port is used to connect the WH-9100MESH to the organization’s LAN. The Ethernet cable is run from
the WH-9100MESH WAN port
to the Power Injector which is
then connected to a power
source and wired LAN. A
second (LAN port) Ethernet
RJ45 connector is designed
for use during initial
configuration and as LAN
function when set up as
Gateway mode
This uses an RJ45 cable to
connect the WH-9100MESH
to a laptop. The following
diagram demonstrates the
setup.
2.4 Antenna Installation
2.4.1 Antenna for AP
The package includes two 5dBi omni-directional antennas and two antenna connectors at
WH-9100MESH’s real panel are used for AP to support diversity function. Thus, for getting best
performance, those two antenna connectors need plug with antennas. Don’t let antenna connectors are
open when unit is working, or you need to enter configuration screen to set the Tx Pwr Mode as Off at
Wireless Access Point –General. Some experience show us and we want to suggest that the
equipment may need to up side down while the it is put at high location.
For the case where the AP is
placed high on a tower, the part of the antenna pattern is pointed towards the sky instead of the ground
where the clients are. Hence if you are standing underneath the antenna, you may not get much of a
signal.
2.4.2 Antenna for Bridge
The antenna connector at front panel is used for bridge. To get the best performance, the bridge’s
antenna should far away AP’s antenna. Using 1.5m low loss antenna cable connects to this connector
then connects a directional antenna at the other end of cable. Since the Bridge’s antenna is directional
antenna normally; it should be toward to another WH-9100MESH Bridge unit’s antenna directly.
Anything in the line of sight between on antenna at the other can cause major issue for RF link. You can
exploit the SS LED or enter configuration screen Wireless Bridge –General to understand received
radio signal strength and make sure the Bridge antennas are installing well.
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antennas used with the
WH-9100MESH must be installs with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all people and must
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Figure 2-1 Cabling
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