Overview of the Outdoor Installation
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Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
Antenna Mast/Wall Bracket
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Basically there are two ways to erect an antenna mast:
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Tripod Mount
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The tripod mount is used primarily on peaked and flat roofs. The
antenna mast must be secured to the roof using 3 or 4 guy wires
that are equally spaced around the mast. When the height of the
antenna mast is more than 3 meters (10 ft), you are advised to use
at least three guy wires for each 3 meter (10 ft) section of the mast.
Wall (Side) Mount
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A wall (side) mount allows for mounting an antenna (mast) on the
side of a building or on the side of an elevator penthouse. This will
provide a convenient mounting location when the roof overhang is
not excessive and/or the location is high enough to provide a clear
line of sight.
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When you are installing the 14 dBi Directional Antenna, you
can mount the antenna directly to the wall, if the mounting
location allows you to aim the antenna to the opposite end of
the antenna link.
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When you are installing the 7 dBi omni-directional antenna,
you will need to mount a special antenna mast using dedicated
wall brackets for the mast.
