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Overview of the Outdoor Installation
2-14 Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
Wall (Side) Mount 2
A wall (side) mount allows for mounting an antenna (mast) on the
side of a building or other structure. This provides 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.
• When installing the RoamAbout 14-dBi Directional Antenna,
you can mount the antenna directly to the wall, if the mounting
location allows you to aim the antenna at the opposite end of
the antenna link.
• When installing the RoamAbout 7-dBi Omni-Directional
Antenna, you must supply an antenna mast (and wall brackets
for that mast).
Antenna Mast Requirements 2
To accommodate the RoamAbout antennas, the antenna mast
must satisfy the following requirements:
1. The mast must be constructed of sturdy, weatherproof,
noncorrosive material such as galvanized or stainless steel
construction pipe.
2. Mast diameter should be between 35 mm (1.4 in.) and 42 mm
(1.6 in.).
3. Antenna mast length must be sufficient to allow an antenna
height at least 1.5 m (5 ft) above the roof peak. If the roof is
metal, the antenna height should be a minimum of 3 m (10 ft)
above the roof (see
Chapter 3 - Determining Range &
Clearance
).
4. The mast or wall-bracket must be free from any substance that
may prevent a good electrical connection with the antenna; for
example, paint.