personnel
cannot directly or indirectly contact power lines.
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