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A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide
TPS13-002_rev1.0
4.
Mounting A8n 2.4GHz antenna and cable
connection
4.1.
Introduction
1.
The A8n AP has 4 external 2.4GHz panel antennas. The A8Ein and A8in has
internal 2.4GHz antenna. External 2.4GHz panel antenna gives you more freedom
to adjust the direction and tilting of each antenna. Internal 2.4GHz antenna is
easier for installation.
2.
At the top of A8n, there are 8 N-female RF connector marked with 1-8. They are
grouped to 4 groups to connect to 4 external 2.4GHz panel antenna.
3.
It is recommended to seal the A8n series RF ports with weatherproof materials to
prevent water leakage.
Figure 4-1 Top of A8n – 8 N-female RF port for external 2.4GHz panel antenna
connection
4.2.
Mounting of A8n 2.4GHz Panel antenna
Mount the 2.4GHz radio antenna to the pole. It is recommended that to install the
standard A8n 2.4GHz antenna with the RF ports facing downward, as shown in Figure
4-2.
Adjust the direction and down-tilt angle of the A8n 2.4GHz antenna to align, as shown
in Figure 4-3
