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ensure a strong signal. Ensure that access is available for routing the antenna cable
from the antenna to the access point.
2 If they are installed, remove both arms of the standard detachable antenna, making
sure not to handle the tips of the antenna.
3 Connect one end of the optional antenna cable to the antenna and secure the
antenna in place.
4 Connect the free end of the antenna cable to the right-hand side connection on the
access point, as shown in the illustration above.
5 Make certain that the antennas and antenna masts are appropriately grounded to
prevent injury or damage from lightning strikes.
POWER SETTINGS ON THE ACCESS POINT FOR EXTERNAL
ANTENNAS
USA
European Community
2.5dBi
(3CWE492)
4dBi
(3CWE490,
3CWE497)
8dBi
(3CWE491,
3CWE498)
13dBi
(3CWE495)
18dBi
(3CWE496)
6 ft
(3CWE480)
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
20ft
(3CWE481)
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
50 ft
(3CWE482)
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
2.5dBi
(3CWE492)
4dBi
(3CWE490,
3CWE497)
8dBi
(3CWE491,
3CWE498)
13dBi
(3CWE495)
18dBi
(3CWE496)
6 ft
(3CWE480)
100% 100% 25% 12.5% Min