Chapter 1
Tropos 7320 Router Installation Guide
10
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions
This section explains how to mount the Tropos 7320 router on a pole, tower, or streetlight. It is
best to mount the router to aluminum or galvanized steel structures. The mounting brackets are
designed to pierce any oxidation layers that are on the outside of the pole, thereby assuring good
quality connection to the grounded structure.
Due to potential antenna obstruction issues, the router is not designed to be directly mounted on
a building wall. If it is necessary to mount the router on a wall, follow the instructions for
mounting on a wooden pole (
on page 13), and attempt to mount the
router with maximum possible clearance around the antennas.
Note
The Tropos router should always be mounted with the top of the router horizontal and level and with the
antennas facing upward.
Note
It is best to attach ground and data cables to the router before sliding the router into the mounted sun
shield, as explained in this section. Before mounting the router, review the wiring instructions in
on page 32 to determine the best strategy for
the selected location.
Note
Mounting to wood, concrete, or painted poles may require primary grounding for the unit. Check the
national electrical codes in your area for specific rules.