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Figure2-13 Wrapping the connection
Connecting an RF cable
IMPORTANT:
As a best practice, purchase and install lightning arresters for antenna ports in the areas where
thunderstorms frequently occur.
You can connect an RF cable or antenna to an antenna connector. The connection procedure is the
same. The following procedure connects an RF cable to an antenna connector.
To connect an RF cable:
1.
Remove the weatherproof cap from the antenna connector on the AP.
2.
Connect a lightning arrester to the antenna connector.
3.
Connect the RF cable to the lightning arrester.
4.
Wrap each connection with weatherproof tape until the entire connection is wrapped. Smooth
the tape edges to ensure full adhesion.
5.
Ground the lighting arrester.
