Proxim TSUNAMI CPN 65756B User Manual
Tsunami MP.11a Antenna Installation Guide
About This Book
This Tsunami MP.11a Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set up an outdoor antenna with
the Tsunami MP.11a hardware.
This guide does not explain how to erect antenna masts, nor how to install a safety grounding system.
These prerequisites must be in place before installing the directional antenna.
WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE
The installation of outdoor wireless links requires technical expertise. At the very least, you should be able to:
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Install and configure the network components, such as the Tsunami MP.11a hardware.
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Understand, or have a working knowledge of, installation procedures for network operating systems
using Microsoft Windows.
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Mount the outdoor antenna and surge arrestor. Antenna installation must be provided by professional
installers.
WARNING!
The Tsunami outdoor antennas are intended for mounting on a roof or on the side of a building. Installation is
not to be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work. The antenna must be
installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician. The site prerequisites must be checked by a
person familiar with the national electrical code and other regulations governing this type of installation.
not to be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work. The antenna must be
installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician. The site prerequisites must be checked by a
person familiar with the national electrical code and other regulations governing this type of installation.
FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Installing Tsunami MP.11a Hardware
Tsunami outdoor antennas typically are used in combination with Tsunami MP.11a systems. The
hardware installation of these devices is described in the installation guide included with each product.
Configuration and Management
The configuration and management of outdoor wireless links is done with management tools which come
with the Tsunami MP.11a systems. Some examples of management tools are:
º Web-based management
º Telnet
º Wireless Network Manager
º Telnet
º Wireless Network Manager
Hardware Specifications
Tsunami MP.11a hardware and radio frequency specifications are described in the documentation that
comes with the product. Hardware specifications for the outdoor antennas, the cabling system, and the
surge arrestor are listed in Appendixes of this guide.
About This Book
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CPN 65756B
Issue Date: August 2003