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3.3 Antenna
An optional factory-installed mini PCIe card is available to allow the BL2 ...1000/2000/7000
to be placed on a wireless network. Included with the installed card is an antenna (1) that
attaches to a connector on the side of the unit (2).
Figure 3-8 Antenna installation
Since the BL2 ...1000/2000/7000 is often installed within an enclosure, it may be advisable
to install the antenna on the exterior of the enclosure rather than directly to the IPC. To do
this, an appropriate length antenna cable (3) must be purchased separately.
The antenna or antenna threads onto the BL2 ...1000/2000/7000. For external antenna
mounting, route and secure the antenna cable appropriately within the enclosure.
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3
2
NOTE:
Do not allow metal chips to fall within the enclosure when creating the hole for mounting
the antenna.