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Safety precautions
WARNING!
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Installing antennas carries some level of risk. For your safety, read the following safety
precautions carefully before your operation.
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Keep the antenna away from places that might cause electrical shock such as power sources.
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Do not touch any power lines for your safety.
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Keep safety in mind when you select your installation site. Keep away from electric power lines
and other lines.
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Do not work alone when you install the antenna.
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If the antenna or any other installation accessory drops, get away from it to avoid bodily injury.
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To avoid any potential hazards, always have a professional handle power connection rather
than attempting it yourself.
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If an accident, for example, electrical shock, occurs, immediately call for qualified emergency
help.
Installation guidelines
To ensure optimal performance of the antenna, follow these guidelines:
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Keep the antenna away from metal obstacles, such as heating pipes and air conditioners.
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The material and thickness of walls determine the number of walls that the RF signal can
penetrate. 5 GHz signal attenuation is large. Avoid signal penetration through solid walls.
Choosing a mounting location
To ensure optimal coverage, follow these guidelines when choosing a mounting location for the
antenna:
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Determine appropriate antenna mounting location and height. Make sure no obstruction,
especially no solid walls and metal plates, exists between the antenna and the target coverage
area.
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The AP must be installed at a location where wires (cables or fibers) and power (local power
supply or PoE) can reach.
Mounting the antenna
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Unfold the antenna to 180 degrees.
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Attach the antenna to the antenna port on the device. Do not over-tighten the antenna to avoid
damage.
Change the antenna orientation to vertical to achieve better signal coverage.