Enterasys Networks ROAMABOUT RBT-1602 - Manual (Page 66)

Connecting the Antenna Cables
3-34 Antenna Installation
Connecting the Antenna Cables
The cable configuration that you use to connect your RoamAbout AP to an outdoor antenna varies
based on whether you use:
• A male or a female pigtail connector on your AP
• A Lightning Protector
The following sections show the various cable configurations.
Using the Female Pigtail
Figure 3‐19 and Figure 3‐20 show the cable configurations for using a female pigtail connector to
connect an AP to an outdoor antenna.
Figure 3‐19 shows the configuration for using a Lightning Protector. Figure 3‐20 shows the
configuration when not using a Lightning Protector. Table 3‐16 describes the configurations.
Figure 3-19 Female Pigtail Cable With Lightning Protector
Figure 3-20 Female Pigtail Cable Without Lightning Protector
Table 3-16 Female Pigtail Cable Configuration Components
# Component Connectors
1 RoamAbout pigtail connection (20-inch) - Female • Reverse-SMA female connector to AP
• Reverse-N Female to antenna
Female connector housing and female
center contact.
2 Lightning protector Reverse-N Male on both ends
Male connector housing and male center
contact.
3 Low-loss antenna cable
(lengths of 20, 25, 50 or 75 feet) Reverse-N Female on both ends
Female connector housing and female
center contact.
4 Outdoor antenna cable Reverse-N Male
Male connector housing and male center
contact.
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