3com 3CRWE875075A User Manual
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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.
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NTENNAS
USA
European Community
2.5dBi
(3CWE492)
(3CWE492)
4dBi
(3CWE490,
3CWE497)
(3CWE490,
3CWE497)
8dBi
(3CWE491,
3CWE498)
(3CWE491,
3CWE498)
13dBi
(3CWE495)
(3CWE495)
18dBi
(3CWE496)
(3CWE496)
6 ft
(3CWE480)
(3CWE480)
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
20ft
(3CWE481)
(3CWE481)
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50 ft
(3CWE482)
(3CWE482)
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2.5dBi
(3CWE492)
(3CWE492)
4dBi
(3CWE490,
3CWE497)
(3CWE490,
3CWE497)
8dBi
(3CWE491,
3CWE498)
(3CWE491,
3CWE498)
13dBi
(3CWE495)
(3CWE495)
18dBi
(3CWE496)
(3CWE496)
6 ft
(3CWE480)
(3CWE480)
100%
100%
25%
12.5%
Min