Hardware installation 4-10 – SMC Networks ElliteConnect 2.4GHz/5GHz User Manual

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strong central main lobe and smaller side lobes. The object of the
alignment process is to set the antenna so that it is receiving the
strongest signal from the central main lobe.

To align the antennas in the link using the RSSI output voltage,
start with one antenna fixed and then perform the following
procedure on the other antenna:

Note: The RSSI output can be configured through management

interfaces to output a value for specific WDS ports. See page
6-54 for more information.

1. Remove the RSSI connector cover and connect a voltmeter

using a cable with a male BNC connector (not included).

Main Lobe
Maximum

Horizontal Scan

Vertical Scan

RSSI
Voltage

Side Lobe
Maximum

RSSI Voltage

Remote
Antenna

Maximum Signal Strength Position

for Horizontal Alignment

Maximum Signal

Strength Position for

Vertical Alignment