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Step 4
Drill a hole in the building’s wall as close as possible to the equipment to which you will connect the
lead-in cable.
Caution
There may be wires in the wall. Make sure your drilling location is clear of any obstructions or other
hazards.
Step 5
Pull the cable through the hole and form a drip loop close to where it enters the building.
Step 6
Thoroughly waterproof the lead-in area.
Step 7
Install a lightning arrestor.
Step 8
Connect the lead-in cable to the equipment.
Suggested Cable
Cisco recommends a high-quality, low-loss cable for use with the antenna.
Note
Coaxial cable loses efficiency as the frequency increases, resulting in signal loss. The cable
should be kept as short as possible because cable length also determines the amount of
signal loss (the longer the run, the greater the loss).
The antenna terminates with a RP-TNC plug after a short, 5-ft (1.5-m) cable. The mating connector to
the antenna is an appropriate RP-TNC jack. The connector on the opposite end will vary according to
the type of equipment used.
After the cable is attached to the antenna, make sure that the connections are sealed (if outdoors) to
prevent moisture and other weathering elements from affecting performance. Cisco recommends using
a coax seal (such as CoaxSeal) for outdoor connections. Silicon sealant or electrical tape are
not
recommended for sealing outdoor connections.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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information, see the monthly
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