- Connect the data card or modem to your computer and follow the manufactures instructions to open the
management software so that the screen shows the received signal strength. You may need to turn off your
system and power up again after you have connected the antenna.
- Once you have connected to the network, check the signal strength* indicator on your
computer.
- Place the antenna in your selected location and rotate it in 15-20 degree increments. In each position,
check & record your signal strength. You may need to wait for up to a minute for the signal strength
indicator to update.
- When you find the best signal strength, mount the antenna facing in this direction.
Your network provider(or retail outlet) should be able to provide you with details of your nearest base station.
*NOTE:
Signal strength may be displayed either graphically with bars where more bars mean stronger sig-
nal strength or as a signal level value in dBm where the closer to 0 (zero), the better. For example, a signal
level of -75dBm is better than a signal level of -85dBm.
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
The antenna is supplied with 2 mounting options. The included pole mount bracket allows for the antenna to be
mounted on a typical television antenna type hockey stick mount (or any other vertical pole) to allow for full 360 de-
gree rotation (note the antenna should be mounted on the side of the house closest to the base station OR above
the level of the roof so that it has a clear view of the closest base station.
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA
Dual U bolt mounting – fixes the antenna’s boom 90 degrees to the mounting pole.
1.
Assemble the brackets on the mast as shown in the exploded diagram and tighten nuts finger tight.
2.
Align the antenna in the direction of the base station.
3.
Fasten nuts on U bolts with 10mm wrench/spanner, but do not over tighten.
4.
Be sure to provide strain relief for the cable by securing it the mounting structure (pole) near the antenna
using a cable-tie or suitable tape (not provided).
