
RLX2-IHx Series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
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1.3.3 Antenna Port Connections
This section only addresses physical antenna connections. Actual antenna selection and
configuration is discussed in other chapters in this manual. You must install antennas in
accordance with Control Drawing 06/2514. See
Appendix G - Antenna Configuration
(page 217) for further details.
Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the RLX2-
IHA/G/W radio models. The RLX2-IHNF radio supports up to three antennas,
configurable on the
Advanced Settings
page. Match the #antennas control (Port A, Port
A
– Port C, or Port A – Port B – Port C) to the number of antennas that are in use.
Antennas must be connected to the radio when in use on the network.
Mount all antennas that are directly connected to the radio so that polarization is the
same. You can mount antennas with an N-jack connector directly to the radio using an
N-plug to SMA-RP-plug adapter. Screw the antenna onto the antenna port connector
until snug.
For remote placement of antennas, you may use an extension cable with N-plugs.
Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, use an antenna cable length that
is only as long as necessary to ensure optimum performance.
Important: If the radio is to be used in a hazardous location, you must mount the radio in an enclosure
approved for hazardous locations.
Each RLX2-IHx series radio has active antenna connectors on the top as shown below:
Radio
Antenna Connector(s)
RLX2-IHA
RLX2-IHG
Single Antenna Port
RLX2-IHNF
3 Active Antenna Ports
Allows MIMO operation