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HAPTER
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| Introduction
Hardware Description
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Figure 3: Ports
A
NTENNAS
The access point includes three integrated external MIMO (multiple-input
and multiple-output) antennas. MIMO uses multiple antennas for
transmitting and receiving radio signals to improve data throughput and
link range.
Each antenna transmits the outgoing signal as a toroidal sphere (doughnut
shaped), with the coverage extending most in a direction perpendicular to
the antenna. Therefore, the antennas should be adjusted to an angle that
provides the appropriate coverage for the service area.
E
XTERNAL
A
NTENNA
C
ONNECTOR
The access point supports external antennas for improving the coverage of
the 802.11n signal. The antennas supplied with the unit screw off in a
clockwise manner and can be replaced with with alternative antennas that
extend or shape the coverage area.
DC Power Port
RJ-45 PoE Port
RJ-45 Console Port